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Main falls

Morocco's highest waterfalls, about 110 metres, dropping in several tiers into a red gorge surrounded by olive trees and visited by wild Barbary macaques.

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Time needed
2 hours
Entry
Free (parking and guides paid)
Best time
Morning
Area
Ouzoud

Tiered waterfalls 110 m high.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Ouzoud, Azilal Province

  • Car: 2h30 from Marrakech.
  • Tours: Day trips from Marrakech.
  • Bus: To Azilal, then a grand taxi.

The story of Ouzoud Falls

"Ouzoud" comes from the Berber word for olive; old olive mills still stand near the falls.

Rainbows often appear in the spray in the morning.

Best time to visit

Best season

March to June.

Best time of day

Morning.

Summer

Busy and hot.

Tips before you go

  • See rainbows in the morning.
  • Do not feed the monkeys.
  • Wear shoes with grip.

Best hotels near Ouzoud Falls

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotels in Ouzoud

Near the falls.

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Riads near Ouzoud Falls

Simple guesthouses.

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Riads in Marrakech

Day trip base.

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What's around Ouzoud Falls

  • Gorge trailBelow the falls.
  • Ouzoud villageAbove.
  • Bin El Ouidane lake1 hour.

Questions travellers ask

How tall are they?

About 110 m.

Can I swim?

In some pools, in summer.

Is it a long walk?

About 1–2 hours round trip.

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