Private Day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate: A Journey to Ancient Kasbahs
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Ait Ben Haddou
Embark on a private day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and discover ancient kasbahs. Journey through the high Atlas Mountains, explore Berber villages, and visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. Experience the Hollywood of Africa and immerse yourself in the magic of this adventure.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - This day trip takes you right across the chain of the high Atlas Mountains and over the famous “TIZI N’TICHKA” passes 1412 miles (2260 meters) high, the highest in the whole of Africa. All along the road you can see the Berber villages perched on the side of the mountains, sometimes hardly distinguishable from the mountains themselves.

As you reach the far side of the mountains the landscape changes dramatically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like. Here is the Kasbah architecture with turrets on all the buildings, adorned with grilled windows and soft peach coloured walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe, highly suitable for the climatic conditions of the south.

Following you journey through the beautiful valleys you will arrive at the ancient Kasbah of AIT BEN HADDOU, which is a UNESCO world Heritage listed site. After visiting the Kasbah you will then journey onward to OUARZAZATE, world renowned as the Moroccan Hollywood because of the famous films which have been shot there, including the “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Sodom et Gomorra”, “le joyful du Nil”, “Jesus de Nazareth”, “kingdom of heaven”, “the Mommy”, “Gladiator”, “7 days in Tibet”, “Alexander the GREAT”, “Babel”…

You can also take the chance to visit the TAOURIRT Kasbah, classified by UNESCO as world heritage listed site. You may also stop by a cinema studio if this would interest you

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees for cinema studios
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Enjoy an adventure day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and its amazing old kasbahs, we start the day trip around 8M acrossing the high Atlas Mountains towads Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. On this guided, full-day trip from Marrakech. We will travel across the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) high. explore the Berber villages and ever-changing landscapes en route to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site, and the hollywood of Africa a film-making location.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rags68402910
Aug 10, 2023
Excellent - Excellent service from this company, always on time, 24/7 available clean new cars. They made the trip perfect they were hired for almost 2 weeks and our driver Ahmed was beyond fantastic
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Fiona
May 5, 2018
Amazing Abdul in the High Atlas - We had a wonderful, unforgettable day in the High Atlas thanks to Abdul. We took a private tour Marrakech to Ben Ait Haddou - Quazzazate. We were picked up promptly and were taken in a journey of high winding roads with lush green valleys up Tichka Pass and beyond. It was truly breathtaking. Abdul shared his knowledge and love of Morocco with us which was a joy. We saw in one day the diversity of Morocco and were impressed by the improvements to the travel infrastructure being made. Ben Ait Haddou is truly magnificent and well worth the long journey. We also enjoyed the Cla studio tour which was fun. We experienced heavy rain in the mountains on the drive back, but thanks to Abdul we arrived back safely. Thank you Abdul for an enjoyable and memorable day. FIONA and Phil
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