The Ouzoud waterfalls are located 155 km north-east of Marrakech, in the Middle Atlas, at 1060 metres altitude. At 110 metres high, they are the most beautiful and the highest in North Africa. This page answers the most common questions: the Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech, whether the Ouzoud waterfalls are worth it, and how the site works.
Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech
The Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech are about 2h30 by road, for 155 km north-east of Marrakech. The day trip to Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech takes you there.
Walking on the site
The natural site is entirely pedestrian. It is reached by small paths. A marked trail, occupied by a few families of gibbon monkeys, descends gently towards the pool and leads to the restaurant located on the other side of the bank.
Difficulty of the walk
The difficulty remains moderate: small paths and a marked trail descending gently towards the pool. Once at the bottom, at the foot of the falls, you get into a small boat to be as close as possible to the waterfalls. You have the possibility to swim in the waterfalls depending on the weather.
Are the Ouzoud waterfalls worth it?
Whether the Ouzoud waterfalls are worth it comes down to what you come to see: a spectacular site. Its waters throw fine droplets into the air, which are thus almost permanently underlined by a beautiful rainbow. The site is home to a community of free-ranging Barbary macaques, providing part of the animation. Many people come to enjoy this landscape and this nomadic atmosphere where the air is cool. You find your lunch ready in a restaurant with a breathtaking view over the waterfalls.
Practical information
- Estimated duration: 10 hrs
- Departure: 8:00 AM, on fixed dates and times
- Group: 1 to 14 people, shared
- Minimum notice: 24 hrs
- Adult price: 69 EUR
To book, see the page for the day trip to Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech.
