Ouzoud Waterfalls
Several cascades fall about 110 metres into turquoise pools, the centre of the day.
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1 Day • Private Day Trip Morocco Tour
Our Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls leaves the city in the morning and heads into the Middle Atlas foothills, where the river drops over red cliffs into green pools.
Duration
1 Day (about 10 hours)
Departure
Marrakech
Tour Type
Private Day Trip
Destination
Marrakech → Ouzoud Waterfalls → Marrakech
Transport
Private car or minivan
Availability
Daily departures
Overview
The Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls is a good break from the noise and heat of the medina. It suits couples, families and anyone who wants fresh air and an easy walk. Your private driver takes you about 150 km northeast, past wheat fields, olive farms and small Amazigh villages near Azilal. At the falls, a local guide walks you down a stepped path shaded by olive and fig trees, with Barbary macaques often waiting along the trail. At the bottom you can sit by the water, take a short boat ride or have lunch at a terrace café. You are back in Marrakech by early evening.
Cool water, shaded trails and wild macaques, all within reach of Marrakech.
What to expect
Watch the falls drop about 110 metres
Walk down through olive and fig groves
Spot wild Barbary macaques on the trail
Ride a small boat near the spray
Have lunch on a terrace above the pools
Day by day
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Marrakech → Ouzoud Waterfalls → Marrakech
Approx. distance: 300 km
Your driver collects you from your hotel or riad at around 8:00 am. The road runs northeast across the Haouz plain and then climbs gently through farmland and villages, with a short coffee stop on the way. The drive takes about three hours.
At Ouzoud, a local guide leads you along the path from the top of the falls to the base, pointing out viewpoints, old water mills and the monkeys that live in the trees. Lunch is at your own choice in a simple café by the water.
After some free time for photos or a boat ride, you climb back up at an easy pace and meet your driver. You arrive back in Marrakech around 6:00 pm.
KEY STOPS: Haouz plain, Ouzoud Waterfalls, olive groves, river terraces
STAY: No overnight, return to your Marrakech hotel
MEALS: Not included
The route
Several cascades fall about 110 metres into turquoise pools, the centre of the day.
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Old trees shade the stepped path from the top of the falls to the base.
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Wide farmland and small villages you cross on the way north.
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Your pickup and drop-off point, at your hotel or riad.
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Practical details
Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
Private vehicle with fuel
English-speaking driver
Local guide at the falls
Bottled water
Lunch and drinks
Optional boat ride at the base
Tips
Enquiry
Tell us your dates and where you are staying in Marrakech. We can adjust the pickup time or add a stop on request.
Good to know
What does the Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls include?
Private transport with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide at the falls and bottled water.
How long is the drive each way?
About three hours, roughly 150 km, with a short break on the way.
Is the walk to the falls hard?
Not really. The path goes down on steps and dirt trails, and you climb back up slowly. Comfortable shoes are enough.
Will I see the monkeys?
Usually, yes. Barbary macaques live around the falls. Please do not feed them, and keep bags closed.
Can I swim at Ouzoud?
In warm months some people swim in the lower pools. It is at your own risk, and the water can be cold.
When is the best season?
Spring brings the strongest flow and green hills. Summer is busy but pleasant by the water.
What should I bring?
Walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat and some cash in dirhams for lunch and the boat.
More journeys
Swap the busy souks for a quiet day by the water. Send us a message and we will set up your pickup.