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Setti Fatma
Half-day trip from Marrakech: hike to the waterfalls, eat by the river, then return. Not a base for longer stays.
Setti Fatma is a small Berber village at the end of the Ourika Valley road, known for its seven waterfalls. Most visitors come from Marrakech (about 1.5 hours each way) for a half-day hike and lunch. The village itself is tourist-oriented, with guides, restaurants and souvenir stalls lining the river. It works as a quick nature escape, not a multi-day destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded), Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible on higher trails)
- Airport
- RAK
- Nights
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Setti Fatma19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Setti Fatma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetySetti Fatma is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRAK Marrakech Menara (About 1.5 hours by car to Setti Fatma).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMAD 200
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMAD 350
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMAD 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 300 · Mid MAD 600 · High MAD 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RAK Marrakech Menara (About 1.5 hours by car to Setti Fatma)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Setti Fatma: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. The waterfall trail starts from the main bridge and is marked with blue arrows. A guide is not essential but can help on slippery sections (100–150 MAD to the first fall).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Car via P2017 and R203, about 1 h 15 min
Another valley base for Toubkal treks; combine with Setti Fatma for a full day.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
Car via P2017, about 1 h
Ski resort in winter; hiking and views in summer.
Door to door: About 5–6 h
Car and trek, about 2 h drive then 3–4 h hike
High-altitude village; requires a guide and overnight gear.
Door to door: About 3 h
Car via Marrakech and N9, about 2.5 h
Long day trip; better as an overnight from Marrakech.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
A handful of basic hotels and guesthouses near the river; limited options, book ahead in peak season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 200–400 (day trip from Marrakech)
- Mid
- MAD 400–800 (including guide and lunch)
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × MAD 350 | MAD 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 600 | MAD 1,200 |
| Guide to first waterfall (optional)1 × MAD 150 | MAD 150 |
| Lunch at a riverside restaurant2 × MAD 80 | MAD 160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 186 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,023 per person per day, bed included | MAD 2,046 |
2026 estimate in MAD; day trip from Marrakech.
Prices of common things
| Guide to first waterfallNot essential; trail is marked. | MAD 100–150 |
| Lunch (tagine and salad) | MAD 60–100 |
| Berber rug (small)Bargaining expected. | MAD 200–500 |
| ParkingIgnore touts; pay only at official lots. | MAD 10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking touts: ignore them and find a spot along the river yourself.
- Faux guides: official guides have an office on the main street.
- The trail beyond the first waterfall requires climbing and is not for everyone.
- River levels rise after rain; check conditions before hiking.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance / Fire
- 15
- From a mobile
- 112
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إلى ستي فاطمة، من فضلكTo Setti Fatma, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance / Fire15
- From a mobile112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marrakech → Setti Fatma by grand taxi: About MAD 250–350 per person, one way (check)
- Guide to first waterfall: MAD 100–150 per group
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (bshhal?)
- لا، شكرا — No, thank you (la, shukran)
- فين الطريق؟ — Where is the trail? (fin aṭ-ṭarīq?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Setti Fatma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded), Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible on higher trails) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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