Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls Private Day Trip & Boat Ride

Summary

Guided Ouzoud Falls Experience with Local Lunch & Monkeys

Start your day with hotel pickup in Marrakech and head out for a guided hike through olive groves toward Ouzoud Waterfalls. Watch monkeys play along the trail, take a boat ride beneath the falls’ spray, and enjoy an authentic Moroccan lunch overlooking the cascades—a mix of adventure and calm you’ll remember long after heading home.

What’s the experience like?

We were already out of Marrakech before I’d finished my coffee—just that early morning light and the van humming along, windows cracked for a bit of cool air. Our guide, Youssef, was telling us about his childhood in the Atlas foothills when the landscape started to change: olive groves, red earth, and then suddenly you could hear water somewhere below. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to feel so green after all that dry road.

The walk down to Ouzoud Waterfalls was steeper than I thought, but Youssef kept stopping to point out wild herbs or call out greetings in Arabic to people selling oranges by the path. There were monkeys everywhere—Barbary macaques just hanging around like they owned the place. One tried to steal my friend’s sandwich (she still laughs about it). The spray from the falls hit us before we even saw them; it smelled like wet stone and mint tea from the café above.

We took one of those little boats right up close—close enough that my shoes got soaked and I didn’t even care. Lunch was tagine at a spot where you could see rainbows in the mist if you squinted. On the drive back to Marrakech, everyone got quiet for a while. Maybe it was just tiredness or maybe it was that feeling you get when you’ve seen something real and kind of wild. If you’re thinking about a private day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls, honestly—it’s worth it for that moment alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip

• Private transfer from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls
• Guided hike with views of waterfalls and landscape
• Observe Barbary macaque monkeys
• Lunch at local restaurant near falls
• Return transfer to Marrakech

Top questions

How long is the drive from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls?

The drive usually takes about 2.5 to 3 hours each way by private vehicle.

Are there monkeys at Ouzoud Falls?

Yes, Barbary macaque monkeys live around Ouzoud Falls and are often seen along the walking paths.

Is lunch included on this private day trip?

If selected during booking, lunch at a local restaurant near the waterfalls is included in your tour package.

Do I need special hiking gear for Ouzoud Waterfalls?

No special gear is needed; comfortable walking shoes are recommended as some trails can be steep or slippery.

What’s included

Your experience covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, private transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4x4, an optional boat ride beneath the falls, guidance from locals who know every shortcut on the trail, and specialized infant seats if needed—all designed so you can just relax into the day.