Ouzoud Falls, Morocco

Morocco's highest waterfalls — 110 metres of cascades, rainbows and wild Barbary macaques, on the central-Atlas road that links Fes to Marrakech.

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Best time

March–June and September–October

Recommended

Day trip on the Marrakech leg, or a stop on the Fes–Marrakech overland

Airport

Marrakech Menara (RAK) + 2h30, or Fès-Saïs (FEZ) by the overland route

Region

Middle Atlas · Central Morocco

Why Ouzoud Falls

The Cascades d'Ouzoud are the country's most beautiful waterfalls — a 110-metre triple drop into a green gorge, often crowned with rainbows in the afternoon spray. They sit in the central Middle Atlas, on the Béni Mellal axis that connects Fes to Marrakech, so for guests based in Fes they slot most naturally onto the overland leg south rather than as a quick out-and-back: from Fes it is a long way down through Azrou and Béni Mellal, while from Marrakech it is a 2h30 drive north-east. Either way the reward is the same — a shaded path winding down past olive groves and old water mills (ouzoud means 'olives' in Berber), with troops of wild Barbary macaques along the way (the same Middle Atlas species you meet in the cedar forests of Azrou, an hour south of Fes) and small boats ferrying visitors to the foot of the falls.

What to see

Highlights of Ouzoud Falls.

The main cascades

A 110m three-tier waterfall thundering into a pool — walk down to the base or take a small boat into the spray.

Barbary macaques

Wild, habituated monkeys live in the olive and oak woods beside the path — the same Middle Atlas species watched from the cedar roadside at Azrou near Fes. Keep your distance and your snacks zipped away.

Gorge walk to El Abid river

A gentle trail continues below the falls into a green river gorge with riverside cafés and swimming spots.

Itineraries

Our Ouzoud Falls tours.

Every itinerary below is privately operated, fully customisable, and includes a deep stop in Ouzoud Falls. Click any tour for the day-by-day plan, the map, dates and pricing.

1 day

Ouzoud Falls on the central-Atlas leg

A private day to Morocco's highest waterfalls with lunch over the cascades — joined from the Marrakech leg, or built into a Fes–Marrakech overland through Béni Mellal.

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Before you go

Practical notes.

Getting there: About 2h30 by road from Marrakech, north-east toward Béni Mellal; from Fes, on the long overland leg via Azrou and Béni Mellal
Best for: Nature, an easy day out, families, photographers

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FAQ

Ouzoud Falls — common questions.

Can I see Ouzoud Falls on a Fes-based trip?+

Not as a day trip from Fes — the falls sit far to the south in the central Middle Atlas. The natural way to include them is on the Marrakech leg of an imperial journey, where they are a 2h30 drive north-east of the city, or as a scenic stop on a Fes-to-Marrakech overland through Azrou and Béni Mellal. Go early to beat the afternoon crowds.

How long is the drive to Ouzoud from Marrakech?+

About 2.5 hours each way. A private day gives you several hours at the falls and a lunch overlooking the cascades before returning by evening. On a Fes–Marrakech overland we slot it in as the highlight of the central-Atlas section rather than a separate detour.

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