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Barbary macaque and her baby sitting on a rock among the olive trees of Ouzoud

Hamid

Ouzoud Excursions team

Hamid is a member of the Ouzoud Excursions team. On this site he writes about the practical side of the day: pickup in Marrakech and the private transport to Ouzoud.

Hamid is one of the four authors of this site, with Hassan, Mohammed and Saïd, all members of the Ouzoud Excursions team. Each of them signs the pages of the subject he follows, so that you know who wrote what you are reading.

What he writes about

He wrote our page on pickup from riads in the medina, with the usual meeting point for each quarter, and our page on the private driver from Marrakech to Ouzoud, which explains clearly the difference between a driver and a guide and what you can do on your own during your free time at the falls.

How his pages are checked

Facts about the Ouzoud Waterfalls that cannot be seen on the day, such as the height of the falls, the altitude, the distance from Marrakech or the status of the Barbary macaques, come from published sources, which our Ouzoud guide lists at the end. When a detail depends on someone else, such as the boatmen at the foot of the falls or a restaurant, the page says so instead of guessing. Our business rules (private vehicle, 50% deposit, free cancellation up to 48 hours) are the same on every page and are set out in our booking terms.

A question about one of his pages?

If something on one of his pages is unclear or no longer matches what you find at Ouzoud, tell us on WhatsApp or by email from our contact page. We reply in English, French or Spanish and correct the page when needed. His pages are listed below.

The falls and the terraces at the bottom of the Ouzoud gorge

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.

The Ouzoud Waterfalls seen from the viewpoint at the top of the gorge

Private transport to Ouzoud

Return trip with a private driver and 3 to 4 hours of free time at the falls, from €180 per vehicle. For travellers who like to explore on their own.

from 180 € per vehicle
Red limestone cliffs and the first streams of the Ouzoud Waterfalls in the evening light

Distance to Ouzoud from each city

Real road distances and driving times to the Ouzoud Waterfalls from 24 places, with a verdict on which day trips are realistic.

from 180 € per vehicle
The pools, footbridges and terraces at the bottom of the Ouzoud gorge below the falls

Map of the Ouzoud Waterfalls

Our own map of the site: car parks, viewpoints, the path down, the loop on both banks, toilets and where the boats leave.

from 230 € per vehicle
Red cliffs and the falls seen from the top of the Ouzoud gorge

Ouzoud without a group tour

No group, no bus changes, no 6 hours at the wheel: why a private driver is the simplest way to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, and what the other options involve.

from 180 € per vehicle
Chart of daylight, evening golden hour and rainbow times at the Ouzoud Waterfalls, month by month

Photographing Ouzoud: light and rainbow

Our month-by-month calculation of the light and the rainbow window at the falls, with viewpoints, seasons and phone and camera settings.

from 230 € per vehicle
Route map from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls via Demnate and the Imi n'Ifri natural bridge (OSRM, OpenStreetMap data)

Imi n'Ifri natural bridge

The rock bridge near Demnate, the gorge walk, the dinosaur tracks and the real cost in time of adding it to an Ouzoud day.

from 230 € per vehicle
Map of the 11 villages and towns within 18 km of the Ouzoud Waterfalls (OpenStreetMap data)

Our local commitment

The villages around Ouzoud, what tourism brings them and costs them, where our drivers come from and simple ways your visit can help.

View over the Ouzoud gorge, the falls and the pools below

Ouzoud from Casablanca

A private day trip from Casablanca to the Ouzoud Waterfalls: distance, timing, prices per vehicle and an honest look at the long day.

from 230 € per vehicle
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