Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou Day Trip from Marrakech
Overview
Embark on a journey through the stunning landscapes of Morocco's High Atlas mountains, Ouarzazate, and Ayt Ben Badou Kasbah on a day trip from Marrakech. Travel through the Tizi n Tichka pass and stop at the fortified town of Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, one of the oldest and most impressive Kasbahs in Morocco. Admire the red walls of this UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about its history and significance. Visit the former residences of the ruler of Marrakech and enjoy a delicious local restaurant lunch with views of the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou.
Take a private, door-to-door tour of the semi-Morocco Sahara, High Atlas, and Ouarzazate. Explore the Kasbahs of Ouarzazate, Ait-Ben-Haddou, Taourirt, and Tifoultoute, and discover the rich culture and history of this beautiful region. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant with views of the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, one of the most iconic sights in the area.
The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Atlas Studios, where many famous films with desert scenes were produced. This is your chance to see behind the scenes of some of your favorite movies and learn about the film-making process.
This tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience for those interested in history, culture, and the beauty of the Moroccan landscape. Join us on this journey and discover the hidden treasures of the High Atlas mountains, Ouarzazate, and Ayt Ben Badou Kasbah.
Included/Excluded
- A comfy Transportation with A/C & fuel costs
- An English Speaking driver
- Pick up from your accommodation
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips
Tour Plan
Ouarzazat and Ait Benhaddou Day Trip from Marrakech
In the morning our driver/guide will meet you up depending on where you are: Airport/ Railway station / Hotel / Riad …, drive south-eastwards via the fascinating landscapes of the Atlas Mountains; Tizi-n-Tichka Pass ( 2260 m Altitude) You will see Berber farmers working on their terraced farms, and herding sheep than to the impressive & well-known Kasbah AIT BEN HADDOU ‘fortified city’, situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River and boasts some beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited, granted UNESCO World Heritage listing ( we stop for a visit) a Berber castle where many movies have been shot such as Lawrence of Arabia, Tea in The SAHARA, Babel, The Mumy, Prince of Persia ..etc, once you have lunch there we continue our road through Ouarzazate (the African Hollywood & the grand-door of the Sahara) where we will visit the cinema studio the Kasbah of Taourirt, and Tifoultoute Kasbah.
Then you will drive back to Marrakech in the evening through the High Atlas, check into your accommodation & end our trip.