Ouzoud waterfalls day trips

The Ouzoud waterfalls at a glance

North-east of Marrakech, in the foothills of the Middle Atlas, the falls drop in several tiers, about 110 metres in total, into a red-rock gorge, often with a rainbow in the afternoon spray. It is the longest drive of the classic day trips from Marrakech, and the most impressive landscape.

What you can do at Ouzoud

• Follow the paths down past olive trees and small cafés to the foot of the falls.
• Take a short boat ride towards the falls, then climb out on the other side of the gorge.
• Watch the Barbary macaques that live around the falls — from a distance: please do not feed them, it harms their health and makes them aggressive.

Practical tips

Expect around five to six hours of driving in total for the day. There are many steps on the paths, so the visit is moderate rather than easy: wear comfortable shoes with grip and bring a hat and sun cream.

How to book an Ouzoud day trip

We do not publish a fixed-date Ouzoud excursion online at the moment. We organise private day trips to Ouzoud with pickup from your riad or hotel in Marrakech: tell us your date and group on our tailor-made tours page or contact us. To compare Ouzoud with the other classic excursions, read Day trips from Marrakech: Ourika, Imlil, Ouzoud, Agafay or Essaouira? or browse all our day trips and excursions.

Ouzoud waterfalls: quick answers

How long is the drive from Marrakech to Ouzoud?

About two and a half to three hours each way.

Is the Ouzoud visit suitable for everyone?

It is moderate: the paths to the bottom of the falls and back include many steps. Travellers who prefer to walk less can stay at the viewpoints at the top.