Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech: Guided boat tour

Trek to cascading falls, then ride a boat beneath them

A guided day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls combines a trek through the Atlas Mountains with a boat ride at the base of the falls, a traditional Moroccan lunch, and free time to explore. The tour runs 10 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional local guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French, and transport by air-conditioned minivan. You choose between a guided experience, a self-guided option, or the guided tour paired with the boat ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ouzoud Waterfalls guided day trip

• Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud
• Guided tour of Ouzoud Waterfall
• Boat ride at Ouzoud Waterfalls
• Trekking with local guide
• Enjoy traditional lunch overlooking falls
• Free time to explore area
• Return to Marrakech

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Marrakech hotel and a drive south into the Atlas Mountains. Your guide leads you on foot through the landscape toward Ouzoud Falls, where you'll encounter Barbary macaque monkeys in their natural habitat: the only wild macaques in Africa. The trek brings you to the falls themselves, a series of cascades dropping into pools below. Depending on which option you've booked, you either explore the area on your own or continue with a guide. If you've chosen the boat ride, you'll get on the water at the base of the falls for a closer view from below.

Midday brings a traditional Moroccan lunch at one of the local restaurants overlooking the falls, where you can taste regional specialties while sitting above the water. After eating, the afternoon is yours: some travelers wade in the pools, others photograph the monkeys or the falls from different angles, and some simply rest and take in the view. There's no fixed itinerary for this stretch, so you move at whatever pace suits you.

By late afternoon, the group gathers for the drive back to Marrakech in the air-conditioned minivan. The return journey takes you out of the mountains and back to the city, arriving at your hotel after a full day away. Wear trekking shoes or something with a good grip underfoot. The paths can be uneven and wet near the water.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan with a professional driver.
• a local trekking guide in your chosen language.
• a boat ride at the base of the falls (if you select that option).
• traditional Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the falls.
• free time to explore the area at your own pace.

Options for this experience

3 options

Self Guided TourGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Self-guided option; includes pickup

Guide TourGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Guided option with pickup included

Guided tour that includes a boat rideGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Guided option; pickup is included, and it includes the boat ride

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to5h before

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

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 availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by STE Easy Transfers

Is this one for you?Book the guided option if you want context and stories about the landscape and the monkeys. Choose self-guided if you prefer to move through the falls on your own schedule without narration. The boat ride option adds a perspective from the water that ground-level trekking alone doesn't give.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can I bring my baby on the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech?

Infants are welcome and can sit on an adult's lap during the drive and the trek. Specialized infant seats are also available if you request one when booking.

What's the difference between the guided tour, self-guided tour, and guided tour with boat ride?

The guided tour includes a professional local guide leading you through the trek and explaining the area. The self-guided option lets you explore Ouzoud Waterfalls on your own after arriving. The guided tour with boat ride adds a boat experience at the base of the falls to the guided trek option.

Is lunch included in the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip?

Yes, a traditional Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the falls is included in the tour price. The meal features regional specialties and Moroccan flavors.

How long does the day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls take?

The full day trip runs 10 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including the drive, trek, boat ride (if selected), lunch, and free exploration time.

What should I wear for the trek to Ouzoud Waterfalls?

Wear trekking shoes or other footwear with a good grip, since the paths near the falls can be uneven and wet. The trek is suitable for all fitness levels, but proper shoes make the walk safer and more comfortable.