Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech
- Private vehicle — never in a group
- Several free hours at the falls
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- 110-metre falls in three tiers — the highest in North Africa
- Natural pools to swim in (summer)
- Optional boat ride under the cascades
A 3-hour scenic drive through olive groves to the 110-metre Cascades d’Ouzoud, where three tiers of water crash into natural pools surrounded by lush greenery and playful Barbary macaques. Swim, hike, take an optional boat ride, and lunch by the river — all in one day.
The Cascades d’Ouzoud are 110 metres of cascading water set in a lush gorge full of olive trees, Barbary macaques, and riverside cafés. It’s one of the best day trips from Marrakech — and at €29 per person with hotel pickup and a private air-conditioned vehicle, one of the best value excursions in the country. You get several hours of free time at the falls to explore, swim, hike, boat, or simply sit by the river with a tagine and a view.
This is a private day out, not a minibus tour — your own vehicle and driver, leaving when you are ready and coming home when the falls let you go. On arrival a path winds down through the olive groves to the foot of the cascades; the spray makes its own rainbow most sunny afternoons, and the Barbary macaques supervise the descent. Count on several unhurried hours at the water: swim in the natural pools in summer, take the little boat under the falls, or claim a riverside table and order the tagine.
Wear shoes with grip — the path down is stepped and can be slick with spray — and pack swimwear and a towel from late spring to early autumn. The boat ride and café lunch are paid on the spot in dirhams; both cost little and are worth it.
- 110-metre falls in three tiers — the highest in North Africa
- Natural pools to swim in (summer)
- Optional boat ride under the cascades
- Barbary macaques along the trail
- Riverside cafés for a tagine with a view
Included in your tour
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver — full day
- Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech riad or hotel
- Several hours of free time at the falls
- Fuel and driver expenses
Not included
- Boat ride at the falls (optional, paid on site in dirhams)
- Local guide at the falls (optional, paid on site)
- Lunch and drinks (budget €5–15 for a good local table)
- Tips for your driver and guides (at your discretion)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Questions travellers ask
What are the Ouzoud waterfalls like?+
Morocco's most spectacular falls — around 110 metres of cascades into a green canyon, with rainbows most sunny mornings and wild macaques in the olive trees. It runs perfectly as a full-day trip from Marrakech, about 2h30 each way.
Can I swim at Ouzoud?+
Yes, in the pools below the falls in the warm months — boatmen also paddle you under the spray for a soaking that children never forget. Water shoes help on the rocks.
How crowded does Ouzoud get?+
Middays and weekends are busy on the main staircase. Our drivers aim for early arrival, take the quieter far-bank path, and lunch you at a canyon-edge terrace once the tide of visitors turns.
What is the Aït Bougmez valley?+
The 'happy valley' — a high, green Berber valley of walnut groves and earthen villages under the M'Goun massif, superb for gentle multi-day walking. It suits tailor-made treks when you want mountains without the Toubkal traffic.
More answers in the “Ouzoud, Azilal & Beni Mellal” chapter of our Travel FAQ →
