ride in the magnificent High Atlas Mountains
on this day trip from Marrakech to the Ouzoud waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in North Africa. You’ll travel through a landscape of rolling foothills and olive groves, then enjoy free time to relax near the 110m (330ft) tall waterfalls. Cross the river on a hand-drawn barge, visit one of the waterside cafes, or see the Barbary Monkeys that live in the lush vegetation of the valley around the river
Destination: Ouzoud Waterfalls
Availability: daily
Pickup time: 8:15 a.m.
Return time: 6:00 p.m.
Duration: one day
Category: Group excursion
Clothing: Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
Strong points
• Discover the Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of Morocco’s “natural wonders”.
• Enjoy mesmerizing panoramic views from the top of the falls.
• Hike with a mountain guide to the foot of the waterfalls.
• Admire the authenticity of the small village of Ouzoud, located in the heart of the Moroccan Middle Atlas.
• Encounter colonies of Maggot monkeys bouncing around the site.
• Taste local dishes in a traditional restaurant overlooking the waterfall.
This shared day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech will start with a pickup from your hotel or Riad in the morning to the prettiest and tallest Waterfalls in North Africa (about 100m in height).
Travel in a small group early in the morning north of Marrakech, crossing fields of olive trees towards the Cascades d’Ouzoud.
On arrival, you will enjoy a hike in the village of Ouzoud. Do not hesitate to explore the region yourself or with the help of a local guide: you will cross the green valley, the shaded orchards and the traditional water mills and, you will make beautiful encounters with the Berbers living in the mountains. .
Arriving at the immense Cascades, you see the waterfalls falling in full force forming a panorama of magic and rainbows. At the foot of the waterfalls, lunch can be taken at leisure in one of the local cafes which serve delicious Tagines next to the stream with beautiful views of the waterfalls.
Going up to the top of the falls, you will come across families of Barbary monkeys, used to tourists, who will welcome you in their own way!
Your day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls will end in Marrakech, dropping you off at your hotel or Riad location.
What’s included
• Transport, air-conditioned,
• Departure and recovery at your place of residence in Marrakech
What is not included:
• Lunch between 2 and 10 euros
• Mountain guide 2euros/ person
• Optional activities (raft trip 2euros/person…)
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