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Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech

Day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest falls in Morocco. From €30 per person.

Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech

The Ouzoud Waterfalls are about 110 metres high, in a green valley north-east of Marrakech. You walk down to the bottom, take a small boat to the falling water, and eat lunch with a view of the falls.

This trip suits travellers who like walking and water. The price starts at €30 per person.

Duration
1 days / 0 nights
Start
Marrakech
End
Marrakech
Group type
Private or shared
Vehicle
Minibus or car
Price from
€30 per person

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Day-by-day programme

Day 1

Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip

Driving: About 160 km each way, 2.5-3 hours

We pick you up at 8:00 and drive north-east to the Ouzoud Waterfalls. The falls are about 110 metres high. You walk down to the bottom, past small mills and monkeys in the trees. A small boat takes you close to the falling water. Lunch is at a restaurant with a view of the falls. We drive back and reach Marrakech in the early evening.

Where you sleep

No night. You return to your stay in Marrakech the same evening.

What is included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
  • Transport in a modern air-conditioned minibus or 4x4
  • English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip
  • 1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast
  • 1 night in a desert camp in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast
  • Camel ride at sunset and at sunrise in Erg Chebbi
  • Fuel, road tolls and driver costs

What is not included

  • Lunches (plan €8-20 per person per meal)
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees (Atlas Studios about €7; local guides are optional and paid on the spot)
  • Tips for your driver and guides (about €5-10 per person per day is common)
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under what is included

Good to know

  • Bring: sun cream, a hat, sunglasses, a light jacket for the evening, and a small bag for the camp night. The main luggage stays in the vehicle.
  • Best season: March to May and September to November. Summer days are hot. Winter nights in the desert are cold.
  • Physical level: easy. The camel ride is about 1 hour. You can take the 4x4 to the camp instead of a camel.
  • Children: welcome from age 4. We fit child seats on request. Tell us the ages when you book.
  • Desert camp: tents have real beds and blankets. Standard camps share bathrooms. Luxury camps have a private bathroom in the tent.
  • Pick-up: between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning from your stay in the start city, unless we agree another time.

Questions travellers ask

How much does the day trip cost?

The price starts at €30 per person. It depends on your group size and on private or shared transport. The exact price is in your quote before you pay anything.

What time do we leave and return?

We pick you up between 8:00 and 9:00 in the morning and we are back in Marrakech in the early evening, usually between 18:00 and 19:30. The exact times are in your confirmation.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included. We stop at a local restaurant and you pay for what you order. Plan about €8-15 per person.

Is this trip private or shared?

You can book it both ways. Shared trips run with a small group. Private trips are only your group, with your own driver. Tell us what you prefer.

What should I bring?

Sun cream, a hat, water, and good walking shoes. In winter add a warm layer. In the Atlas add a light rain jacket in spring.

Is it good for children?

Yes. The drive is 2 to 3 hours each way with stops. Children under 4 travel free on a parent's lap in a private car. Tell us the ages when you book.

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