Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech
On this Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech you visit the highest falls in Morocco, which drop about 110 metres into a green gorge in the Middle Atlas foothills. Walk down through olive groves to the base of the falls, take a small boat ride under the spray, and meet the wild Barbary macaques that live in the trees around them.
Highlights
- Morocco’s highest waterfalls
- Walk down through olive groves
- Boat ride at the base of the falls
- Wild Barbary macaques
- Lunch with a view of the falls
- Rural Berber villages on the way
The day
Pick-up in Marrakech
Collection from the closest point to your riad or hotel that a car can reach and about 2.5 hours north-east through the countryside.
The waterfalls
Walk to the viewpoints and down to the base of the falls with a local guide, with a boat ride if you wish.
Lunch and free time
Lunch at one of the terrace restaurants overlooking the falls, then time to relax or swim in summer.
Back to Marrakech
Return drive, arriving around 6 pm.
Included
- A/C transport and driver
- Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Local guide and boat ride (optional)
- Tips
Driving times
Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| When | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls | about 150 km | about 2.5 hours |
| Afternoon | Ouzoud back to Marrakech | about 150 km | about 2.5 hours |
Best time to go
The falls are most powerful in spring (March to May), after the winter rain and snow melt. Summer is the season for swimming in the pools below the falls. In autumn the water is lower but the gorge is quiet and green, and in winter it can be cool and wet, so bring a jacket.
Your Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip route
- Marrakech
- Ouzoud Waterfalls
Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip FAQ
How far are the Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech?
About 150 km, around 2.5 to 3 hours by road each way.
Can you swim at Ouzoud?
Yes, in the pools below the falls in the warmer months. Bring swimwear and a towel.
Is the walk to the bottom hard?
The path is a series of steps and trails, about 20 to 30 minutes down. Comfortable shoes are enough.
When is the best time to see the Ouzoud Waterfalls?
Spring has the most water, after the winter rain and snow melt. Summer is best if you want to swim in the pools below the falls.
What time do we get back to Marrakech?
The return drive gets you back to Marrakech around 6 pm.
