1 day
Private Tour
English, Multilingual
Up to 1 day
Take a day trip from Marrakech to the beautiful Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of Morocco’s most famous natural sights. Located in the Atlas Mountains, these waterfalls drop 110 meters into a green valley and often create colorful rainbows. It’s a perfect trip for anyone who loves nature and peaceful surroundings.
Enjoy a guided walk through olive trees and small Berber villages on your way to the falls. You might even see friendly monkeys playing nearby. At the base of the falls, feel the cool mist, take amazing photos, or ride a small boat for a closer look.
This trip is great for relaxing, exploring, and enjoying the beauty of nature. Whether you want a quiet escape or a little adventure, the Ouzoud Waterfalls offer a memorable experience for everyone.
In only about 170km from Marrakech, you can get on a day trip to Ouzoud where you’ll discover a spectacular waterfall with permanent rainbows on sunny days. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the magnificence of nature, where you can have an adventurous hike through the Olive groves to the source of the waterfall. After picking you up from Marrakech around 08:00 am we will be heading towards the north to Ouzoud, one of the highest cascades in North Africa(100 m high). The road will take us through peach, apricot, olive farms, and the Berber Villages. Once we arrive, you’ll have a hike in the village of Ouzoud enjoying the beautiful scenery of its green valley and the sounds of its permanent residents. After the hike, you’ll start a challenging walk journey downhill through a path that will take you from the top to the bottom of the cascades, you’ll see the cascades falling in their full force forming a magic view with a rainbow in the middle. On the way down you might catch a glimpse of some Barbary apes that expect some nuts from you. You'll continue walking all the way down to the bottom of the waterfall where you'll have the opportunity for swimming, take a small boat, or just have a rest and maybe lunch in a local restaurant next to the stream before you start walking up where you'll meet the driver to head back to Marrakech.
This day trip is not recommended for: People above the age of 70 Pregnant women People with back problems People with walking difficulties Wheelchair users
The best period to visit Ouzoud is from march until November. The average temperature in Ouzoud is 17°C in January and the hottest is 39°C in mid-July.
Backpack Sunscreen Hat or scarf sunglasses Shoes for trekking
Ouzoud is located about 170 km north of Marrakech, the journey can take around a 3-hours drive each way.
Here is a list of alternative tours similar to the Ouzoud day trip:
Marrakech Desert Tours:
2 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
3-Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga
Private Marrakech to Fes 3-Day Desert Tour
4-Day Sahara Tour Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
4-Day Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Sahara
5-Day Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech
5-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
6-Day Tour From Marrakech to The South
Shared Sahara Desert Tours from Marrakech:
3-Days Marrakech to Fes Shared Desert Tour
3-Day Shared Desert Tour From Marrakech
Marrakech Day Trips:
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Ait Ben Haddou Day Trip from Marrakech
Day Trip From Marrakech to Imlil
Ouzoud Day Trip From Marrakech
Day Trip From Marrakech to Essaouira
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7-Day Marrakech & Sahara Tour
14 day tour from Marrakech
Ouzoud excursion