Ouzoud Falls day trip from Marrakech: Hiking and boat tour

A waterfall, a hike to its top, and a boat ride through the gorge

This day trip from Marrakech combines a 3-hour drive to Ouzoud Falls with hiking to the top of the cascade and a boat tour through the gorge. Hotel pickup starts at 8am and drop-off is around 6pm. Transport in an air-conditioned minibus and the boat ride are included. You can hike with a local guide (paid separately) or on your own, and lunch is available locally for cash.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Ouzoud waterfalls

• Be in lobby at 8:00am
• Pick up from hotels in Marrakech
• Drive 3 hours to Ouzoud Falls
• Choose to hike with or without guide
• Have lunch by the river around 1:00pm
• Hike to the top of the falls
• Enjoy free time at Ouzoud Falls
• Minibus departs Ouzoud at 4:00pm
• Arrive back in Marrakech around 6:00pm

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Marrakech hotel at 8am, then a 3-hour drive south in a shared minibus to Ouzoud Falls. The cascade drops from a height that makes the whole landscape shift: the water falls into a river gorge, and the air changes as you approach. You arrive with time to choose your path: hike with a local guide (not included, arranged on-site) or walk the trails on your own. The terrain is manageable for most fitness levels, and the route takes you higher as the day goes on.

Around 1pm, you stop for lunch at a local spot near the river: the meal isn't included, but it's straightforward to arrange and costs roughly €10 paid in cash. After eating, the hike continues to the top of the falls, where the view shifts from looking at the cascade to standing above it. You get free time to rest, take photos or just sit with the sound of the water. Swimming in the falls is discouraged, so the river stays a view rather than a swim stop.

The boat ride happens as part of the day. You drift through the gorge below the falls, seeing the landscape from water level before heading back. The minibus leaves Ouzoud at 4pm for the return drive to Marrakech, dropping you at the main square or your hotel around 6pm. The whole day runs 8 to 10 hours door to door.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minibus shared with other travelers.
• the boat ride through the gorge at Ouzoud Falls.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 50

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Marrakech Sweet Travel

Is this one for you?The 8 to 10 hour commitment means you leave the morning open for an early start and return with the evening free. It's a full day but not an overnight. If you want to hike at your own pace without a guide, you save money. If you prefer someone who knows the trails, you arrange that locally when you arrive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

How long is the drive from Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls?

The drive takes 3 hours each way in an air-conditioned minibus shared with a few other travelers from different hotels in Marrakech.

Can I hike to the top of Ouzoud Falls on my own, or do I need a guide?

You can hike alone or with a local guide. The choice is yours. The guide is not included in the tour price, but you can arrange and pay for one when you arrive at the falls.

Is lunch included in the day trip?

Lunch is not included. You'll have free time around 1pm to eat at a local restaurant near the river. A meal costs roughly €10 and is paid in cash on the spot.

What time does the day start and end?

Hotel pickup is at 8am, and you're dropped back at your hotel or the main square around 6pm, making the full day roughly 8 to 10 hours.

Is the boat ride included in this tour?

Yes, the boat tour through the gorge below the falls is included in the day trip.