Ouzoud · Atlas — Maroc
150 km north-east of Marrakech, the Ouzoud falls plunge 110 metres in three tiers. An exceptional natural site, among the finest waterfalls in North Africa, home to Barbary macaques.
Ouzoud waterfalls are among the highest in North Africa (110 m) and a true hanging garden at 1,060 m altitude in the heart of the limestone Atlas. The day begins with an easy 20-minute walk through olive groves and prickly pears to the upper viewpoint. Descent via a paved path lined with traditional oil mills, then a possible swim in the lower pool. Local highlight: the Barbary macaques live freely and can be approached. Lunch of trout or kefta tagine on a terrace overlooking the falls. Return via the panoramic Azilal road with a stop at the Imi n'Ifri blue source.
8am departure, 10:30am arrival at the falls. Walk to the viewpoint, descent to the pool, terrace lunch. Possible swim. Return via the Azilal road and stop at Imi n'Ifri, back in Marrakech around 6:30pm.
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