The main cascades
A 110m three-tier waterfall crashing into a pool below — walk all the way down to the base, or take one of the small boats into the spray.
Agadir, Morocco · 300 days of sunshine· Concierge · Mon–Sat · 09:00–18:00 GMT+1
Middle Atlas · Central Morocco
Ouzoud Falls, Morocco
Morocco's tallest waterfalls — 110 metres of cascades, rainbows and wild Barbary macaques deep 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, three hours from Marrakech in the Middle Atlas, are the loveliest waterfalls in the country — a 110-metre triple drop into a green gorge, often hung with rainbows in the afternoon spray. A shaded path zigzags down past olive terraces and old water mills (ouzoud is Berber for 'olives'), troops of wild Barbary macaques picking through the trees, and little boats nudging visitors right up to the foot of the falls. From the Agadir coast it's an inland excursion reached via Marrakech, and one we usually build into a wider tour rather than chase as a quick coastal day out.
What to see
Highlights of Ouzoud Falls.
Barbary macaques
Wild but habituated monkeys live in the olive and oak woods alongside the path — give them room and keep your snacks zipped away.
Gorge walk to El Abid river
An easy trail carries on below the falls into a green river gorge lined with riverside cafés and quiet spots for a swim.
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 out to Morocco's tallest waterfalls, with lunch on a terrace looking over the cascades.
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Before you go
Practical notes.
- Getting there: Around 2h30 by road from Marrakech, heading north-east toward Beni Mellal
- Best for: Nature, an easy day out, families and 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.
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Ouzoud Falls — common questions.
Is Ouzoud Falls worth a day trip from Marrakech?+
Yes — it's the most rewarding nature day out from the city: thundering waterfalls, wild monkeys and a green gorge, a complete change from the medina and the desert. Set off early to stay ahead of the afternoon crowds.
How long is the drive to Ouzoud from Marrakech?+
About two and a half hours each way. A private day trip leaves you several hours at the falls and a long lunch above the cascades before the evening drive back.
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From the journal
Stories and practical guides to plan your time in Ouzoud Falls and the wider Middle Atlas · Central Morocco.
Closest destinations
Pair Ouzoud Falls with.
These destinations are closest to Ouzoud Falls — easily combined on a private itinerary.
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Béni Mellal
Inland between Agadir and the Middle Atlas — Beni Mellal, gateway to the Ain Asserdoun springs and Bin el-Ouidane lake.
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Skoura
A palm-oasis town east of Ouarzazate, known for its earthen kasbahs — a scenic halt on the southern loop from the coast.
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