Back from Skoura (Morocco) (page 7 of 18)

Hi Daniel, You know this region well—could you tell us if we’re guaranteed to see the waterfalls flowing in autumn or not? Thanks.

Hi there, In April, there was a lot of water. And these are waterfalls that never dry up at any time of the year, from what I was told.

I’ve always seen water in the Ouzoud waterfalls, whether it’s spring or autumn... I haven’t heard of them ever drying up. That would be really unusual!

That’s what we were told there.

Thanks to both of you for your replies.

The waterfalls are beautiful, but it doesn’t take long to see everything—we were done in 2 hours.

I went to the Ourika waterfalls; there are seven of them. Don’t bother with the first two—they’re really tough and too touristy. Head straight to the 4th one, and from there, you’ll get a view of the first four. I made it all the way to the 5th; it was stunning. For those who are more adventurous and used to hiking, going up to the 7th must be even more amazing.

And how much time should you spend exploring it?

I took my time, stopping often to rest and soak in the scenery... It took me 5 hours round trip (to get to the 7th one, allow an extra 1.5 hours). Now, someone who walks well can do it in 3-4 hours max. A guide can save you time, but make sure you find a good one (a real one).... To get to the base, it depends on whether you have your own transportation or if you're taking the bus. Let me know, and I’ll give you the details. Best regards

It's a really nice walk when it's not too crowded.

Right up to the second waterfall, it's crowded because that's where the coaches drop off the tourists. That's why I went straight to the fourth one. But if you're staying overnight, you can do the first two after the tourist rush. Although the path is trickier than the one I took (climbing a ladder)... Either way, all this nature is absolutely stunning. http://voyageforum.com/forum/rencontre_avec_berberes_dans_haut-atlas_marocain_D6022883/ (my travel journal) Best regards, Marie

True, when you have to walk a bit, there are fewer of us left...

I think it's best to leave early to have some peace and quiet.

And you’ll find little refreshment stands along the way to quench your thirst—really nice!

it's a nice walk just a stone's throw from MARRAKECH.

1H BY BUS then shared taxi to the waterfalls.....

Hi everyone, and thanks for all your great tips. We loved our few days in Skoura, even though it was really hot. Amazing hospitality and some beautiful excursions in the area.

We're always happy when things go well... but we're waiting for more details...

Hi Véronique, I preferred to open another discussion to share our trip for better readability. See you soon.

A few photos of Skoura: The garden tent under the olive and palm trees The delicious cucumber soup. And the tasty minced meat skewers.