Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip & Boat Tour

A morning drive into the Atlas, then 360 feet of water falling straight down

You get picked up from your Marrakech hotel, driven into the Atlas Mountains to North Africa's highest waterfall, taken by boat to the base of the 110-meter cascade, and returned the same day. The group stays under 17 people, so it's small enough to move easily but shared enough to keep costs down. Transport and entry are included, which means no arranging or negotiating once you're on the road.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls

• Depart from Marrakech
• Travel to Ouzoud Waterfalls
• Join small group tour
• Explore the waterfalls
• Enjoy boat tour at falls
• Return to Marrakech

The experience

"How long until we see them?" someone asked as the van climbed higher into the mountains, and the driver just smiled: the waterfalls announce themselves before you round the last bend. Ouzoud is the kind of place that stops conversation. The falls drop 110 meters straight down, and the sound hits you before the sight does, a constant roar that fills the whole valley. This is a shared day trip from Marrakech, groups kept to 17 people or fewer, which means you're not shuffling through crowds but you're also splitting the cost with other travelers heading the same direction.

The tour handles the logistics: hotel pickup in Marrakech, the drive through the Atlas foothills, entry to the falls, and a boat ride right up to the base of the cascade where the spray cools you down and the mist catches the light. You sit in an air-conditioned vehicle for the journey, which matters because the road winds and the sun is direct. The driver knows the route and the timing, so you're not navigating or second-guessing stops. What you do is watch the landscape change from the city's edge to olive groves to the rocky slopes where the water carves its way down.

The boat part is the thing most people don't expect. You're not just looking at the falls from a distance. You get on the water, close enough to feel the spray, and the perspective shifts completely. The falls look different from below, more powerful and more intimate at once. The whole day moves at a steady pace, not rushed, and the group size keeps it from feeling like a tour bus experience. You're out for the day, back in Marrakech by evening, and the transport and entry are already sorted.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, entry to the Ouzoud Waterfalls site, and a boat tour to the base of the cascade. Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Options for this experience

3 options

Ouzoud WaterfallsGuide in English or French · 08:00Self-guided option: booking this gives you a round-trip ticket to the waterfalls. Guide and boat ride are not included. Pickup is included.

Includes guide and boatGuide in English or French · 07:30 and 08:00Guided tour: The fees for both the local guide and the boat are covered. This option spares you from scams and from haggling with guides. Pickup is included.

Ouzoud Falls private day tripGuide in English or French · 07:30 and 08:00Private guided tour to Ouzoud: Enjoy a private day trip to Ouzoud Falls with a local guide and a comfortable, air-conditioned car for the journey. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 10h, runs every day at 07:30 and 08:00, from US$ 15.97 per person, with a live guide in English and French and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (19 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Red City Tours Marrakech

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see North Africa's highest waterfall without arranging transport, entry, or timing yourself. The shared format keeps costs low while the small group size (under 17 people) means you move easily through the site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5).

What is included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, air-conditioned vehicle transport, professional driver, and boat access to the falls. Entry fees are covered.

How many people are in a typical group?

Groups do not exceed 17 tourists, keeping the experience smaller than a standard tour bus.

Is the boat tour included?

Yes, the boat tour to the base of the waterfalls is part of the day trip package.

How high are the Ouzoud Waterfalls?

The falls plunge 110 meters (360 feet), making them the highest waterfall in North Africa.

Are infant seats available?

Yes, specialized infant seats are available upon request.