+212 661 998 266
Morocco Trip JoyEXCLUSIVE & GROUP TOURS
Ouzoud Waterfalls in the Middle Atlas, Morocco – Ouzoud waterfalls day trip

Photo: Sergio Teixeira / Unsplash

Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech

A green day out from Marrakech: the 110-metre Ouzoud waterfalls, a walk to the pools, Barbary macaques and lunch with a view.

  • Duration1 day
  • StartMarrakech
  • EndMarrakech
  • Trip typePrivate tour

Overview

This Ouzoud waterfalls day trip takes you to the most famous falls in Morocco, about 110 metres high, in a green valley of olive trees. You walk down a path to the bottom, see wild Barbary macaques and can take a small boat close to the falls. It is a great escape from the heat of Marrakech.

The path has many steps, so wear good shoes. Your private driver takes care of the road. See all our day trips, or for a desert evening try our Agafay desert day trip.

Highlights

  • Ouzoud waterfalls, about 110 metres high
  • Walk down to the pools through olive trees
  • Wild Barbary macaques
  • Optional boat ride near the falls
  • Lunch with a view of the waterfalls

Schedule of the day

  1. 08:00 – Pick-up at your riad or hotel

    Your private driver picks you up in Marrakech. You drive about 3 hours north-east across the Haouz plain and into the hills of the Middle Atlas, with a short coffee stop on the way.

  2. 11:00 – Arrival at Ouzoud falls

    You arrive at the top of the Ouzoud waterfalls. From the viewpoints you see the water fall in several steps into the green valley. You can hire a local guide at the entrance (optional), who knows the paths well.

  3. 11:30 – Walk down and Barbary macaques

    You walk down a path with steps, past small shops and old water mills. On the way you will likely see Barbary macaques in the olive trees. Please do not feed them, and keep your bags closed.

  4. 12:30 – Optional boat ride

    At the bottom you can take a small, colourful boat close to the falls and feel the spray (optional, paid locally). On sunny days you may see a rainbow over the water.

  5. 13:00 – Lunch with a view

    Enjoy lunch in a simple terrace restaurant facing the waterfalls (lunch not included). Tajine and grilled meat are common. After lunch you walk back up by another path on the other side of the river.

  6. 15:30 – Return to Marrakech

    Your driver waits for you at the top. You start the drive back to Marrakech, with a stop if you need a rest.

  7. 18:30 – Drop-off in Marrakech

    You arrive back at your riad or hotel in Marrakech around 18:30.

Route map

Marrakech → Ouzoud Waterfalls

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the day (1–6 people)
  • Private English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
  • Free time at the waterfalls
  • Flexible timing: you decide how long to stay
  • Bottled water in the vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Local guide at the falls (optional)
  • Boat ride (optional)
  • Tips and personal expenses

Photo gallery

Frequently asked questions

Is the walk difficult?

It is a walk of about 1 to 2 hours with many steps, some of them uneven. Most people can do it slowly. Wear shoes with good grip.

Can I swim at Ouzoud?

Swimming is possible in some pools in summer, but it can be dangerous near the falls. Follow local advice.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring has the most water. In late summer the falls are smaller but still beautiful.

Want to change this itinerary?

Add days, change the start city or the hotels. We design it for you, free of charge.

Design it your way →

You may also like