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Voykit pocket guide · Morocco
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.
- Country
- Morocco
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, crowded), Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible on higher trails)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MAD
- Money
- Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Hotels, larger restaurants and chain shops take cards; souks, taxis, small cafés, guides and tips are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MAD 200–400 (day trip from Marrakech) · Mid MAD 400–800 (including guide and lunch) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.
- Emergency
- Police 19 · Gendarmerie 177 · Ambulance / Fire 15 · From a mobile 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · European round-pin plugs; bring an adapter for UK or US devices.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up or leave MAD 2–5.; Restaurant: 5–10%.; Porter or bag carrier: MAD 10–20.; Guide, full day: MAD 100–200.; Desert camp staff and driver: MAD 100–200 per day shared.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road. Carry tissue and MAD 2–5 for attendants.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Guide to first waterfall | MAD 100–150 |
| Lunch (tagine and salad) | MAD 60–100 |
| Berber rug (small) | MAD 200–500 |
| Parking | MAD 10–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RAK · Marrakech Menara
- About 1.5 hours by car to Setti Fatma
Typical fares
- Marrakech → Setti Fatma by grand taxi
- About MAD 250–350 per person, one way (check)
- Guide to first waterfall
- MAD 100–150 per group
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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).
See and do
Known for
- Seven waterfalls hike
- Ourika Valley scenery
- Berber souvenirs and rugs
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Imlil | Car via P2017 and R203, about 1 h 15 min | About 1.5 h |
| Oukaimeden | Car via P2017, about 1 h | About 1.25 h |
| Tacheddirt | Car and trek, about 2 h drive then 3–4 h hike | About 5–6 h |
| Aït-Benhaddou | Car via Marrakech and N9, about 2.5 h | About 3 h |
Sleep
- Village centre
- A handful of basic hotels and guesthouses near the river; limited options, book ahead in peak season.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | شكراshukran |
| How much? | بشحال؟bshhal? |
| No, thank you | لا، شكراla, shukran |
| Where is the trail? | فين الطريق؟fin aṭ-ṭarīq? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Salam alaykum' and a handshake; hand on heart after; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first unless she does
- Eating: Right hand, bread as your spoon; avoid: Refusing all food at a home
- Bargaining: Smile, take your time, walk away kindly; avoid: Naming a price you will not pay
- Dress: Shoulders and knees covered in medinas and villages; avoid: Beachwear away from the beach
- Photos: Ask and accept no; avoid: Photographing women or children without consent
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly indoors in daytime; avoid: Snacking on the street
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Setti Fatma is safe for tourists. The main risks are touts, slippery rocks at the waterfalls and occasional petty theft from cars. Keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Setti Fatma yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Seven waterfalls hike
- Ourika Valley scenery
- Berber souvenirs and rugs
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Setti Fatma, revision 5294042 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5294042
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/setti-fatma). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.