Cascades d'Ouzoud

Cascades d'Ouzoud

At a little more that 2.5 hours (150km) north east of Marrakech in the Middle Atlas Mountains are the Cascades d'Ouzoud. The waterfalls are considered to be one of the most magnificent sights in the whole of Morocco, and definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Marrakech.

The falls, at over 100m high, are most photogenic in the mid afternoon when the sun starts to hit them and fabulous rainbows form.  Although the currents in the pools at the bottom of the falls are treacherous, it is possible to take a refreshing dip in them.

Around the falls are several working watermills, olive (Ouzoud in Berber) trees and fabulous landscape, the focus of many preservation associations.  For the more energetic, the area lends itself well to short treks.

Although the area attracts a number of visitors, its good walks and cafes are rarely overrrun, although it can be busy at weekends when Moroccans often visit.

For those wanting to stay overnight we offer accomodation in Riad Cascades d'Ouzoud a traditional earth-built riad set in a superb scenic location adjacent to Morocco's finest waterfalls.