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Ouzoud Falls, Morocco

Morocco's highest waterfalls — 110 metres of cascades, rainbows and wild Barbary macaques.

Plan an Ouzoud Falls trip

The Cascades d'Ouzoud are the country's most beautiful waterfalls — a 110-metre triple drop into a green gorge, often crowned with rainbows in the afternoon spray. They lie three hours from Marrakech in the Middle Atlas, so from a Casablanca arrival they fit best once you've travelled down to Marrakech, where this is the standout nature day trip. A shaded path winds down past olive groves and old water mills (ouzoud means 'olives' in Berber), with troops of wild Barbary macaques along the way and small boats ferrying visitors to the foot of the falls.

191 km from Casablanca as the crow flies. Every dot is a place we go.
Best time
March–June and September–October
Recommended
Day trip from Marrakech
Airport
Marrakech Menara (RAK) + 2h30
Region
Middle Atlas · Central Morocco

Highlights of Ouzoud Falls.

  1. The main cascades

    A 110m three-tier waterfall thundering into a pool — walk down to the base or take a small boat into the spray.

  2. Barbary macaques

    Wild, habituated monkeys live in the olive and oak woods beside the path — keep your distance and your snacks zipped away.

  3. Gorge walk to El Abid river

    A gentle trail continues below the falls into a green river gorge with riverside cafés and swimming spots.

Our Ouzoud Falls tours.

Every itinerary below is privately operated, fully customisable, and includes a deep stop in Ouzoud Falls. Click any tour for the day-by-day plan, the map, dates and pricing.

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    Ouzoud Falls private day

    A private day trip from Marrakech to Morocco's highest waterfalls, with lunch over the cascades.

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Ouzoud Falls — common questions.

Is Ouzoud Falls worth a day trip from Marrakech?
Yes — it's the most rewarding nature day trip from the city: dramatic waterfalls, wild monkeys and a green gorge, all very different from the medina and the desert. Go early to beat the afternoon crowds.
How long is the drive to Ouzoud from Marrakech?
About 2.5 hours each way. A private day trip gives you several hours at the falls and a lunch overlooking the cascades before returning by evening.

Practical notes.

Getting there
About 2h30 by road from Marrakech, north-east toward Beni Mellal
Best for
Nature, an easy day out, families, photographers

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