Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip: North Africa’s Tallest Cascades

Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Tour From Marrakech

TRIP SUMMARY

Morocco’s Majestic Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Tour

Experience the breathtaking Ouzoud Waterfalls on a full-day excursion from Marrakech. Marvel at cascading waters over 100 meters high, explore the surrounding High Atlas landscapes, and encounter playful Barbary macaques along the way. Enjoy a traditional riverside lunch and a short guided hike through the trails near the falls.

On the return journey, stop at the Berber village of Tanaghmelte to experience local culture and traditions before heading back to Marrakech. This tour combines natural beauty, wildlife spotting, and cultural discovery in one unforgettable day trip.

Trip Length

Day Trip

Trip Type

Nature & Adventure

Ideal Season

All Year Around

ITINERARY BREAKDOWN

Morning Departure from Marrakech

Your adventure begins with an 8:00 AM private pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. Leaving the city behind, we journey toward the Middle Atlas Mountains, traversing the vast Al Haouz plains. The drive offers a fascinating transition from the vibrant "Red City" to the lush, green landscapes of the interior, passing through rural market towns and vast olive orchards as we approach the province of Azilal.

Ouzoud Waterfall: A Natural Wonder

Upon arrival, experience the raw power of Morocco’s premier natural landmark. Your expert local guide will lead you on a journey to the edge of the 110-meter (330 ft) cascades. As you descend the shaded paths of ancient olive groves, learn about the unique flora, fauna, and geology of the canyon. Keep your camera ready for the resident Barbary Macaques these wild, playful monkeys are a highlight of the area’s rich biodiversity and are often seen interacting near the waterfalls.

Lunch

Savor an authentic Berber lunch at a panoramic riverside restaurant. Enjoy slow-cooked tagines while overlooking the misty basins and the permanent rainbows created by the falls. Following lunch, embark on a curated hike around the falls and along the river. This trek takes you through hidden paths and over small bridges, offering panoramic vistas of the massive cascades from multiple elevations the ultimate perspective for landscape photography.

Return to Marrakech

Refreshed by the mountain air and the mist of the cascades, you will enjoy a comfortable drive back to the city. You will arrive at your hotel or Riad around 6:00 PM, concluding a full day of natural majesty, wildlife encounters, and authentic Moroccan heritage.

Logistics & What’s Included

Private certified guide (English, French, Spanish, Italian)
Private air-conditioned transport
Small hike near the falls
Lunch at Ouzoud
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech

Not Included

Additional meals and drinks not listed
Tipping and souvenirs

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Highlights

Moroccan Guides Travel presents the magnificent Ouzoud Waterfalls in Morocco, cascading in multiple white streams over sheer, rust-red cliffs and surrounded by thick green vegetation. The view shows the main drop of the falls from above the gorge.

Witness the sheer power of the 110-meter (330 ft) waterfalls as they plunge into a dramatic red-rock chasm.

Steep rocky cliff overlooks lush green valley of Ouzoud with mountain landscape during a tour with Moroccan Guides Travel

Explore surrounding trails with a short guided hike.

Barbary Macaque monkey sitting peacefully on a ledge in the high-altitude landscape near the Ouzoud Waterfalls. The background features blurred, rust-colored cliffs and green, distant mountains.

Encounters with Wild Barbary Macaques

The village of Tanaghmelt, located nearby in the Grand Atlas mountains, provides the cultural backdrop for this beautiful natural Ouzoud waterfalls.

Visit the traditional Berber village of Tanaghmelt.

Moroccan Guides Travel showcases a close-up view of the Ouzoud Waterfalls with a magnificent rainbow arching through the mist. The single, powerful stream of water plunges down into a pool, surrounded by the wet, reddish-brown cliffs

The base of the Ouzoud Waterfalls in Morocco. The multi-tiered cascades plunge over the red-rock cliffs into a large pool where many visitors are enjoying a break on colorfully decorated, rustic rafts.

a close-up image of a Barbary Macaque monkey perched in the foreground, looking off to the right. In the background, out of focus, are the strong, multi-stream cascades of the Ouzoud Waterfalls

the Ouzoud Waterfalls in Morocco, with water cascading over a wide, stepped waterfall into the river below. The lower section of the falls is surrounded by lush, bright green vegetation and trees.

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