A rainbow over the Ouzoud waterfalls and a boat on the pool belowA rainbow over the Ouzoud waterfalls and a boat on the pool below
Mountains & valleys

Ouzoud Waterfalls

Water, olive trees and wild monkeys.

From MarrakechAbout 150 km · 2 h 30
HeightAbout 110 m
Best monthsMarch to June
How longA day trip
In short

The Ouzoud Waterfalls, about 110 m high, are among the highest in North Africa, in the Middle Atlas about 2 h 30 from Marrakech. A path leads down through olive groves to the foot of the falls, with Barbary macaques along the way and boats at the bottom.

Why go

Four reasons to go

01The falls

Several cascades in a red canyon, often with a rainbow.

02Barbary macaques

Wild monkeys along the path.

03The boats

Small boats to the foot of the falls.

04Lunch by the water

Terraces facing the cascades.

Tours from Ouzoud Waterfalls

Tours that go there

Before you go

Ouzoud Waterfalls, the practical side

Getting there

About 2 h 30 from Marrakech.

Walking

Steps down and up, about 1 h 30 in total.

When to go

Spring has the most water; summer is busy.

Macaques

Don't feed them, and watch your bags.

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