Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech: 110m Cascade & Boat Ride

The 110-Meter Drop That Stops You Cold

You're picked up from your Marrakech hotel and driven 150 km north through olive farms and mountain passes to Ouzoud Falls, a 110-meter cascade in a red-rock amphitheater. A local guide walks you down to the base, where you cross the pool by boat to see rainbows in the mist and watch wild macaque monkeys in their habitat. Lunch is on your own at a restaurant along the path. The return drive gets you back to your hotel by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls

• Pickup from hotel or riad
• Drive 2 hours north of Marrakech
• Coffee break and restroom stop
• Continue 45 minutes through Atlas Mountains
• Trek from top to bottom of falls
• Observe wild monkeys and red cliffs
• Boat ride at bottom of cascade
• Lunch at restaurant near falls
• Climb stairs to exit valley
• Return drive to Marrakech
• Drop off at hotel or riad

The experience

You're not ready for how the ground just ends. The drive north from Marrakech takes two hours through olive groves and the Middle Atlas foothills (long enough that you settle in, watch the landscape flatten and green), and then the path narrows and your guide points down. The Ouzoud Falls drop 110 meters into a natural bowl of red rock, and the mist rises up so thick you can't see the bottom. That's when you notice the rainbows, caught in the spray like they're held there on purpose. The boat ride across the pool at the base is short and simple, but it puts you right underneath the cascade, close enough to feel the water's weight in the air.

The whole day moves at a pace that doesn't rush. After pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, you drive 150 kilometers north with a coffee break built in around the two-hour mark: 15 minutes to stretch and use the toilet before the final 45 minutes through the mountains. Your local guide meets you at the top and walks you down the footpath to the falls themselves. The monkeys are there, macaques moving through the rocks without any fear of people, and you'll see them close enough to understand they're just living their lives in this place. The path takes you to the lip of the cascade first, where you can stand and watch the water pour, and then down to the base where the boat waits. On the way back up, you pass restaurants along the trail where you can stop for lunch. That's on your own, but the timing is built in so you're not rushed.

The afternoon is quieter. You climb back out of the valley, the guide leading the way, and then it's the drive back to Marrakech, dropping you at your hotel or riad by evening. The whole trip is built for people who want to see one of North Africa's highest waterfalls without arranging transport, a guide, or timing it themselves: the pickup and the local knowledge are what make a 150-kilometer journey feel manageable in a single day.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, an air-conditioned vehicle for the 150-kilometer drive, a local guide for the entire day, and a boat ride across the pool at the base of the falls. The guide leads you down the footpath and back up, and the timing includes a coffee break on the drive north and a lunch stop at a restaurant along the trail (lunch is at your own expense).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 54

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Sahara Travel Trips

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see one of North Africa's highest waterfalls without arranging your own transport, hiring a separate guide, or figuring out the timing yourself: the pickup and the local knowledge are what make the 150-kilometer journey feel like a single, manageable day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls?

About 2 hours each way, with a 15-minute coffee and toilet break included on the way there. The total trip is a full day.

Is the boat ride included?

Yes. The boat crossing at the base of the falls is part of the tour, taking you across the pool to see the waterfall and rainbows up close.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. There is trekking and stairs involved, but the pace is relaxed and your guide sets it.

Are the monkeys safe to be around?

The macaques are wild and free in their natural habitat. Your guide will keep a respectful distance and explain how to behave around them.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is at your own expense at one of the restaurants along the footpath. The timing allows you to stop and eat without rushing.

What is the height of the waterfall?

Ouzoud Falls is 110 meters high, one of the highest cascades in North Africa.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your Marrakech hotel or riad are included in the tour.

Can I bring an infant?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.