The Most Magical Waterfalls in the Middle East & Beyond
Not all of MENA is sand and sun—some of it is turquoise pools, misty air, and the sound of water echoing off canyon walls.
In a region better known for its deserts and dunes, waterfalls feel almost like a mirage—fleeting glimpses of turquoise spilling over stone, of moss clinging to cool rock in places where you’d expect only dust and heat. From Morocco’s jungle-fed cascades to Oman’s cave-hidden streams, the Middle East and North Africa hide pockets where water dances, tumbles, and whispers its way through mountains and canyons. These are the waterfalls that defy the region’s arid image—stunning, secret, and worth chasing.
Akchour Waterfalls
📍Chefchaouen, Morocco
Tucked into the lush Rif Mountains, these turquoise cascades feel like Morocco’s hidden Eden—think jungle vibes, rock pools, and secret forest trails.
Wadi El-Rayan Waterfalls
📍Fayoum, Egypt
Egypt’s only waterfalls flow between two desert lakes—man-made cascades where sand meets water in surreal, cinematic contrast.
Wadi Shab Waterfalls
📍Tiwi, Oman
You swim through emerald pools and a narrow slit in the rock…to find a secret waterfall crashing inside a cave.
Jezzine Waterfall
📍Jezzine, Lebanon
A dramatic waterfall that tumbles off a cliff right into a quaint Lebanese mountain town.
Ozoud Falls
📍Azilal, Morocco
Morocco’s most famous falls—plunging over red rock into a lush canyon where Barbary macaques roam.
Rashrash Waterfall
📍Irbid, Jordan
A remote hidden gem in northern Jordan with water cascading over mossy rocks into cool natural pools—loved by hikers in-the-know.
El Ourit Falls
📍Tlemcen, Algeria
Seven-tiered waterfalls in the mountains of western Algeria, surrounded by wild nature and cool, forested trails.
Baatara Gorge Waterfall
📍Tannourine, Lebanon
This one’s a technical stunner: a 255-metre waterfall that drops through a triple limestone bridge. A marvel of geology more than jungle lushness.
Ain Athum Waterfall
📍Salalah, Oman
During the Khareef monsoon season, this cliffside cascade flows with green surroundings and misty air that feels more Southeast Asia than Arabian Peninsula.
