Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech
Overview
Escape the bustling red city of Marrakech for a refreshing day in the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains. The Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip takes you to North Africa's tallest natural cascades, plunging an impressive 110 meters into lush river valleys. Located roughly 150 km northeast of Marrakech near the village of Tanaghmeilt, this full-day excursion features scenic drives through rolling olive groves, guided canyon hikes, playful wild Barbary macaque monkeys, and traditional Berber hospitality. It is the ultimate nature escape to cool down and experience a different side of Morocco.
Tour Highlights
- ✦Hike through shaded canyon trails with a local guide.
- ✦Marvel at the majestic 110-meter cascading tiers.
- ✦Drive through scenic olive groves and rural villages.
- ✦Spot wild Barbary macaque monkeys in their natural habitat.
- ✦Ride a traditional wooden boat close to the falls.
- ✦Savor a delicious riverside lunch with waterfall views.
Tour Itinerary
Curated Day-by-Day Experience-08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Hotel Pickup & Departure: Your driver picks you up directly from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest accessible riad parking in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. -11:00 AM | Arrival at Tanaghmeilt Village: Arrive at the entrance of the Ouzoud cascades. Meet your local guide and begin the scenic descent through the shaded olive groves and walking paths. -12:00 PM | Waterfall Exploration & Boat Ride: Reach the bottom of the falls, capture postcard-worthy photos, and take a quick ride on the local wooden ferries across the pool. -01:30 PM | Riverside Lunch: Enjoy leisure time paired with a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant right beside the river, listening to the rushing water. -03:00 PM | Ascend & Artisan Markets: Hike back up the trail at a comfortable pace, browsing local Berber handicraft stalls and argan oil cooperatives along the way. -04:00 PM | Return Drive to Marrakech: Board your vehicle for the scenic return trip across the Middle Atlas foothills. -07:00 PM – 08:00 PM | Drop-Off: Arrive back in Marrakech with direct drop-off at your hotel or riad.
What's Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional English/French-speaking driver
- ✓Local mountain guide for the waterfall hike
- ✓Baot Ride
What's Not Included
- ✕Lunch, drinks
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This site is to be discovered absolutely, the setting is magical, worthy of a film and full of surprises await you, prepare your cameras.. Thanks to our guide Moustafa 👍
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Fantastic experience , our super nice Youness guide and spoke all languages English Italian French. Very good food is the boat ride worth the trip
Younese is the best guide. the excursion was fun, informative. we were with a 5 year old child and for him everything was a great adventure. thank you from the bottom of our hearts