Private day trip from Marrakech

1-Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls

1-Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls — escape the heat of the city for a day of water, olive trees and wild monkeys at the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest in Morocco.

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The journey

1-Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls overview

The Ouzoud Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful natural places in Morocco. The water falls about 110 metres in several steps into a red rock gorge, with rainbows in the spray and olive trees all around.

This private day trip takes you there and back from Marrakech in one day. You walk down to the bottom of the falls, see the Barbary macaques that live in the trees, take a small boat close to the water and have lunch by the river.

It is a perfect day for families, for nature lovers, and for anyone who needs a break from the busy medina.

Route

Marrakech → Ouzoud Waterfalls → Marrakech

Duration

1 day (9–11 hours)

Tour type

Private — only you and your people

Distance

Approx. 300 km round trip

Why you’ll love it

Tour highlights

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The highest waterfalls in Morocco

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Barbary macaques in the olive trees

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Walk down into the gorge

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Small boat ride near the falls

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Lunch by the river

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Old water mills along the path

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Countryside of the Middle Atlas

Day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

Every day trip is private, with your own car and driver.

Morning

150 km

Marrakech → Ouzoud Waterfalls

Your driver picks you up at your riad or hotel at around 8 in the morning. The road goes north-east out of Marrakech, across the Haouz plain and into the green foothills of the Middle Atlas, with olive groves and small villages on the way. After about two and a half hours you arrive in the village of Ouzoud.

A local guide can walk with you to the top of the falls, where you see the water drop into the gorge. Then you take the path down past old water mills and small cafés. Watch for the Barbary macaques, wild monkeys that live in the olive trees. They are cheeky, so keep your food in your bag.

Key stops

Haouz plain · Middle Atlas foothills · top of the falls · Barbary macaques

Stay

No overnight stay

Meals

Lunch at your own expense

Afternoon

150 km

Ouzoud Waterfalls → Marrakech

At the bottom of the gorge, take a small wooden boat close to the waterfall and feel the cool spray on your face. Then have lunch at a terrace restaurant by the river, with a fresh tagine and a view of the falls.

After lunch, walk back up on the other side of the gorge, where the view of the whole waterfall is the best of the day. In the late afternoon your driver takes you back to Marrakech, and you arrive at your riad in time for dinner.

Key stops

Boat ride · lunch by the river · viewpoints · Marrakech

Stay

Return to Marrakech

Meals

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Along the way

1-Day Trip Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls gallery

The details

What’s included

Included in your journey

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Private air-conditioned vehicle

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Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel

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English-speaking driver

Not included

Lunch and drinks

Local guide at the falls (optional)

Boat ride

Tips

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the walk difficult?

The paths are steep in places, with steps, but most people walk them easily. Wear good shoes.

Can we swim?

Swimming is possible in some pools below the falls in summer, but always ask your guide where it is safe.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Every tour we organise is private. The car, the driver and the plan are only for you and the people you travel with.

When is the best season?

Spring is the best, when the water is strong and the countryside is green. In summer the falls are a cool escape from the heat of Marrakech.