El Ourit Waterfalls
شلالات الوريط
A series of stepped waterfalls in a canyon east of the city, where a railway viaduct spans the canyon mouth. It is a highlight of Tlemcen National Park.
The El Ourit Waterfalls lie in a canyon about 6 km east of Tlemcen. The Safsaf River tumbles down the limestone cliffs in a series of cascades. At the mouth of the canyon stands a railway viaduct built during the French colonial period, which makes for a striking view. Trails lead down to the canyon floor to see the falls and continue on foot, and the site is part of Tlemcen National Park. The water is fullest from February to May, after the rainy season, and in summer it is often nearly dry. Local visitors crowd the site at weekends. You can get there by taxi or by car along the road to Ain Fezza.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sidi Boumediene Complex
- Agadir Mosque Minaret
- El Mechouar Palace
- National Museum of Art and History of Tlemcen
- Sidi El Haloui Mosque
- Great Mosque of Tlemcen
- Sidi Bel Hassen Mosque
- Museum of Islamic Archaeology