Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls
Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls
Ouzoud Day Trip Highlights
- middle atlass montains
- waterfalls
- enjoy swimming
- Walking on the river
- see monkeys
- Enjoy wonderful views
Detailed Itinerary :
Pick up you from your Hotel or Riad at 8 o´clock in the morning, and we ll start our Day trip to Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech. Located 160 km from Marrakech and close to Azilal, we will find one of the most interesting geological sites of the Middle Atlas . These waterfalls are doubtless one of the most spectacular all over Africa, the visitor will be astonished with the landscapes and will be able to enjoy swimming in the charming waters of Oued Ouzoud, specially in summer time. after that explore the montains. And we recommend making a stop at the lookouts by the edge of the road. And take a look out to the abyss let your emotions fly with the strong sound of the water And the wonderful views. Then If we are lucky on the way we´ll see the funny macaque monkeys that can mischief even the most wise visitor . We´ll visit the traditional ancient water mills and we will stop for take some beautifull pectures . Then we will have Free time for eat tradictional berber tajine or we can do picnic lunch for we can have enough time, And lunch near these beautiful waterfalls. In the afternoon, Return to Marrakech, and end our day Day Excursion to Ouzoud falls
Ouzoud Falls : is the collective name for several waterfalls that empty into the El-Abid River’s (Arabic for “Slaves’ River”) gorge. This popular tourism destination is located near the Middle Atlas village of Tanaghmeilt, in the province of Azilal, 150 km northeast of Marrakech, Morocco. ‘Ouzoud’ means “the act of grinding grain” in Berber. This seems to be confirmed by the frequent mills in the region.
The bottom of the falls is accessible through a shaded path of olive trees. At the summit of the falls, there are a dozen old small mills that are still in use. One can also follow a narrow and difficult track leading to the road of Beni Mellal. While descending the gorges from the “wadi el-Abid” in a canyon sometimes one does not distinguish the bottom which is nearly 600 metres down.
It is the most visited site of the region. In the vicinity, green valleys, mills, orchards and a superb circuit of the gorges of the El-Abid River are found. Many local and national associations lead projects to protect and preserve the site.