Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech
A day trip to the Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech means about three hours’ drive each way into the foothills of the Middle Atlas, where the falls drop about 110 metres in several steps into a gorge. You walk down to the pool at the bottom, take a raft to the foot of the falls and have lunch by the river.
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Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech at a glance
- 1 day
- Marrakech · El Kelaa des Sraghna · Tanaghmeilt · Ouzoud · Marrakech
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: April to October
The Cascades d'Ouzoud and the gorge below
The road crosses the farmland north-east of Marrakech and climbs to the village of Tanaghmeilt, at the top of the falls. Ouzoud is the Amazigh word for olives, and old mills still stand along the stream among the olive trees.
From the top, a path with steps leads down past small cafés to the pool. Boatmen take you close to the foot of the falls on rafts, and Barbary macaques live in the trees along the path. You come back up on the other side of the gorge.
Highlights
- The falls from the top and from the pool below
- A raft ride to the foot of the falls
- Barbary macaques along the path
- Old mills by the stream
- Lunch on a terrace by the river
Read more: Ouzoud Falls.
How the day goes
From your pickup in the morning to the drop-off at the end of the day.
Morning · To the falls
Pickup at your riad or hotel at around 8:00 and about three hours on the road to Tanaghmeilt, with a coffee stop on the way.
Midday · Down to the pool
A local guide walks with you down to the pool, where you can take a raft to the foot of the water. Lunch on a terrace by the river.
Afternoon · Back to Marrakech
Up the path on the far side of the gorge, then the drive back. You are at your riad or hotel in the early evening.
What is included and not included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the day
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Local guide for the walk at the falls
- Fuel and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Raft ride at the falls
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pickup, best time to go and what to bring
Pickup points
We pick you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech at the time you choose. If your riad is in a lane cars cannot enter, the driver waits at the nearest square or gate and someone from the riad walks you there.
Best time to go
April to October suits walking. In winter the higher villages can have snow, and Toubkal becomes a winter climb from about December to March.
What to bring
Walking shoes with grip, a warm layer and a waterproof, a hat and sun cream, water, and some cash for lunch and tips.
Good to know
The weather in the mountains changes faster than in Marrakech, so carry a warm layer even on a hot day. Village paths are rocky and can be muddy after rain. Dress modestly in the villages, ask before taking photos of people, and carry small notes in dirhams for lunch, tea and tips. Mules can carry bags where cars cannot go, and your guide arranges them.
Price, deposit and cancellation
Prices are per person and depend on the size of your group. You book with a 20% deposit by card or PayPal and pay the balance on the first day of the tour.
If you cancel 30 days or more before the start, we refund the deposit in full; after that the deposit is kept. You can change the date once for free if you ask 14 days or more before. The details are in our Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the Ouzoud waterfalls trip from Marrakech
How far is Ouzoud from Marrakech?
About 150 km, a drive of around three hours each way, so it is a full day out.
Will we see monkeys at Ouzoud?
Usually, yes. Barbary macaques live in the trees along the path to the falls. Please do not feed them.
How much walking is there?
About an hour in all, on paths with steps that can be steep and slippery after rain. Wear shoes with a good grip.
When do the falls have the most water?
In spring, after the winter rain and the snowmelt. In late summer the falls are thinner but still run.
Can we change the timing?
Yes. You choose the pickup time, the stops and how long you stay out.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Let us know their ages and we adjust the walking and the stops.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Is the walk down to the falls steep?
The path has steps and slopes but is short, about 20 minutes down and a little longer back up, with cafés on the way.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and timing adjusted to you
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