The main cascades
A 110m three-tier waterfall thundering into a pool — walk down to the base or take a small boat into the spray.
Essaouira, MoroccoConcierge · 7 Days · 9–21H GMT+1
Middle Atlas · Central Morocco
Ouzoud Falls, Morocco
Morocco's highest waterfalls — 110 metres of cascades, rainbows and wild Barbary macaques in the Middle Atlas.
Best time
March–June and September–October
Recommended
Day trip from Marrakech
Airport
Marrakech Menara (RAK) + 2h30
Region
Middle Atlas · Central Morocco
Why Ouzoud Falls
The Cascades d'Ouzoud sit in the Middle Atlas about three hours inland from Marrakech — and a long way from the Atlantic coast, so they belong to an inland mountain itinerary rather than an Essaouira beach trip. They are the country's most beautiful waterfalls: a 110-metre triple drop into a green gorge, often crowned with rainbows in the afternoon spray. A shaded path winds down past olive groves and old water mills (ouzoud means 'olives' in Berber), with troops of wild Barbary macaques along the way and small boats ferrying visitors to the foot of the falls.
What to see
Highlights of Ouzoud Falls.
Barbary macaques
Wild, habituated monkeys live in the olive and oak woods beside the path — keep your distance and your snacks zipped away.
Gorge walk to El Abid river
A gentle trail continues below the falls into a green river gorge with riverside cafés and swimming spots.
Itineraries
Our Ouzoud Falls tours.
Every itinerary below is privately operated, fully customisable, and includes a deep stop in Ouzoud Falls. Click any tour for the day-by-day plan, the map, dates and pricing.
1 day
Ouzoud Falls private day
A private day trip from Marrakech to Morocco's highest waterfalls, with lunch over the cascades.
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Before you go
Practical notes.
- Getting there: About 2h30 by road from Marrakech, north-east toward Beni Mellal
- Best for: Nature, an easy day out, families, photographers
Concierge
Have your Ouzoud Falls trip designed by a local
Tell us your dates, group size and pace. We'll send back a written proposal within 24 hours — private guides, transfers, riads, the lot.
Request a proposalFAQ
Ouzoud Falls — common questions.
Is Ouzoud Falls worth a day trip from Marrakech?+
Yes — it's the most rewarding nature day trip from the city: dramatic waterfalls, wild monkeys and a green gorge, all very different from the medina and the desert. Go early to beat the afternoon crowds.
How long is the drive to Ouzoud from Marrakech?+
About 2.5 hours each way. A private day trip gives you several hours at the falls and a lunch overlooking the cascades before returning by evening.
Closest destinations
Pair Ouzoud Falls with.
These destinations are closest to Ouzoud Falls — easily combined on a private itinerary.
46 kmHigh Atlas · M'Goun massif
Aït Bougmez Valley
Morocco's 'Happy Valley' in the high M'Goun massif — terraced Berber villages and meadows, as far in spirit from sea-level Essaouira as Morocco gets.
Explore50 kmMiddle Atlas foothills · Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Béni Mellal
Springs, a turquoise reservoir and the Ouzoud falls in the Middle Atlas foothills — a green inland hub deep in the country, away from the coast.
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107 kmPre-Sahara · Drâa-Tafilalet
Skoura
An earthen-kasbah palm oasis east of Ouarzazate — the desert-bound interior far from Essaouira's salt air, crowned by the restored Amerdil.
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