Where to eat in the Ourika valley
Where to have lunch in the Ourika valley: riverside terraces in Setti Fatma, tagines, prices, cash payment and tips for choosing your restaurant.
- Where: riverside terraces in Setti Fatma, sometimes on little islands.
- Menu: tagines, Moroccan salads, Berber omelette, mint tea.
- Price: ask before sitting down and check what is included.
The nicest option is lunch on a riverside terrace in Setti Fatma, where restaurants set their tables above the water. They mostly serve tagines, Moroccan salads and mint tea. The meal is not included in the trip and is paid in cash.
- Payment: cash, cards rarely accepted.
- Trip: lunch not included, so you can freely choose your terrace and budget.
The terraces of Setti Fatma
Along the river, restaurants lay out tables, cushions and colourful tablecloths on terraces, sometimes on little islands linked by footbridges. Hearing the water flow while you eat is one of the great pleasures of the day.
What do you eat in the Ourika valley?
- Tagines with chicken, beef or vegetables, cooked on the spot.
- Moroccan salads, bread and olives.
- Berber omelette with tomato, a good option for children.
- Mint tea to finish.
Choosing a restaurant in Setti Fatma
Ask the price of the menu before you sit down, and check what is included (drink, tea, dessert). The terraces in the centre of Setti Fatma are the liveliest. A little further up, the atmosphere is often calmer.
Why lunch is not included in the Ourika trip
Leaving lunch free lets you choose your terrace, your dish and your budget. It also keeps the price of the group tour low (€20 per adult). Bring dirhams in cash: our article on the price of an Ourika trip covers the full budget.
Frequently asked questions about Ourika
Is lunch included in the Ourika trip?
No, you pay for it on site.
Can you pay by card in Ourika restaurants?
Rarely. Bring dirhams in cash.
Are there vegetarian options in Setti Fatma?
Yes: vegetable tagine, Moroccan salads and Berber omelette.
Do you need to book a restaurant by the Ourika river?
No, you choose on the spot. Just ask the price before you sit down.
Fancy going? Discover our Ourika day trip from Marrakech, or compare the Ourika Valley group tour and the private Ourika Valley tour.
