Day Trip to Ouzoud falls
Day Trip to Ouzoud falls
✅ Day Trip Itinerary: Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls over night in marrakech
🕓 Total travel time: ~5–6 hours round trip
🛣 Distance each way: ~160 km (~100 miles)
🚗 Best by: Private car, grand taxi, or organized tour (no train access)
📍 Departure from Marrakech
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Time: 8:00 AM
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Early departure gives you more time to enjoy the falls. Most tours also leave around this time.
🚗 Drive to Ouzoud Falls
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Duration: ~2.5–3 hours
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Scenic drive through Berber villages, olive groves, and low Atlas foothills.
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Optional stop: Tanaghmeilt village (right near the falls) for a quick stretch.
🌊 Arrival at Ouzoud Falls
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ETA: 11:00 AM
🌟 Things to Do at Ouzoud Falls (4–5 hours)
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Hike Down to the Base (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
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Descend through olive tree groves.
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Enjoy the views and monkeys along the trail.
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Boat Ride at the Base (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)
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Short and fun boat ride gets you close to the base of the falls for great photos (~20 MAD).
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Lunch at a Local Restaurant (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
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Eat at a terrace with a view of the falls.
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Recommended dishes: tagine, grilled kefta, Berber omelet.
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Relax or Swim (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
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In warm weather, you can swim in the pools below (note: water is cold).
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Alternatively, enjoy the view and tea from a café.
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Hike Back Up and Spot Barbary Monkeys (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
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Monkeys often hang around the upper falls and are accustomed to people.
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🛣️ Return to Marrakech
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Departure: ~3:30 PM
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Arrival in Marrakech: ~6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📝 Notes:
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Wear good walking shoes: Trails can be steep and slippery.
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Bring swimwear and towel if you plan to swim.
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Expect some interaction with monkeys—don’t feed them.
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Private tours often include a guide who can take you on the best hiking route.
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Temperatures at the falls are usually cooler than in Marrakech.
Would you like me to recommend a few reliable tour companies or help you plan a 2-day version with a night in the area?
Map itinerary