奥佐德瀑布(Ouzoud Waterfalls)位于阿特拉斯山脉边缘,距离马拉喀什大约150公里。这里高约110米,由三级落差组成,是北非公认最高的瀑布。从马拉喀什开车过来大约需要三个小时,海拔高度维持在1000米上下。由于水气充足,瀑布周围常年能看到清晰的双彩虹。奥佐德这个词在柏柏尔语里是磨谷子的意思,现在瀑布顶端仍然保留着十几座利用水力驱动的传统磨坊。走进景区时你会发现红色的泥土岩石与葱郁的橄榄林交织在一起,这种色彩对比在干旱的摩洛哥中部非常罕见。
多数旅行团到达后会带着游客走左侧的石头台阶直接下到底部。这条路虽然快,但台阶很多且商铺林立,走起来比较吵闹。建议选择右侧的原始小径进行顺时针环线徒步。从停车场出来后往右侧走,你会穿过几处当地人的橄榄园,这里的人烟相对稀少。沿这条路走大约四十分钟就能到达半山腰的观景点,视野比台阶那边开阔得多。整个徒步过程大约需要两到三小时,坡度适中,不需要专业的登山鞋,但普通平底鞋容易打滑,穿抓地力好点的运动鞋更稳当。
走到谷底你会看到阿比德河(El-Abid River)汇聚成一个巨大的天然水池。这里的摆渡船很有特色,船身铺满了艳丽的编织地毯和塑料花。坐这种手划船靠近瀑布底部的标准价格是每人20迪拉姆。船夫会划到瀑布正下方,让你近距离感受水雾扑面的凉爽。夏天如果你打算下水游泳,最好带上更换的衣服和毛巾。虽然水色看起来有点浑浊,但其实是泥沙含量高,水质本身很清澈。不过水温常年偏低,即使在四十度的夏天,刚下水时也会冷到让人打寒颤。
瀑布周围居住着大量的野生巴巴里猕猴,它们是奥佐德名副其实的主人。这些猴子非常聪明,完全不怕人,甚至会主动向游客讨要食物。千万别在它们面前翻找书包,否则里面的零食或墨镜很可能瞬间被抢走。当地商贩会向你推销花生用来喂猴子,但这些猴子已经被喂得非常挑剔。建议远距离观察就好,不要试图去抓抱它们,毕竟这些是野生动物,偶尔会有抓伤游客的情况。如果你想拍照,瀑布顶端的几棵大橄榄树下是猴子出没最集中的地方。
瀑布沿线开着很多露天餐厅,风景最好的位置集中在台阶半山腰。很多人担心景区吃饭会被宰,其实这里的价格相对透明。一份羊肉或鸡肉塔吉锅的价格通常在80到110迪拉姆之间,包含面包和薄荷茶。你可以找一家能俯瞰全景的餐位坐下,这里的风景绝对值这个餐费。如果想省钱,在入口处的村子里买几个当地人做的三明治只要20迪拉姆。另外要留意那些主动凑上来的向导,如果你不需要带路,直接礼貌地摇摇头走开就行,瀑布的路标其实很清楚,自己完全能走下来。
景区官方目前是不收取门票的。你只需要支付停车费即可,小车通常在10到20迪拉姆之间。如果你参加的是马拉喀什出发的一日游团,团费里通常包含了往返交通,但不含向导费和船票,建议身上带点零钱支付这些小额开销。
每年冬季和春季是瀑布水量最充沛的时候。因为这个时候阿特拉斯山脉的积雪开始融化,加上季节性降雨,瀑布看起来非常有气势。到了深秋水量会减小,但依旧不会断流。如果你想避暑游泳,6月到8月是最好的季节,那时候山下的高温能达到40度,而瀑布区的体感温度会低上10度左右。
性价比最高的方式是报一个当地的一日游拼团,价格大约在200到300迪拉姆左右,直接在杰马夫纳广场附近的旅行社就能预订。如果你有三四个人,建议租车自驾或包一台出租车。包车全天的价格大约在1200到1500迪拉姆,好处是可以在路上随时停下来拍照,不用受拼团时间的限制。
Tomáš Matuška One of Morrocco's top spots. For me a must see venue. Walking down to the abyss bottom takes 10-15 minutes. From there you can take amazing photos. There are several viewpoints on the way which is lined with dozens of shops and restaurants. Some of them serve food until the late hours. The place is rather overcrowded, we recommend either early morning or evening visit to avoid many visitors and get nice photos. The famous macaques monkeys are better spotted in the later afternoon hours, when the sun no longer reaches the bottom basis. Get ready for crazy jumpers everywhere. The place is not charged or guarded in any way. Magnificent experience!!
Samuel Udo Get ready for a hike!!! This was our last event before leaving Marrakesh and for good reason: It was a 10-hour movement. LOL. We came at the peak of the heat, but the tour was great cos the minivans were reasonably air-conditioned. The highlight of it all was getting to the waterfall…please take a swimming trunk if you can, cos once that water hits you, it will give you a 1000 lives anew. It was cold, refreshing and oh my!!! I will try to book the hotel close to it for 2 nights in my next trip, just so we can spend a full day at the waterfall again. The journey it takes to get there is worth it in the end. And hey, try their Tajin Beef or Vegetarian as local delicacies are usually much more better made. The wild monkeys acted like they were celebrities that had to be begged for close-up photos. LOL
Belinda Williams Ouzoud Falls is approx a 4 hr drive from Marrakesh. So if you do a tour booked through your hotel the driver is a driver. Not a tour guide There is a 15min stop half way for bathroom & snacks But once you arrive at the falls you are met my a local guide who greets you at the bus and explains the day The walk down to the falls is beautiful. There are monkeys along the way .. so keep your belongings close 😜 There are many little shops/markets on the way down to the falls. Be prepared to bargain! Once at the bottom there is a boat ride for 20MAD that takes you right up to the falls.. it’s really cool There’s a bridge you can stand in for more gorgeous photos Once you are ready to go back up there are quite a few stairs. Take your time & enjoy the view… you’ll reach a lunch area where you can sit and have lunch while watching the falls After lunch. More stairs & shops to the top At the end of the trip be prepared to trip your local Berber guide - approx 30MAD It’s gorgeous day trip. But it is a long day with the commute.. but if you’re lucky like me .. I let some wonderful ladies from the UK & chatted with them most of the day This trip is also great for solo travelers
Shafeq Rahman The waterfalls impressive for sure, the walking in the heat and the route back via a lot of stairs, not so much. Ensure you are hydrated and bring along a collapsible walking cane if you have any back or knee issues. The short boat ride near the waterfall was enjoyable with plenty of scenery for memorable photos. The only issue for me was the 2.5hour drive to get there, but you may not have such a journey. To conclude, an impressive waterfall, but once you have seen it, for me the extra walking just to see it at different angles didn't do much.
Northern Wanderers Ouzoud Waterfalls in Morocco are absolutely stunning and the best waterfall I’ve ever seen! The sight of the water cascading down the cliffs into the lush valley below is breathtaking. I had such a great time exploring the area, whether it was hiking along the trails, admiring the rainbows in the mist, or cooling off in the refreshing waters. One of the highlights was getting up close to the falls on a boat ride. Feeling the spray and hearing the roar of the water was so exciting! And the Barbary macaque monkeys added even more charm to the experience. Watching them play and interact was such a treat. Overall, Ouzoud Waterfalls are a must-visit if you're in Morocco. It's a beautiful spot that offers a perfect mix of nature, adventure, and wildlife. The waterfalls are actually FREE but most people just use a tour from Marrakech.