A 1.5 km walk from the center of town, the cascades of Sefrou are an exquisite site of natural beauty. While modest in size, the cascades are picturesque–nicely hidden in the foothill of the mountains and surrounded by lush forest
Historically, the cascades were the sole source of fresh water in Sefrou. As we hike to the cascades, you will notice the aqueduct system that still to this day continues to transport water to the medina. Residents continue to depend on the aqueduct for water supply despite the presence of modern plumbing. And if you happen to visit one of the hammams (bathhouses) nearby the cascades, there is a good chance that the water is directly sourced from the waterfalls.
During hot weather, local residents enjoy taking a swim at the bottom of the cascades to cool off. Throughout the year, though, the area is frequented by locals who enjoy the cafes and snack restaurants that overlook the cascades. The quaint setting is a perfect resting point following the ascent up the hills.
While we journey to the cascades we will pass a few points of interest, including the ‘stairs of the devil’. The exact origin of the name is unclear, although it is believed that the stairs have some distant connection to purgatory and the day of reckoning. The stairs alone are visually unimpressive, but their cursed reputation makes them a unique attraction in this small city.
