Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech
Morocco's highest falls, 150 km from Marrakech.
MoroccoFull dayEasy
Best time
March – May · Sept – Nov
Currency
MAD
Climate
Semi-arid
Flight
3h30
Language
Arabic & French
About a hundred and fifty kilometres from Marrakech, the river drops away and forms the Ouzoud falls, among the most impressive in Morocco: more than a hundred metres of drop down red rock cliffs, in several tiers, before gathering in the pools below.
The contrast hits you on arrival: you leave the dry plain for a canyon covered in dense vegetation, where the air is noticeably cooler. The visit starts from above, at the various viewpoints looking down on the falls. When the light is right, the spray throws rainbows over the water.
A path then works its way down to the pools, showing the falls from several angles. Barbary macaques can be spotted in the vegetation, while the route crosses the rural landscapes and villages around the site.
The time on site is enough to take in the different viewpoints, explore the surroundings and see another side of Morocco, far from the bustle of Marrakech.
Good to know: the excursion is also available as a private outing, on request.
Highlights
Morocco's highest falls
A dense, cool canyon
A rainbow in the spray
Barbary macaques roaming free
A swim in the pools
What's included
Round-trip transport from Marrakech
Guidance throughout the day
Access to the viewpoints and the descent trail
Itinerary
- 1
The road to Ouzoud
A hundred and fifty kilometres across the Moroccan countryside.
- 2
The upper viewpoints
The cliff edge, the true height of the falls and the rainbow.
- 3
Down to the base
A laid-out path, with uneven and sometimes wet sections.
- 4
The pools
A break with your feet in the water or in the shade, macaques nearby.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partnerDésert d'Agafay
Runs the excursion on the ground
Camp and lodge in the stone desert, forty-five minutes from Marrakech.
