Skip the train ride from Fez to Marrakesh and opt for a camel journey (just a kilometer)! Don’t let go of this unique chance to admire the unending sands of the Sahara Desert… and yes, there are monkeys too!
Drive from Marrakesh to Ouarzazate visiting Ait Ben Haddou.
Ouarzazate - After an early morning pick up at your accommodations, we will begin our exciting day discovering the historic towns that lie in the semi-arid plain on the other side of the High Atlas Mountains.
Leaving Marrakesh, Driving higher and higher, we will encounter the numerous winding switchbacks of the Tizi nâTichka mountain pass, a marvel of modern engineering and design.
At 2,260m above sea level, we will stop at the crest of the Tizi nâTichka to gaze at the surrounding mountaintops.
After crossing the high Atlas Mountains, weâll arrive at the village of Ait Benhaddou, an important UNESCO sight in the region.
With its many towers and traditional houses, Ait Benhaddou stands as the most striking example of the pre-Saharan architecture of southern Morocco.
After exploring the area then We can have lunch at one of the excellent restaurants overlooking Ait Benhaddou.
Our last stop today will be in the capital of southern Morocco, Ouarzazate.
Like Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate boasts an important fortified center, the Taourirt Kasbah.
However, what makes Ouarzazate most famous today are its internationally renowned movie studios.
If youâd like, we can visit either the cinema museum, or even one of the studios.
After checking into a hotel in Ouarzazate, youâll have the rest of the evening to explore the town on your own.
- Dinner
- All fees for the car and driver
- Breakfast
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodations
- Water provided during the trip in the car
- Good car with a professional English-speaking driver
- Accommodations including hotels, riads, tents, and camel rides in the Sahara Desert
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
