How long is the drive?

About 2.5 hours each way through Atlas foothill scenery.

Yes, in the lower pools — bring swimwear and river-friendly footwear in summer.

Are the monkeys safe?

They're wild but habituated; don't feed them and secure loose items. They are relentless comedians.

Is there much walking?

The canyon path down and up takes 20-30 minutes each way with steps — manageable for most, with mule options for those who prefer.

Adventure

Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech

Marrakech New Full day

Duration

Full day

Tour type

Small group

Languages

French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian

Payment

Cash on site (MAD or €)

Overview

Morocco's tallest waterfalls drop 110 metres in three tiers into a canyon that produces rainbows on schedule — mid-morning, when the sun clears the rim and hits the spray. The Ouzoud day is the classic it deserves to be: two and a half scenic hours from Marrakech, a guided walk down the shaded canyon path (olive groves, resident Barbary macaques who have perfected the art of posing), free time to swim in the lower pools or take the little boat to the base of the falls, and lunch at a terrace restaurant with the roar as soundtrack. Cool, green and loud — everything Marrakech isn't in the best way.

Highlights

110m falls — the tallest in North Africa
Wild Barbary macaques along the canyon path
Rainbow mists (best mid-morning to early afternoon)
Optional boat ride to the base of the falls
Swimming in natural pools (summer)
A/C transport & hotel pickup from Marrakech included

Included

A/C transport
Hotel pickup from Marrakech
Guided canyon walk

Not included

Lunch
Boat ride
Tips

Itinerary

Main stopSecondary stop

Scenic drive through Atlas foothills
Sightseeing (≈2.5 h)
Hotel pickup in Marrakech and a scenic 2.5-hour drive through Atlas foothill scenery to Ouzoud.
Guided canyon walk & free time at the falls
Sightseeing (Several hours)
Walk the shaded canyon path through olive groves past Barbary macaques to the 110m falls. Free time to swim in the lower pools (summer), take the optional boat to the base, and lunch on a terrace with the roar as soundtrack.
Arrive back at:
Return to Marrakech

For logistical and operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive?: About 2.5 hours each way through Atlas foothill scenery.
Can we swim?: Yes, in the lower pools — bring swimwear and river-friendly footwear in summer.
Are the monkeys safe?: They're wild but habituated; don't feed them and secure loose items. They are relentless comedians.
Is there much walking?: The canyon path down and up takes 20-30 minutes each way with steps — manageable for most, with mule options for those who prefer.

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