Ouzoud waterfalls day trip with lunch and boat ride
The Ouzoud waterfalls are the highest in Morocco: a series of 110-metre drops among olive groves, around three hours' drive from Marrakech. The walk down follows shaded paths, with Barbary macaques watching from the trees.
At the bottom, a small boat takes you close to the curtain of water, and terrace restaurants serve lunch facing the falls. It is the longest of our day trips and one of the most requested from spring to autumn.
Highlights
- Morocco’s highest waterfalls — 110 metres
- Boat ride to the foot of the falls
- Terrace lunch facing the water
- Barbary macaques along the paths
How the day unfolds
- Early startPick-up at your Marrakech hotel, then around three hours' drive into the Middle Atlas.
- Walking downShaded paths through the olive trees, several viewpoints over the falls — from the top, then from the foot — and the resident macaques.
- Boat ride and lunchOut on the water below the falls, with swimming possible in the pools at their foot during the warmer months, then lunch on a terrace.
- ReturnAn unhurried walk back up and the drive to Marrakech, arriving late afternoon.
What’s included
- Return transport from your Marrakech hotel
- Free time at the falls
What’s not included
- Lunch and drinks, paid on site
- Boat ride, paid on site
- Tips and personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
How hard is the walking?
The way down takes about twenty minutes on maintained paths; the climb back a little longer. Good shoes are enough; the route does not suit pushchairs.
Can you swim?
Swimming is possible in the lower pools depending on season and water flow. Bring swimwear and a towel from spring to autumn.
Are the monkeys dangerous?
No, but they are wild animals used to visitors: do not feed them, and keep a firm grip on sunglasses and phones.