For a great day out, take a trip to Ouzoud to see the spectacular waterfall.
Ouzoud Waterfall is the second largest waterfall in Africa.
It is well worth the three hour drive through the stunning Atlas Mountains to see it.
I met my driver at Cafe de France, and after picking up a few more passengers, we were on our way.
The mini bus had air conditioning and was pretty comfortable. We drove for around one and a half hours, then stopped for a toilet break and a drink.
There was a small cooperative selling Argan oil, and a few tourists in the group purchased some to take home with them.
Soon, we were on our way again, and the views of the Atlas Mountains were breathtaking.
It was a really scenic drive, and time passed quickly.
When we arrived at Ouzoud, we were introduced to our guide, who spoke several different languages, and we set off walking.
We rambled through the olive groves as the cheeky wild Barbary macaque monkeys played hide and seek in the trees with us.
The waterfall was visible from different angles with plenty of viewing points to take photographs or rest for a few moments.
The waterfall plunges 110 metres into the canyon below, making it a breathtaking sight.
It was a warm day, so we stopped for a freshly squeezed pomegranate juice before continuing our way down to where the boats were.
A boat ride up against the waterfall is part of the itinerary if you book a tour.
The boats are colourfully decorated, and we were taken right up to the waterfall, allowing us to get some great photos.
It was an amazing experience.
The feeling of the cool water spraying our faces was a welcome relief from the heat.
We were dropped off on the opposite side and then had quite a steep climb up to the restaurants.
I was able to get a table overlooking the waterfall, and the view was amazing.
I had a three course meal consisting of a starter, which was a small salad with fresh bread and olives, followed by a vegetable tagine and fruit for dessert.
The meal was finished off with a glass of Morroccan mint tea.
The meal cost around 150 dirhams and was fairly good value.
It was very tasty and filling enough for a light lunch.
After lunch, we made our way up some more steps, stopping off to feed the monkeys at the top.
Finally, we were reunited with our driver, and it was time to set off back to Marrakech.
We stopped again on the way back for a toilet break and to pick up a drink or snack for the remainder of the journey.
It was early evening when we arrived back in Marrakech.
Overall, the trip to Ouzoud was well worth the six hours of travelling.
It was absolutely beautiful. Sitting above the waterfall looking down at it whilst eating my lunch was the highlight of the trip for me.
The monkeys were also very amusing, I had to keep hold of my sunglasses to stop them stealing them.
The guide was so helpful and looked after everyone really well.
He spoke five languages, and it was very impressive that he was able to communicate with the whole group.
I highly recommend going to Ouzoud if you visit Marrakech. It’s a wonderful day trip.
If you have mobility issues, it may be challenging for you. There are a lot of steps, and it’s a bit of a steep climb from where the boats are up to the restaurants.
There’s also a fair amount of walking involved to see all the vantage points.
Some people were taken back up on Donkeys, so that’s an option.
I booked my trip with Get Your Guide, and it was good value for money for such a great day out.
It included the drive in an air-conditioned vehicle, the tour, and the boat ride.
The lunch was separate.
Your accommodation can also organise visiting Ouzoud and other popular day trips for you.
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