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Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls

Marvel at North Africa's highest cascades (110m), take a traditional wooden boat beneath the mist, and meet playful wild Barbary macaques

  • Duration 1 day
  • Starts in Marrakech
  • Destination Ouzoud waterfalls
  • Guide languages English, Italian, Spanish, French

Overview

Journey into the Middle Atlas Mountains to witness the spectacular 110-meter tiered falls of Ouzoud. Hike through ancient olive groves, hop aboard a small wooden boat to cruise right up to the tumbling cascades, and watch friendly wild Barbary monkeys playing among the fig trees.

Highlights

  • North Africa's highest waterfalls (110 meters)
  • Close-up wooden boat ride right into the roaring cascade spray
  • Encounter wild Barbary macaques in the olive trees
  • Scenic drive through Middle Atlas Berber villages
  • Riverside terrace lunch overlooking the waterfalls

Day by day

Every day can be adjusted

  1. Day 1 Marrakech – Middle Atlas – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Return

    Pickup at 08:30, drive through olive orchards, guided hike down the cascades, boat ride, riverside lunch, and return to Marrakech by 18:00.

    • 110m waterfalls
    • Wild macaques
    • Boat ride
    Stay
    Marrakech return
    Meals
    Lunch optional

What is included

  • Private round-trip hotel transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Local mountain guide for waterfall hike
  • Wooden boat ride at the base of the falls

Not included

  • Lunch and personal drinks
  • Tips

Questions about this trip

Is this trip really private?

Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle with your own driver-guide, so you decide when to leave, where to stop and how long to stay.

Can the route or the dates be changed?

Yes. Itinerary adjustments are free. Tell us about your flights, interests and pace and we will reshape the route around them.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes in layers, sun protection and a warm jacket for desert evenings between November and April. Closed shoes help in the medinas.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry on WhatsApp or through the form. We confirm the itinerary and price in writing, and a small deposit secures the booking.

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