In this private excursion, we propose a getaway with a round trip from Marrakech on the same day, organized completely privately, with a vehicle and driver in English, Spanish.
A comfortable service to immerse yourself in one of the most visited and interesting places in the region. On this excursion, you will not only see a waterfall, since during the journey you will cross through beautiful landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and you will be able to appreciate numerous Berber villages where their way of life still seems unchanged.
This excursion to the Ouzoud Waterfalls has as its destination this remote corner of the Ouzoud River, which is, in turn, a tributary of the Abi River and the place where these falls are located. Its location is the small Berber village of Tanaghmeilt, in the province of Azilal. The Ouzoud owes its name to the olive groves that cover the valley that surrounds this beauty of nature.
The waterfalls or also called Ouzoud waterfalls are made up of spectacular waterfalls with more than 110 meters of fall divided into three main steps. The 110 meters is an incredible height that makes them the largest waterfalls in North Africa. In addition, its clayey landscape is characteristic, surrounded by rivers and impressive gorges, with a high flow, even during the summer. At the top of the waterfalls, we can find various mills, which are still in use today.
This idyllic and unique landscape is also famous because it is frequented by Barbary apes, an indigenous primate that still lives in the wild in the country and does not hesitate to interact with tourists who approach them. The path that runs through the waterfalls is divided into two types: on the one hand, the cemented path with a railing, and on the other, a more natural one, ideal for lovers of hiking. Of course, there is no shortage of shops and restaurants, some of which have terraces with beautiful views of the surroundings and offer typical local cuisine. It is also a perfect place to have a Moroccan tea and contemplate this spectacle of nature
Discover the impressive Morocco Ouzoud waterfalls. One of the most popular wonders in the country and also the second-highest waterfall in Africa, Of 110 m in height. Meanwhile our private/sharing excursion is organized in small groups of no more than 17 tourists. Mainly individual travelers, couples or small groups of travelers sharing the same values. As a result The visit is lively and economically advantageous.
Also these waterfalls of ouzoud are located inside the Megum Park. Characterized by its mineralogical and paleontological wealth. This park has many places of geological and archaeological interest, such as dinosaur tracks or rock carvings, among others. The Ouzoud Waterfalls are one of the most interesting geological points of this park, and it is one of the most spectacular visited in the area.
The distance to be covered on this excursion to the Ouzoud Waterfalls is not too great, as they have located about 180 km from Marrakech.
However, since the road runs through a mountainous area, the journey time is about 3 hours. Therefore, the departure time will be early, at 8:30, to also be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes that appear before our eyes along the way. In fact, we will cross through small towns with a rural atmosphere, in which we will be able to contemplate the locals in their daily chores.
Once you have parked the car and completed the path that leads to the waterfalls, you will find numerous rafts to make the journey as close as possible to the waterfall. Already in the area of the waterfalls themselves, you can cool off in the cold and pure water, as many locals do.
In the afternoon and after having fully enjoyed the surroundings, we will start our way back to Marrakech and to your hotel to end this excursion to the Ouzoud Waterfalls. Get in touch with us and we will organize a tailor-made route!
The river (Oued) Ouzoud, is tributary of the Oued el Abid to which it joins a few kilometers later. falls a total of 110 meters uninterrupted in three steps, generating as spectacle both for the eye and for the ear. The flow of the waterfall is considerable and fairly constant throughout the year.
And, is a Berber word which means “olive” refers to the nearby olive trees, Which shade the path that leads to the lower part of the waterfalls. At the top, There are a dozen ancient water mills, Still in use today and that can be visited.
If we follow the flow of the River, We see that it penetrates into a deep gorge at some points reaches 600 meters deep. It is the Abid Gorge. At its exit we find an area of spectacular clastic rock formations: the gorges of the Oued el Abid, Which have walls of up to 300 meters in height.
Without a doubt, It is an interesting excursion in the middle of nature because of its beautiful sight.
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Yes, all our trips are made in a private vehicle with a driver in your language.
All of our excursions are conducted in a private vehicle with a driver who speaks your native tongue. We’ll also include a private guided walking tour of the medina with an official guide from the Tourism ministry in the significant cities, so you can learn so much about the cities’ secrets.
Yes; In our excursions, we include a baby seat. Just remember to indicate it at the time of booking.
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