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Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip
A full-day trip from Marrakech to North Africa's most spectacular waterfall
Duration
Full day
Group size
2–8 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Berber
From / person
$50
Overview
A full-day day trip to the Ouzoud Falls — a 110m triple cascade in a red-rock gorge full of wild Barbary macaques — with a guided walk to the base, an optional boat trip and lunch by the water.
The Ouzoud Falls are the largest waterfall in North Africa — a triple cascade dropping 110m into a red-rock gorge colonised by wild Barbary macaques. They sit about 2.5 hours north-east of Marrakech in the Middle Atlas foothills, making a rewarding full-day excursion.
We drive up through olive groves and Berber market towns, walk down the cliff path to the base of the falls, watch the macaques play in the oleander, and stop for a riverside tagine lunch with a view of the cascade. An optional short raft trip takes you right beneath the spray. Back in Marrakech by evening.
Trip highlights
- Full-day excursion from Marrakech — back the same evening
- Ouzoud Falls — North Africa's tallest at 110m, a triple cascade
- Wild Barbary macaques in the gorge
- Guided walk down to the base of the falls
- Optional short raft trip beneath the cascade
- Riverside tagine lunch with a waterfall view
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Marrakech → Marrakech
- 1
08:00 · Marrakech riad pickup
MedinaMorning pickup and the drive north-east across the Haouz plain into the Middle Atlas foothills.
- 2
10:30 · Arrive Ouzoud
Ouzoud gorgeReach the gorge and begin the walk down the cliff path through olive terraces toward the falls.
- 3
11:00 · Base of the falls
Ouzoud FallsStand at the foot of the 110m cascade with rainbows in the spray, and watch the wild Barbary macaques moving through the vegetation.
- 4
12:30 · Riverside lunch
Falls terraceTagine lunch on a terrace overlooking the cascade.
L - 5
14:00 · Boat trip & climb back (optional)
River poolAn optional short raft trip to the base of the main falls, then the walk back up the gorge path.
- 6
15:00 · Return to Marrakech
MedinaDrive back to the city, arriving around 18:00.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 4 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Imperial city · Central Morocco
Marrakech
The red city and Morocco's best base for day trips — Atlas, Agafay and the Atlantic all within reach.
Open guideHigh Atlas · Imlil & Toubkal
Atlas Mountains
Berber villages and North Africa's highest summit — and the easiest mountain day trip from Marrakech.
Open guideMiddle Atlas · Central Morocco
Ouzoud Falls
Morocco's highest waterfalls — and the best nature day trip from Marrakech.
Open guide
Middle Atlas · Ifrane Province
Ifrane
Morocco's 'Little Switzerland' — an easy cedar-forest day trip from Fes, with wild Barbary macaques en route.
Open guideThe route
Map of Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip
3 stops across Mountains. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Marrakech
Pickup
- 2
Ouzoud Falls
Waterfall
- 3
Marrakech
Drop-off
What's included
- Private riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide for the day
- Guided walk to the base of the falls
- Bottled water and snacks on board
Not included
- Lunch on the terrace (around 100 MAD per person)
- Optional raft trip beneath the falls (around 20 MAD)
- Tips for the driver and guide
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip — the gorge path is rocky and sometimes wet
- A light rain layer or packable poncho — the spray is considerable
- Sun hat and SPF 30+
- Camera with a good zoom for the macaques
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
How long is the Ouzoud Falls day trip from Marrakech?
A full day — about 2.5 hours' drive each way, with roughly 3–4 hours at the falls. Pickup is around 08:00 and you're back by about 18:00.
When are the Ouzoud Falls at their most impressive?
December through April, when the winter rains swell the river. The falls are still beautiful in summer at a lower volume. Mid-morning light before the day-trip crowds is always the most photogenic.
Are the Barbary macaques safe to be around?
They are wild and habituated to visitors but should not be fed or touched. Keep food in your bag and a respectful distance, and they're a delight to watch.
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