Morocco's highest waterfalls, 150 km from Marrakech: when to leave, where to park, how much time to allow.
The Ouzoud waterfalls, a 110-metre drop in the Middle Atlas, are one of the favourite excursions for visitors to Marrakech.
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The journey
About 150 km, or 2 h 30 to 2 h 45 depending on traffic. The road is paved, with a more winding final stretch. Leave before 8 am to enjoy the site before the groups arrive.
On site
- Parking: an attended car park at the entrance to the village, for a few dirhams.
- Trail: the walk down to the foot of the falls takes about 30 minutes.
- Boats: you can take one to go under the waterfalls.
- Macaques: they roam free; don't feed them.
When to go?
Spring is ideal: the falls are at their fullest after the rains. In summer it is very busy; arrive early.
One day or two?
- One day: possible but long (5 h 30 of driving there and back).
- Two days: stay in a guesthouse in the village to enjoy the site at sunset.
Which car?
An economy car or a city car is enough; an SUV is more comfortable on the last part of the journey.
See the detailed page: Ouzoud waterfalls.
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