• Best hike for: Easy-going day trip
• Difficulty: Easy
• Trek duration: Half a day
• Start / end point: Marrakech or Tanaghmeilt

An easy (and very popular) day hike in the Aït Bougmez area is to the Ouzoud waterfalls, or Cascade Ouzoud as they're known locally.

This hike makes for a pleasant day trip from Marrakech any time of the year. Located 2 ½ hours drive from Marrakech, these stunning 110m waterfalls tumble down red rock cliffs. Start this easy hike at the top where the flowing river cascades into the basin 600m below. Follow the pathway down to the base of the waterfall, encountering cheeky Barbary macaques that will happily accept a peanut or two along the way.

The trek takes about an hour, but sitting at the base and admiring the waterfalls from below and enjoying the cooling mist is satisfying.

Travel agents organise both private and group excursions daily. The area is not accessible by public transport, but the local guest houses in Tanaghmeilt can arrange private transport for travellers wishing to extend their visit beyond one day.