Les cascades d'Ouzoud dans le Moyen Atlas
Nature

Marrakech → Ouzoud waterfalls by car

At 110 metres high, Morocco's most beautiful waterfall can be visited in a day from Marrakech, among olive trees, Barbary macaques and small terrace restaurants.

150 km2 h 45Paved roads, last kilometres windingModerate

Highlights

  • 110 m waterfall in the Middle Atlas
  • Wild Barbary macaques
  • Boat ride under the falls
  • Paths and terraces with a view

Itinerary hour by hour

  1. 7 h 30

    Early start

    The journey is long: leave before 8 am to enjoy the site before the groups.

  2. 10 h 30

    Arrival in Ouzoud

    Park in the guarded car park at the entrance to the village, then walk down to the waterfall.

  3. 11 h 30

    Path and falls

    Walk down to the foot of the falls, or take a boat. Watch out for the macaques: do not feed them.

  4. 13 h 00

    Lunch with a view

    The terrace restaurants overlook the waterfall; book a table on the edge if you are in a group.

  5. 15 h 30

    Return

    Allow about 2 h 45 of driving. Take care on the last, winding kilometres.

Our tips

  • Non-slip shoes recommended: the rocks are wet.
  • Bring change for the car park and the boats.
  • The waterfall is most spectacular in spring, after the rains.
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FAQ

Questions about Ouzoud waterfalls

Yes, but it is a long day (about 5 h 30 of driving there and back). A night there is more comfortable.

An economy or city car is enough; an SUV is more comfortable at the end of the route.