Ouzoud ExcursionsOperated by Visit Morocco Trips, licensed tourist transport company, licence no. 1550/TOUR/2018
Private Ouzoud Waterfalls Tours from Marrakech
Private trips from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, with pickup at your hotel or riad. One vehicle, your group only, a total price confirmed before you pay.
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Private Ouzoud tour
Private vehicle from Marrakech and a local guide at the falls for the walk, the viewpoints and the mills. Our main day trip.
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Private transport to Ouzoud
Return trip with a private driver and 3 to 4 hours of free time at the falls. For travellers who like to explore on their own.
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Premium private day
Driver, private guide, boat ride and lunch by the falls, all arranged and included. A day at Ouzoud with nothing to organise.
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Ouzoud with a local guide
Both banks, the best-placed viewpoints, the mills and the macaques, with someone who knows the paths. Included in our private tour.
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Boat ride and lunch by the falls
Add the raft ride in the spray and a terrace lunch facing the falls to your private Ouzoud day. We arrange both for your group.
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How our prices work
One price per vehicle for your whole group, options listed clearly, and a written total before any payment.
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- Private vehicle and driver for your group only, 7 or 17 seats
- Pickup at your hotel, or at the nearest gate of the medina for riads
- Total price for your group confirmed before you pay
- 50% deposit online, balance to the driver on the day
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
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Total price confirmed before you pay
- Private vehicle and driver for your group only, 7 or 17 seats
- Pickup at your hotel, or at the nearest gate of the medina for riads
- Total price for your group confirmed before you pay
We run private day trips from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, about three hours' drive away, with a vehicle and driver for your group only. Choose transport only, a guided tour or a premium day with everything included, then send a request online or on WhatsApp and we reply the same day.
Private trips to Ouzoud, in short
Ouzoud Excursions organises private day trips from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, a 110 m cascade in the central High Atlas, about 150 to 160 km from the city. A vehicle and a driver are reserved for your group only. You pick the level of service: transport only, a guided tour, or a premium day where the guide, the boat ride and lunch are already arranged.
The day follows a simple rhythm: pickup around 8:00, about three hours' drive, three to four hours at the falls, and back in Marrakech in the early evening. The price is for the whole vehicle and you receive the total in writing before you pay anything.
Three ways to visit Ouzoud with us
| Private transport | Private Ouzoud tour | Premium private day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle and driver | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pickup at hotel or riad meeting point | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free time at the falls | About 3 to 4 hours, on your own | About 3 to 4 hours, with a guide for the walk | About 3 to 4 hours, with a guide for your group only |
| Local guide at Ouzoud | Option | Included | Included |
| Boat ride at the foot of the falls | Option | Option | Included |
| Lunch by the falls | Option | Option | Included, at a selected restaurant |
| Good for | Travellers who like to explore alone | First visit, families, anyone who wants context | A day with nothing to organise |
The private transport suits people who want a reliable car and the freedom to walk at their own speed. The private Ouzoud tour is our main offer: a local guide meets you at the falls and shows you the paths, the viewpoints and the old mills. The premium private day bundles everything so you do not have to negotiate or choose on the spot.
What the day looks like
- Around 8:00: the driver picks you up at your hotel entrance or at the meeting point closest to your riad.
- Morning: the road crosses the Haouz plain and climbs towards the Atlas foothills. The drive takes about three hours, and you can ask for a short break on the way.
- Late morning: arrival at Ouzoud, at about 1,060 m of altitude. A paved path lined with terrace cafés leads down to the foot of the falls in about 20 minutes.
- Three to four hours on site: viewpoints over the three tiers, the boat ride under the spray, lunch on a terrace, and the Barbary macaques that live around the falls.
- Afternoon: walk back up, then the drive to Marrakech, where you arrive in the early evening.
Exact times depend on the season and your pickup point. We confirm them after booking.
Why book a private trip
A shared day tour follows a fixed schedule with other travellers. With a private trip, the car leaves when your group is ready, stops when someone needs a break, and the time at the falls is yours. Families can travel at a child's pace. Photographers can wait for the light. Groups of friends stay together in one vehicle sized for them, up to 17 seats.
