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Ouzoud Falls
A half-day stop from Marrakech or a one-night stay if you want to swim and hike the gorge. Skip if you are short on time or have seen other big waterfalls.
Ouzoud Falls is a 110 m cascade in the High Atlas, about 150 km northeast of Marrakech. The main draw is the waterfall itself, seen from the top and bottom via a shady olive-tree path. Old mills, a few cafés and a short gorge walk fill a few hours. Most travellers come as a day trip from Marrakech (3 h each way) or break a journey between Marrakech and the Middle Atlas.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Dec–Feb (cold, less water)
- Airport
- RAK
- Nights
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ouzoud Falls19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ouzoud Falls, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyOuzoud is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRAK Marrakech Menara (About 3 h by car or grand taxi).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Moroccan style)MAD 10–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Grand taxi Marrakech–Ouzoud, one way (shared)checkMAD 100–150
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to the falls areacheckMAD 20–30
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personMAD 150
- Mid-range bedRiad double room, a night, per roomMAD 700
- High-end bedRiad double room, a night, per roomMAD 1,200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 300 · Mid MAD 600 · High MAD 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RAK Marrakech Menara (About 3 h by car or grand taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Mar (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ouzoud Falls: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot. The path from the top to the base is about 15 min down; the return is uphill. A narrow track leads to the Beni Mellal road for those with a car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Marrakech full guide130 km (81 mi)81 mi (130 km) west of Ouzoud Falls
From Marrakech: Car or tour 2.5–3 h · Full day
- Gibraltar city full guide480 km (298 mi)298 mi (480 km) north of Ouzoud Falls
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 3 h
Car or grand taxi via the R203 and N8, about 3 h
The most common base; leave early to arrive before the crowds.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Car via Azilal and the Tizi n'Test pass, about 2.5 h
Mountain roads; check conditions in winter.
Beni Mellal
skipDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via the R203, about 1.5 h
A larger town but no major sights.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the falls
Most hotels and riads are within a 5–10 min walk of the main viewpoint.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 500–900 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 900+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Riad double room1 × 1 night × MAD 700 | MAD 700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 600 | MAD 1,200 |
| Grand taxi Marrakech–Ouzoud, one way (shared)2 × MAD 100 · check | MAD 200 |
| Private transfer Marrakech–Ouzoud, one way1 × MAD 600 · check | MAD 600 |
| Guide for the gorge walk (optional)1 × MAD 150 · check | MAD 150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 285 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,568 per person per day, bed included | MAD 3,135 |
2026 estimate in MAD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Entry to the falls areacheck | MAD 20–30 |
| Tajine at a café near the falls | MAD 50–80 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | MAD 8–12 |
| Coffee (Moroccan style) | MAD 10–15 |
| Grand taxi Marrakech–Ouzoud, one way (shared)check | MAD 100–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The path can be slippery after rain; wear sturdy shoes.
- Swimming is possible but there are no lifeguards; check conditions locally.
- Monkeys (Barbary macaques) are common; do not feed them.
- Last buses back to Marrakech leave around 16:00–17:00 – confirm the time when you arrive.Last buses back to Marrakech leave around 4:00 PM–5:00 PM – confirm the time when you arrive.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance / Fire
- 15
- From a mobile
- 112
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لهذا المكان، من فضلكTo this place, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance / Fire15
- From a mobile112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Grand taxi Marrakech–Ouzoud, one way (shared): MAD 100–150 (check)
- Private transfer Marrakech–Ouzoud, one way: MAD 600–800 (check)
- Local guide for the gorge walk: MAD 150–200 (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (b'shhal?)
- غالي بزاف — Too expensive (ghali bzzaf)
- واش كاين الطواليط؟ — Where is the toilet? (wash kayn at-twalit?)
Darija (Moroccan Arabic) is the everyday language; French also works in tourist spots.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ouzoud Falls. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Dec–Feb (cold, less water) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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