Cascades d'Ouzoud
GeositeM'Goun UNESCO Geopark

Ouzoud Waterfalls

Morocco's highest waterfalls — 110 meters

Aït Taguella, Province d'Azilal 1060 m 7 340 inhabitants Iconic site
110 m
Waterfall height
160 km
From Marrakech
1060 m
Altitude
Magots
Endemic macaques

Overview

The magnificent Ouzoud waterfalls, where water springs from a height of 110 meters and spectacularly plunges into a basin of limestone rocks! It is one of the most beautiful sites in the Central High Atlas and the M'Goun Geopark. Surrounding the waterfall is lush nature, offering opportunities to visit springs, gorges, zawiyas, caves, grain mills, and authentic berber villages.

A place for relaxation and rejuvenation, you can engage in various activities throughout the year according to your preferences. You can also hire accredited tourist guides to accompany you on your hikes and cultural and sports activities. Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus) live freely around the waterfalls, offering a unique encounter with wildlife.

CascadesCascades au coucher du soleil

Access & Distances

248 km
from Casablanca
160 km
from Marrakech
87 km
from Béni Mellal
56 km
from Bin El Ouidane
36 km
from Azilal
64 km
from Demnate

GPS Coordinates

32.0167° N, 6.7167° W — Aït Taguella

Paved road from Marrakech via Bin El Ouidane. Parking available on site.

Attractions & Points of Interest

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Ouzoud Waterfalls (110 m)

The magnificent waterfalls where water springs from a height of 110 meters and spectacularly plunges into a basin of limestone rocks. One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Africa.

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Village of Tanghmelt

Authentic Berber village with colorful pisé houses, offering an immersion in the daily life of Amazigh communities of the High Atlas.

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Gorges of Oued El Abid

Deep and wild gorges carved by the Oued El Abid river, offering spectacular landscapes and possibilities for hiking and kayaking.

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Caves of Jemaa Ikarioune

Natural caves with remarkable stalactite and stalagmite formations, testifying to millions of years of geological activity.

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Springs of Tabounoute

Natural springs of fresh water gushing from the rock, feeding the waterfalls and creating a lush microclimate around the site.

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Barbary Macaques

Population of Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus) living freely around the waterfalls, an emblematic and endangered species of Morocco.

Activities

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Swimming in pools
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Hiking
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Kayaking on Oued El Abid
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Barbary macaque watching
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Berber village visits
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Landscape photography

Photo Gallery

Official interpretive panel — Ouzoud Waterfalls

Official interpretive panel — Ouzoud Waterfalls

Official Tourist Guide

Download the official tourist guide of Ouzoud Waterfalls to prepare your visit.

Download Guide (PDF)

Location & Access

The Ouzoud Waterfalls are accessible from Marrakech (160 km) via Bin El Ouidane.

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Ouzoud Waterfalls
32.0167°N, 6.7167°W

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