Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech with local guide

A 360-foot waterfall and the monkeys that live there

A full-day guided tour from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains, with hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, and a complimentary boat ride. You hike through traditional Berber villages and orchards, walk to the base of the falls, and ride out on the water to see them from below. Lunch is at your own expense at local restaurants by the stream.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour to Ouzoud Waterfalls

• Pick up from Marrakech hotel at 8 am
• Drive 2.5 hours to Ouzoud
• Hike in Ouzoud village
• Explore valley, orchards, and water mills
• Meet Berber locals in mountains
• View and walk around Ouzoud Waterfalls
• Enjoy boat ride at waterfalls
• Lunch at local restaurant (own expense)
• See maggot monkey families near falls
• Drive 2.5 hours back to Marrakech
• Drop off at hotel or nearest riad point

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Marrakech hotel at 8 am and a 2.5-hour drive through the Atlas Mountains to Ouzoud. Once you arrive, a local guide takes you through the green valley and shady orchards that surround the falls, crossing past traditional water mills and stopping to meet Berbers living in the mountains. The landscape opens up as you approach the waterfall itself — a 360-foot plunge that forms rainbows in the mist as the water falls and bounces back up.

Walking to the top of the falls, you'll encounter families of Barbary macaques, the indigenous monkeys that make their home here and are accustomed to visitors. The boat ride is included as part of the tour, giving you a different angle of the falls from the water below. Lunch happens at one of the local restaurants scattered along the stream, where you can sit with views of the waterfall and order from their Tagine menu at your own cost.

The return drive to Marrakech takes another 2.5 hours, with drop-off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point late in the afternoon. The air-conditioned vehicle and local guide stay with you the entire day, so the route, timing and stops are all arranged.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• local guide in English, Spanish or French.
• complimentary boat ride at the base of the falls.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The day involves a 2.5-hour drive each way and several hours of hiking on uneven terrain with a steep climb to the top of the falls, so it suits travelers comfortable with a full day out and steady walking. The early 8 am start gets you to the waterfall mid-morning when the light is best and before the afternoon crowds arrive.

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Top questions

How far is Ouzoud Waterfall from Marrakech?

Ouzoud Waterfall is 2.5 hours by car from Marrakech, traveling through the Atlas Mountains. The drive is included in the tour, with pickup at your hotel at 8 am and return in the late afternoon.

What is there to do at Ouzoud besides seeing the waterfall?

The tour includes a hike through Berber villages, green valleys and traditional orchards, a walk to the top of the falls where you can see the resident monkey troops, and a boat ride on the water below the waterfall. Lunch at a local restaurant by the stream is on your own.

Will I get wet on the boat ride?

The boat ride is included as part of the tour and takes you out on the water at the base of the falls. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet or bring a change, and wear shoes with grip since the rocks and paths can be slippery.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The tour welcomes children from age 6 and is suitable for all fitness levels. The hike involves walking on uneven terrain and climbing to the top of the falls, so children should be comfortable with that pace and distance.

What language does the guide speak?

The local guide speaks English, Spanish or French, depending on availability. Confirm your preferred language when you book.

What's included and what do I pay for separately?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, the air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide for the full day, and the boat ride. Lunch at the local restaurants is at your own expense, as are tips and drinks.