Ouzoud Falls
Ouzoud is a proper waterfall, not a trickle — tiers of water falling into a gorge full of olive trees, with Barbary macaques in the trees and small boats at the bottom.
What stands out
Why this place stays with people
- Tiered waterfall drop
- Walks down to the pools
- Barbary macaques
- Rainbows in the spray on sunny afternoons
Best time to go
Spring is best, when the water is highest. It gets busy on summer weekends.
From the driver's seat
About two and a half to three hours from Marrakech, so it's a long day trip — or a good stop on the way to Ait Bougmez.
Visitor guide
Your guide to Ouzoud Falls
How long to stay
A day trip from Marrakech.
Getting there
About two and a half to three hours from Marrakech.
Worth seeing
- The waterfalls, about 110 metres high
- Barbary macaques in the olive trees
- A small boat ride to the foot of the falls
Good to know
- Weekday mornings are the quietest.
- Please don't feed the monkeys. It makes them ill and aggressive.
- The path down is slippery when wet.
Routes through here
Ways to make it part of the trip
Ouzoud Falls, your way
Tell me when you're coming
Send your dates and who's travelling, and I'll suggest the best way to fit it into your trip.