Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Ride & Barbary Macaques
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Full day
- Start
- Marrakech (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Marrakech
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic, Tamazight
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
- Best time
- April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Ouzoud waterfalls day trip
The Cascades d’Ouzoud are the highest waterfalls in Morocco: about 110 m of water dropping in several tiers into a red-rock canyon in the Middle Atlas foothills, 150 km north-east of Marrakech. Rainbows form in the spray most afternoons and families of wild Barbary macaques live in the olive trees around the falls.
This private day trip lets you walk down the canyon at your own pace with a local guide, take a small boat to the foot of the falls, have lunch on a terrace above the pools and walk back up the other side through the old village of Tanaghmeilt and its water mills.
With your own driver you can leave early to arrive before the group buses, which makes a real difference in summer and at weekends.
Highlights
- Morocco’s highest waterfalls (about 110 m)
- Boat ride under the falls
- Wild Barbary macaques
- Old water mills of Tanaghmeilt
- Lunch on a terrace with a view
- Arrive before the tour buses
Route map of the Ouzoud waterfalls day trip
- 1Marrakech
- 2Tanaghmeilt
- 3Ouzoud waterfalls
- ↩Back to Marrakech
Berber villages, walnut valleys and North Africa’s highest peak, Jbel Toubkal, just an hour from Marrakech. All tours in Atlas Mountains
Itinerary for the day
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08:00 Pick-up in Marrakech
Drive north-east through olive groves and Berber villages.
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10:45 Arrive at Ouzoud
Meet a local guide at the top of the falls.
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11:00 Canyon walk and boat ride
Walk down to the viewpoints and the pools, take a small raft under the falls and look for the macaques.
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13:00 Lunch above the falls
Tagine on a terrace overlooking the cascades, then free time to swim in summer.
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15:30 Return to Marrakech
Back at your accommodation around 18:30.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Ouzoud waterfalls day trip
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €190 | €190 |
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €190 | €63 |
| 4 | €190 | €48 |
| 6 | €190 | €32 |
| 8 | €190 | €24 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle with driver for the day
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- Bottled water
Not included
- Local guide at the falls (optional)
- Boat ride (paid on site)
- Lunch
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A light layer for the evening and a scarf for visiting religious sites.
Best time for this tour
April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the ouzoud waterfalls day trip cost?
For 2 travellers the private day trip costs €95 per person (€190 in total), and for 4 travellers €48 per person. The price is for your own vehicle and driver, so it goes down as your group grows.
Can you swim at the Ouzoud waterfalls?
Yes, in the lower pools in summer. Bring swimwear and sandals.
How many steps are there to the falls?
The path down is a mix of steps and trails, about 20–30 minutes. Coming back up is steeper; take your time.
When are the falls at their best?
In spring (March to May), after the winter rains, the falls are fullest. They flow all year.
Are the monkeys dangerous?
The Barbary macaques are wild but used to people. Do not feed them and keep food in your bag.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Hamid or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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