We will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 am to visit 2 of the great natural wonders of southern Morocco. Begin the journey, which will take about 2 1/2 hours, enjoying the views as you head northeast to the village of Tanaghmeilt in the Atlas Mountains, passing through deserted hills, palm groves, and old villages.
The Ouzoud Falls are among the highest natural waterfalls in North Africa; the name means “grain mill” in the Berber language. Upon arrival you will see small rustic Berber hotels, restaurants and stalls offering food cooked in tagines placed on open-air charcoal stoves.
Here you will meet your local guide to take a walking tour of about an hour and a half. Listen to the roar of the falls as you take wonderful photos and get lost in watching the shimmering rainbows form around the swooping waters. Finally, we will descend the steps to explore the caves where water mills grind grain to produce flour. During this stop there is an opportunity to swim or cross the river on one of the small rafts to see the falls from a different point.
After your walk you will have free time to visit the many stalls and craft stores along the river and, if you wish, to have a relaxing lunch, followed by a cafe overlooking the falls where, sometimes, if you are lucky, you will be able to spot the local Barbary monkeys. On our return journey we will stop at the small Berber town of Demnate, and then continue on to Imi n'Ifri, where a naturally formed rock bridge connects to a complex system of underground caves, a great place to take spectacular photos because of the views of striking vistas offered by the gorge below. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening.