09 Aug 2025
I didn’t expect to get soaked by the mist and enjoy every second of it! The Ouzoud Waterfalls were breathtaking, with a rainbow hanging in the spray — for a while, I completely forgot I was anywhere near Marrakech.
Hicham picked me up from my riad just after sunrise, when the city was still waking up. The drive passed olive groves, red hills, small villages, and even goats perched on trees. Soft Berber music played in the background, and we shared fresh dates along the way.
Our guide Mustapha led us down stone steps and shaded trails filled with the scent of wild herbs. At one point, a playful monkey almost grabbed my water bottle, which had everyone laughing. A small boat took us close to the base of the falls — the splash felt like cool summer rain, refreshing and fun.
Lunch by the river was simple but delicious: lamb tajine, warm bread, olives, and sweet mint tea, with a local musician playing nearby.
On the way back, the hills glowed under the evening sun. Hicham said, “Nature is the best medicine,” and I couldn’t agree more. From red cliffs to roaring falls, it truly felt like the soul of Morocco in a single day.