Day Trip to the Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech
Hotel pickup · Pay on the day · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
About 150 km from Marrakech, the Ouzoud Waterfalls plunge more than 100 metres into a green gorge of the Middle Atlas: they are the highest waterfalls in North Africa. During 4 hours on site, you walk down to the foot of the falls, meet the Barbary macaques, get close to the water by boat and enjoy a tagine facing the cascades. Pickup from your hotel or riad, back in the early evening.
About the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip
- Duration: 1 day
- Pickup from your hotel or riad between 8 am and 9 am depending on its location (in the medina, at the nearest accessible point)
- About 3 hours on the road, then 4 hours on site
- Back in Marrakech around 7 pm – 8 pm
- Air-conditioned minibus with driver
- Pay on the day, free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Highlights
- The Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest in North Africa (over 100 m)
- Barbary macaques roaming freely around the falls
- A boat ride at the foot of the waterfalls (optional)
- The path through olive groves and traditional mills
- A tagine in a small restaurant facing the cascades
Full description
Your day starts between 8 am and 9 am, when our air-conditioned minibus picks you up from your hotel or riad. The road crosses farmland, then the villages of the Middle Atlas, over about 150 km.
After about 3 hours, you reach the village of Ouzoud, where you have 4 hours on site. A path lined with olive trees and small mills leads down to the foot of the falls, where you can get close to the water by boat (2 € / 20 MAD). The Barbary macaques, used to visitors, live all around the site.
For lunch, the small restaurants facing the waterfalls serve tagines and grilled dishes. In summer you can also swim, or simply enjoy a coffee with the view.
Departure from Ouzoud in the late afternoon, back at your hotel around 7 pm – 8 pm.
Good to know: a local guide is available on site as an option (3 € / 30 MAD) to show you the best viewpoints. Prefer a vehicle just for you and flexible times? Discover our private excursion to the Ouzoud Waterfalls.
Itinerary
- 8 am – 9 am: pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Road to Ouzoud: about 3 hours through the plains and villages of the Middle Atlas
- Arrival in Ouzoud: 4 hours on site, with an optional local guide
- Walk down to the falls: along the olive grove path, meeting the Barbary macaques
- Free lunch: facing the waterfalls, then an optional boat ride
- Late afternoon: departure from Ouzoud, back at your hotel around 7 pm – 8 pm
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Air-conditioned minibus
- Driver
- 4 hours of free time at the waterfalls
Not included
- Local guide: 3 € / 30 MAD each
- Boat ride: 2 € / 20 MAD each
- Lunch
- Drinks and tips
Price
- Per person: 20 € / 200 MAD
Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip: frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Marrakech?
About 3 hours for 150 km. Departure between 8 am and 9 am, return around 7 pm – 8 pm.
How much time do we spend at the waterfalls?
You have 4 hours on site: enough to walk down to the falls, have lunch and take the boat ride.
Is the guide compulsory?
No. The local guide is optional (3 € / 30 MAD); they know the best viewpoints and the easiest path.
Is the walk difficult?
The path goes down steps and dirt tracks, then back up: wear good shoes. It suits most visitors, children included.
Can you swim at Ouzoud?
Yes, in summer, in the pools at the foot of the waterfalls. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Can I book a private trip?
Yes, with a dedicated vehicle and driver: private excursion to the Ouzoud Waterfalls. To compare with other outings, read our guide to the best day trips from Marrakech.
20 € / 200 MAD
per person *
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Really great experience! Wonderful sights, warm people and naughty monkeys…
Absolutely fantastic. Our driver & guide were brilliant. Felt safe yet got a thrill hiking the waterfalls!
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