Grand TaxiShared grand taxi (change at Azilal)
Arriving3h(180 min)75–200 MAD
Schedule: Bab Doukala to Azilal when full (about 50 MAD a seat), then Azilal to Ouzoud (about 25 MAD a seat, or about 150 MAD for the whole car)
SiteCoordinates: 32.02° N, 6.72° W
Cascades d'Ouzoud
شلالات أوزودⵉⵎⵛⵛⴰⵚⵏ ⵏ ⵓⵥⵓⴹ
Lush canyon and waterfall spray
See on the mapAt a glance
- Recommended stay
- 1 to 2 days
- Best season
- March to May and September to November (full water volume and lush greenery)
- Elevation
- 1,060 m
- Best for
- Standing at the foot of Morocco's iconic 110-meter cascading waterfalls · Taking a wooden floral raft beneath the crashing water spray and permanent rainbows · Encounters with wild Barbary macaques playing in the olive groves · Hiking down the red river gorge past historic watermills and natural pools
- Key landmarks
- The Great Upper Falls viewpoint and rainbow sprayBottom pool and floral ferry raftsHistoric Berber watermills (giving Ouzoud its Amazigh name)Ouzoud River canyon hike to the sourceBarbary macaque monkey sanctuary paths
Morocco's highest multi-tiered waterfalls tumbling 110 meters through red cliffs and olive groves.
Getting there
2.5-hour drive or grand taxi east from Marrakech via Tanant, or 45 minutes west from Azilal
The Great 110-Meter Cascades of the Atlas
Crashing through a dramatic red limestone canyon in the foothills of the High Atlas near Azilal, the Cascades d’Ouzoud are Morocco’s most celebrated waterfalls. The Oued Ouzoud plunges 110 meters over three cascading tiers of red travertine rock, sending clouds of fine spray into the air that produce brilliant permanent rainbows when caught by morning sunshine. Shaded stone footpaths wind down through ancient groves of wild olive trees—giving the site its Amazigh name Ouzoud (“the act of grinding grain and olives”).
Canyon Trails and Macaque Encounters
At the base of the roaring cascades, small hand-powered wooden rafts decorated with fresh flowers ferry visitors across the emerald plunge pool, right up to the roaring curtain of water. Troop of wild Barbary macaques leap through the branches of pomegranate and carob trees along the trails, while traditional open-air cafes line the riverbank with tables set directly in the shallows. Following the river downstream reveals a wilder canyon with natural swimming holes and historic stone watermills still grinding flour for local villages.
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Average low and highRainy days
| Month | Average low and high | Rainy days | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2°C – 17°C36°F – 62°F | 3 | — |
| Feb | 4°C – 18°C40°F – 64°F | 10 | — |
| Mar | 9°C – 26°C48°F – 78°F | 3 | — |
| Apr | 12°C – 29°C54°F – 84°F | 5 | — |
| May | 12°C – 27°C53°F – 80°F | 8 | — |
| Jun | 18°C – 32°C64°F – 90°F | 4 | — |
| Jul | 21°C – 38°C70°F – 100°F | 0 | — |
| Aug | 22°C – 39°C72°F – 103°F | 1 | — |
| Sep | 16°C – 30°C60°F – 86°F | 1 | — |
| Oct | 14°C – 29°C57°F – 84°F | 3 | — |
| Nov | 8°C – 24°C46°F – 75°F | 1 | — |
| Dec | 5°C – 21°C40°F – 70°F | 1 | — |
Source: Open-Meteo Reanalysis at 32.015N 6.719W. Updated November 7, 2026. open-meteo.com
Suggested itinerary
Checked by Morocco Insider Tips on November 9, 2026
Day 1 Day 1 — The 110m Falls, Raft Ride, Monkeys & Canyon Trail
- Morning
- Arrive early at the top lookout of Ouzoud Falls to watch morning sunlight strike the mist and form vivid double rainbows. Descend the shaded stone stairways lined with wild olive trees where friendly Barbary macaques gather in the branches.
- Afternoon
- Board a decorated wooden raft at the base pool to cruise right up to the roaring curtain of water. Afterwards, settle into a shaded riverside café with your feet in the cool stream for a slow-cooked chicken tagine with preserved lemons.
- Evening
- Hike the scenic unpaved canyon path on the opposite riverbank away from day-tripper crowds, admiring peaceful rock pools, ancient stone grinding mills, and sunset views over the valley.
Tips
- Visit on weekdays or before 10:30 AM to enjoy the waterfalls in tranquility before tour buses arrive from Marrakech.
- Secure loose snacks and sunglasses around the macaques; while habituated to visitors, they remain wild animals.
Getting around
- Shared grand taxis run daily from Marrakech (Bab Doukkala) to Azilal, with onward connections to Ouzoud (~80 MAD total).
- Day trips from Marrakech take roughly 2.5 hours via the smooth P2102/R304 paved route.
Etiquette
- Do not feed the Barbary macaques processed human snacks; it harms their health and natural foraging habits.
- A modest tip (20 MAD) for the boatmen operating the manual rafts is customary and appreciated.
Sources, updated November 9, 2026
Getting here by train and bus
Direct rail, high-speed train, and coach routes connecting Cascades d'Ouzoud.
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