You also deal with one licensed operator from the first message to the drop-off. Ouzoud Excursions is run by Visit Morocco Trips, a Moroccan company holding a tourist transport licence (agrément n° 1550/TOUR/2018).
Pickup in the medina
Hotels in Guéliz, Hivernage, Agdal or the Palmeraie are easy: the driver waits at the entrance. Riads are different, because cars cannot enter the medina lanes. We meet you at the nearest gate or car park the vehicle can reach, for example Bab Doukkala, Bab Laksour or Bab Agnaou, depending on where you stay. The driver confirms the point the day before, and many riads send someone to walk guests to the car. Our riad pickup guide lists the usual meeting points by quarter.
How booking works
Send a request with the online form or on WhatsApp. No payment is taken at that stage. We reply the same day with the total price for your vehicle and the options you asked for. Once you agree, you pay a 50% deposit online by PayPal or by card through PayPal, and the balance in cash to the driver on the day. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the trip. All the steps are on how to book.
About the Ouzoud Waterfalls
The Ouzoud Waterfalls lie in Azilal Province, in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region. The Oued Ouzoud, also called the Oued Tissakht, drops about 110 m in three tiers into the gorge of the Oued El Abid, between Jurassic limestone cliffs and olive groves. Small traditional mills still stand along the stream, and a troop of Barbary macaques, an endangered species, lives on the site. Ouzoud is also a geosite of the M'Goun UNESCO Global Geopark.
The flow changes with the seasons: stronger in spring, lower in late summer. Our Ouzoud travel guide covers the walk, the seasons, what to bring and how to behave around the macaques.
Ouzoud guide
Ouzoud Waterfalls guide
Everything to plan a day at Ouzoud from Marrakech: route, timing, the walk down, the boat, macaques, seasons and what to bring.
Riad pickup in the medina
Cars cannot enter the medina lanes: we meet you at the nearest gate. Usual pickup points by quarter and practical tips.
Frequently asked questions
Booking, payment, pickup, timing, children, the walk, boat, lunch, macaques and weather: short, clear answers.
Frequently asked questions
How far are the Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech?
The Ouzoud Waterfalls are about 150 to 160 km north-east of Marrakech, in Azilal Province. The drive takes about three hours each way on paved roads. That is why a day trip starts early, usually with a pickup around 8:00, and gets you back to Marrakech in the early evening after three to four hours at the falls.
Is the trip really private?
Yes. The vehicle and the driver are for your group only, from a couple to a family of ten. We use a 7-seat minivan for 1 to 7 travellers and a 17-seat minibus for 8 to 17 travellers. You never share the car with strangers, and the day follows your pace.
What is the difference between your three offers?
Private transport is the return trip with a driver and free time at the falls. The private Ouzoud tour adds a local guide for the walk to the falls and the viewpoints. The premium private day includes the guide, the boat ride and lunch at a selected restaurant by the falls, so nothing is left to arrange on the day. Compare the private transport, the guided tour and the premium day.
How much does a private trip to Ouzoud cost?
We price per vehicle for the whole group, not per person. The total depends on the offer, the size of the group and the options you add, such as the boat ride or lunch. We send the total price in writing before any payment, after you send a request online or on WhatsApp. The prices page explains what changes the price.
Can you pick us up from a riad in the medina?
Yes. Cars cannot enter the medina lanes, so we meet you at the nearest gate or car park the vehicle can reach, such as Bab Doukkala, Bab Agnaou or Bab Laksour depending on your riad. The driver confirms the exact point before the day, and many riads send someone to walk you to the car. Read riad pickup.
How do I book and pay?
Send a request with the online form or on WhatsApp at +212 661 454 738. There is no payment at the request stage. We confirm the total price in writing, then you pay a 50% deposit online by PayPal or by bank card through PayPal. You pay the balance in cash to the driver on the day. Details on how to book.
Can we cancel?
Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the trip and the deposit is refunded in full. After that, or if nobody shows up, the deposit is not refunded. If the weather makes the trip unsafe, for example a storm or a closed road, you choose between a new date and a full refund of the deposit.
Is Ouzoud suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome and Ouzoud is a popular family outing. Tell us the ages when you book. The paths to the foot of the falls have steps and slopes, so a pushchair is hard on the way down and a baby carrier works better. The walk down takes about 20 minutes, with cafés along the way for breaks.