Ouzoud waterfalls day trip from Marrakech
A long private day trip from Marrakech to the Ouzoud falls, about 110 m high, 160 km away in the Middle Atlas, with three to four hours at the falls.
Length
1 day
Stops
1
Farthest point
Ouzoud Falls
160 km, 3 h
Price per vehicle
from 1,100 MAD
per car
A full day with a private driver to the Ouzoud waterfalls, 160 km from Marrakech (about 3 h each way). The falls drop about 110 m in three tiers into the El-Abid gorge. You get three to four hours at the falls. The price is 1,100 MAD per car for up to 3 guests and covers the vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls.
The day
Early morning
the drive north-east
Pickup around breakfast time. The road crosses farmland and climbs into the Middle Atlas foothills, with a coffee break on the way.
Late morning to mid-afternoon
the falls
Paths lead from the top of the falls down to the pools at the base. Small boats take visitors out on the pools for a fee. Lunch near the falls is paid on the spot.
Late afternoon
back to Marrakech
The driver meets you at the parking area at the time you agree and drives you back.
Where the trip goes
160 km · 3 h
The road from Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls, the farthest point of the trip. Your driver takes the same car all the way.
On the route
- Marrakech
- Ouzoud Falls 160 km
Included
- Private car and driver for the day, just your group
- Fuel and motorway tolls
- Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel, or the nearest car-accessible point for a medina riad
Not included
- Entry tickets
- Local guides
- Meals and drinks
- Camel, mule or quad rides
- Tips
- Boat rides at the pools
Before you go
- The paths down to the base are steep in parts; trainers or walking shoes help.
- Start early; this is the longest day trip on our list.
- Groups of up to 7 travel by van and up to 16 by minibus; the office quotes those in writing.
Questions about this trip
How long is the drive to Ouzoud?
About 3 h each way for 160 km. With three to four hours at the falls, plan on a day of 10 hours or more.
Do we need a guide at Ouzoud?
No. The paths are easy to follow from the top. Local guides do offer their services at the car park; agree any price before you set off.
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Landing soon?
Send your flight details now. The office replies Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00; drivers work around the clock.
- Price fixed before you travel
- Nothing to pay online
- Written confirmation from the office