Overview
A day out from Marrakech to explore the Ouzoud Falls with a local guide, see the monkeys that live there and spend some free time by the water.
Tour highlights
- 1 h 30 walk around the falls with a local guide
- The monkeys that live in the area
- Free time by the falls, with the chance to swim in the river
- Optional lunch at open-air cafés overlooking the falls
- Optional free visit to an argan oil cooperative
Route at a glance
Full day · Your hotel or a meeting point in Marrakech → Marrakech
- Your hotel or a meeting point in Marrakech Starting point
- Ouzoud Falls
- Marrakech Ending point
About this tour
The Ouzoud Falls lie in the Atlas Mountains, an easy day trip from Marrakech. It is a day for enjoying nature at your own pace: walk, relax by the water, swim in the river if you feel like it or pick up some local crafts.
When you arrive, you set off on a 1 h 30 walk with a local guide, looking at the plants and wildlife of the area, including the monkeys that live there. Afterwards you have free time, and if you like you can have lunch at one of the small open-air cafés overlooking the falls.
This is a shared group trip in an air-conditioned minibus or 4×4 with a Spanish-speaking driver, with pickup from your hotel or a meeting point in Marrakech. On the way you pass through small towns and villages, and you can also choose to visit a women's argan oil cooperative free of charge.
Itinerary
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Start time 8:00
Pickup in Marrakech
Pickup from your hotel or from a set meeting point in Marrakech.
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Start time 8:30
Drive to the Ouzoud Falls
Transport Minibus or 4x4 Route Marrakech - Ouzoud
We take the national road heading towards Fes. Along the way we pass through small Moroccan towns and villages.
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Ouzoud Falls
Travel time 1 h 30 guided walk
Guided walk: you explore the area with a local guide, looking at the plants and wildlife, including the monkeys that live here.
Free time: relax by the falls or swim in the river if you wish.
Optional lunch at the open-air cafés overlooking the falls (not included).
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Argan oil cooperative (optional)
A stop to see how local women make argan oil.
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Return to Marrakech
Route Ouzoud - Marrakech
Drive back to Marrakech in the afternoon.
What's included
Included
- Return transfer from your hotel or riad
- Professional Spanish-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned minibus or 4x4
- Fuel
- 1 h 30 walk around the falls with a local guide
- Optional free visit to a women's argan oil cooperative
Not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tip for the driver
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes suited to changes in temperature
- Camera
- Swimwear and a towel if you want to swim in the river

