Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike & Boat Ride

About this activity

Highlights

• Stand in front of Ouzoud, 110 metres of falling water
• Meet the wild Barbary macaques that live around the falls
• Take a small boat ride to the foot of the waterfall
• Walk through olive groves with a local guide

Full description

The Ouzoud waterfalls are the highest in North Africa and one of the most beautiful natural places in Morocco. The water drops in several levels into a green canyon, with rainbows in the spray on sunny days.

With a local guide you walk down past old mills and olive trees, meet the friendly Barbary monkeys, and cross the river on a colourful boat. There is time for lunch with a view of the falls and for a swim in summer.

Itinerary

1. 1
   08:00

   Hotel pickup

   Drive north east across the plains and through the Middle Atlas hills, about 2.5 hours.

2. 2
   10:30

   Arrival in Ouzoud

   Meet your local guide at the top of the falls and enjoy the first view.

3. 3
   10:45

   Guided hike

   Walk down to the bottom of the canyon past olive trees, small shops and the monkeys.

4. 4
   12:00

   Boat ride

   A short ride on a traditional boat close to the falling water.

5. 5
   12:30

   Lunch and free time

   Lunch in a terrace restaurant facing the falls, then free time to relax or swim in summer.

6. 6
   15:30

   Return to Marrakech

   Drive back with a short stop for coffee. Arrival around 18:30.

What's included

Pickup

Know before you go

• The hike takes about 1.5 hours with many steps
• Do not feed the monkeys, they are wild animals
• Bring swimwear in summer if you want to swim
• The falls are most powerful from March to June