Rainbows in the Mist – A Day at the Ouzoud Waterfalls" - The mist caught the sunlight in tiny rainbows as it drifted toward me, cool against my face, while a monkey on the rock above clutched a stolen biscuit like a tiny, smug king. Somewhere beyond the roar of water, I could hear laughter carried by the wind, and for a moment, I forgot the world was bigger than this gorge. Hicham had picked us up just after dawn, the streets of Marrakech still soft with early light. He drove with an easy calm, humming a tune I didn’t recognise, pausing only to greet shepherds as we passed. The road wound through olive groves and clay-coloured hills, the scent of damp earth rising after a night’s cool. Once, we slowed for a line of goats crossing the road, their bells chiming faintly in the still air. Our guide, Mustapha, met us at the top of the trail — a quiet man with eyes that seemed to know every turn of the mountain. The path was uneven, sometimes shaded by leaning trees, sometimes open to the relentless heat. The air was thick with the smell of wet stone and wild herbs crushed underfoot. And then, just as my legs began to ache, the forest seemed to exhale — monkeys appeared, bold and curious, chattering in the branches, watching us with an intelligence that made me smile. At the base, the Ouzoud Waterfalls revealed themselves in a rush of sound and spray. We boarded a small boat painted in fading blues, and as we drifted closer, the roar grew until it filled my chest. “Hold on!” the boatman shouted, grinning, just before the cold spray drenched us. I laughed without thinking — a sound that felt like it belonged to the water itself. Lunch was served at a low table beside the river: a fragrant lamb tajine, fresh tomato salad, bread still warm, and mint tea poured in a bright, foaming arc. Leaves rustled overhead, the waterfall’s voice softened by distance. Mustapha told us a story about his grandfather guiding travellers before there were proper trails, his words threading the past into the present. The return drive was quiet, the car heavy with the pleasant exhaustion of a day spent outside time. I half-dozed as the sun dipped, hills turning gold, then violet. This was more than a day trip — it felt like something ancient whispered to us through water and stone. If nature humbles you, the marrakech to ouzoud route is a must. This ouzoud waterfalls day trip from marrakech was the soul of Morocco in motion. ```0

Great fun trip - It was private tour with Said. Bit of a drive but we all enjoyed company of said and i think it worth drive. Speaks excellent english and we found trip to waterfalls worth it. Said arrange guide who spoke great english and was very kind and helpful with descent to waterfalls. Good lunch and recommend this trip. Good value thank u said for our lovely trip

Amazing!! To do absolutely super recommended, with our driver and our guide though! - Highly recommended day trip! Khalid our driver is wonderful overwhelming addictive and makes you feel at home an extremely pleasant journey!! Also our very nice polyglot guide and helpful! Finally, what about the most important thing the falls? Well simply a breathtaking show, not a very long way to get there and still it's really worth it!! We also ate well and spent little compared to quality and speed! Highly recommended!!!

Great. - Hellooo big thank you to OMAR and the whole team also great ride and very nice experience to live. I highly recommend. To be redone

All right. - Omar has been the wonderful driver We have been very comfortable and the excursion is very worthwhile. The treatment is very good from the guides and drivers

Beautiful day - It was a very nice day in Ouzoud. The site is beautiful and allows beautiful walks with or without guide. The ride with Omar went very well. He is a considerate driver and very kind.

Thank you Omar - A beautiful day at the waterfall. A breathtaking place! Very good organization, and a big thank you to Omar for his sympathy, his availability and his very good behavior!

Great day at waterfalls - The trip we had was absolutely amazing. Pick up was on time. Ride was fun and interesting. We stopped I a local mountain house where we experience amazing and friendly people who welcomed us with all their love and warmth.... Later on we reached mountains and hiked all the way up and had amazing view of waterfalls. Later on we had amazing lunch by the rivers... Total experience is unforgettable and we totally LOVED IT....Thank you very much!

Very mixed - We book one of the most expensive excursions thinking we'll be in smaller committee and quiet. Actually, we're on the same level as everyone else. Departure at 8.15am normally and we left Marrakech only at 9am after changing minibuses. We meet in the front in a bus of 20 people, in the sun without air conditioning with the driver who does not say a word. After 2h45 drive including a 15min pee stop we arrive at the parking lot where a guide swoops in to show us around. (Not included!) We still manage to tell him that we want to be free and not to follow him after asking the driver about our return time. (This allowed us to go at our own pace and especially eat where we wanted). The visit went well afterwards. Return to the vehicle at 3:30 pm to arrive in Marrakech at 6:20 pm about tjr in front in full sun without air conditioning. We are very far from the 10-11h announced in the announcement, with not even 4h on site .. not too much time to stroll. In short it's worth the cost to see the waterfall but if you want to be quiet, alone, you must forget.

Flee the guide urgently - The day starts with a driver who does not smile and does not talk to us. Arriving in Ouzoud we are greeted by a guide (optional when booking). Ahmid the guide informs us from the outset that he pays 3€ per person and that it is mandatory. It forces several groups to follow it. He's not talking loud, he's braille! Not listening to some members of the group. He's even disrespectful! We decided to leave the band he formed! He whistles to hold us back!!! I'm telling him we're leaving because he's behaving badly. I tell him that it is unpleasant dry and cold! I can't stand it! Coming from a woman he hardly accepts the remark! He even tries to stop us from taking the small boat to cross!!! The only positives were a good tagine overlooking the waterfall and our meeting with an adorable and smiling couple! In short run away from Ahmid!!!! Is not a guide who wants!