Tours and Tickets to Experience Ouzoud Waterfalls (Cascades d’Ouzoud)

The only way to reach Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech is by driving or booking transportation—there’s no public transit option to reach the site. It’s about a 100-mile (160-kilometer), 2.5-hour drive, but if you don’t want to rent a car, you can join a tour or reserve a private car.

The most popular activity at Ouzoud Waterfalls is swimming. Summer visitors can cool off with a refreshing dip beneath the falls, after which you can have lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants, take a boat ride by the falls, or hike through the surrounding gorge and spot wild monkeys.

Yes, the most popular way to visit Ouzoud Waterfalls is as part of a guided tour. Most tours include round-trip transportation from Marrakech, plus free time for lunch and swimming at the falls. Some tours also visit Emin Evry's Cave or stop at a local Berber village on the way.

With a 2.5-hour drive each way from Marrakech, it’s best to give yourself plenty of time at Ouzoud Waterfalls. On arrival, you’ll need at least two hours to walk down the gorge to the base of the falls, go swimming, and take a boat cruise beneath the cascades. Many visitors also stay for lunch.

Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel if you’re visiting Ouzoud Waterfalls in the summer months—since this natural landmark is also a popular swimming hole. It’s also best to wear sturdy shoes, as the rocky path down to the gorge can be slippery, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

Yes, there are several places to stay near Ouzoud Waterfalls, including one 5-star resort, a few hotels and traditional riads, a maison d’hote (guesthouse), and a campsite. All of them are within walking distance or a short drive of the falls. As an alternative, many travelers visit on a day trip from Marrakech.