A Barbary macaque on a branch in front of the Ouzoud Falls and their red cliffs

4 days from Marrakech

Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls

Mountain valleys, Berber villages and Morocco's best-known waterfalls, on a loop that leaves Marrakech by one road and comes back by another.

Ouzoud Falls

Duration4 days, 3 nights
Starts and endsMarrakech
How it runsPrivate car and driver
PriceOn request

Mountains

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The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked — Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.

Stop by stop

Marrakech UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Marrakesh (opens in a new tab)
Ourika Valley
Setti Fatma
Azilal
Ouzoud
Demnate
Marrakech

Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

Day 1: Marrakech to the Ourika Valley
About 1.5 hoursOurika Valley
The road climbs out of the city into the High Atlas foothills, past villages built into the slopes and terraced fields along the river. You stop at an argan oil cooperative, visit a Berber family home and walk up to the Setti Fatma waterfalls with a local guide.
Day 2: Ourika to Ouzoud via Azilal
About 3 hours, with stopsOuzoud
Mountains give way to olive groves and quiet farming country around Azilal, a part of Morocco few visitors see. You reach Ouzoud in the afternoon and walk down to the falls with a guide.
Day 3: Ouzoud to Marrakech via Demnate
About 3 hoursMarrakech
Morning at the falls: a guided walk from the top to the pools below, a boat ride close to the water and, in the warm months, time for a swim. Barbary macaques live in the trees here. You drive back by a different road, stopping at the natural stone bridge of Imi n'Ifri near Demnate.
Day 4: Marrakech
No drivingTour ends in Marrakech
A free day in Marrakech. If you'd like a camel ride, a hammam or a cooking class, we can arrange it.

The details

What's included

Included

3 nights' accommodation
Breakfast every day
Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Local guide in the Ourika Valley and at Ouzoud
Guided walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
Guided walk at Ouzoud and a boat ride below the falls

Not included

Flights
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees not listed above
Optional activities
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Questions

Before you book

How long is the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour, and where does it start?

The Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour lasts 4 days and 3 nights. It starts and ends in Marrakech, and the route passes through Ourika Valley, Setti Fatma, Azilal, Ouzoud and Demnate. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour?

On the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour you spend 3 nights on the road: night 1 in Ourika Valley, night 2 in Ouzoud and night 3 in Marrakech.

How much driving is there on the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour?

Driving on the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour day by day: day 1, about 1.5 hours; day 2, about 3 hours, with stops; day 3, about 3 hours; day 4, no driving. The longest drive is day 2, Ourika to Ouzoud via Azilal. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour?

The Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour includes 3 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech, local guide in the Ourika Valley and at Ouzoud, guided walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls and guided walk at Ouzoud and a boat ride below the falls.

What is not included in the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour?

Not included on the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour?

The best months for the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour are April, May, June, September and October. The toughest months are January, February and December. In January: snow on the high passes; Tizi n'Tichka can close for a few hours.

How much does the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour cost?

The Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour itinerary?

Yes. The Atlas Valleys and Ouzoud Falls tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

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