Day Trip from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls

Highlights

• Cascades of around 110 metres
• Walk down through olive groves to the pools
• Barbary macaques in the wild
• Optional boat ride under the falls
• Lunch on a terrace overlooking the gorge

Marrakech → Ouzoud → Marrakech

Best for: Nature lovers, families and anyone wanting a green, refreshing day away from the city.

Activities

• Waterfall walk
• Optional boat ride
• Wildlife spotting

Itinerary

Driving times are approximate and exclude long stops; they vary with weather, roads and traffic.

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   Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech

   approx. 2.5–3 h each way plus stops (≈ 150 km each way)

   We leave Marrakech around 8 am and drive north-east across the plain and into the foothills of the Middle Atlas, arriving at Ouzoud by late morning. With a local guide on request, walk down through olive groves and past old water mills to the bottom of the falls, where a small boat can take you close to the spray. Along the path you will often see Barbary macaques – please do not feed or touch them. After lunch at one of the terrace restaurants overlooking the gorge, there is free time to swim in the designated pools in summer or climb back up for the view from the top. We set off around 3:30 pm and reach Marrakech by early evening.

   OvernightNot included – return the same day

   MealsLunch at own expense (typical plan – to be confirmed)

Inclusions & exclusions

Accommodation, meals & transport

No accommodation is included – this is a day trip returning the same evening. If you would like to stay overnight, we can suggest options and adapt the plan.

Travel is by air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Lunch is at your own expense at a restaurant by the falls.

Good to know

Departure

Marrakech

Finish

Marrakech

Possible departure cities

Marrakech

Tour type

Private or Shared

Group size

Confirmed on request

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup from your riad/hotel in Marrakech (medina pickups may require a short walk to the nearest vehicle access point).

Shared departures run on selected dates and need a minimum number of guests — availability is confirmed before booking.

Safety, age & accessibility

The paths down to the pools involve many steps and can be slippery from spray; the climb back up is steep. Not suitable for people with limited mobility, although the top viewpoints are easier to reach. Swim only where permitted and safe. Do not feed the macaques – they can bite. Expect 5–6 hours in the vehicle in total.

Price

Contact us for a price. Every trip is priced for your dates, group size, tour type and accommodation level. Send us your plan on WhatsApp or by email and we will send you the price.

Payment & cancellation

[TO CONFIRM: payment method (e.g. bank transfer), deposit amount and balance deadline]. A booking is confirmed only after we confirm availability and payment arrangements in writing. We never ask for card details on this website.

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Destinations you visit

• Marrakech travel guide

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