Ouarzazate One Day Trip from Marrakech: Explore Moroccan History and Natural Landscapes

Embark on a captivating one-day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and immerse yourself in Moroccan history and breathtaking natural landscapes. Discover the charm of traditional villages and marvel at the historical sights of this renowned destination.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marrakech-Safi - Meet your driver at your accommodation or the designated meeting point if your accommodation is not accessible by car, and embark on an adventure through the Atlas Mountains. Discover the Berber culture and capture some wonderful memories with breathtaking photos.
  • Tizi n Tichka - Travel along one of Morocco’s most stunning roads by crossing the Col Tichka at 2260m. Enjoy the magnificent landscape from the top, ask your driver to take some stunning photos, and admire the captivating scenery before stopping at the Tizi N Tichka mountain pass. This pass is considered a gateway to the Sahara and Berber culture, offering a breathtaking panoramic view.
  • CLA Studios - Next, head to Ouarzazate for a delicious lunch. After a short break and city tour, visit the Atlas Film Studio, known as the Moroccan Hollywood with its Egyptian-style sets. This location has been a favorite for famous directors filming movies and series like Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Alexander the Great. The brief tour of Ouarzazate and the Cinema Studio provides insight into different cultures.
  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Stroll through the renowned Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich history. This castle, perched high in the Atlas Mountains, offers a panoramic view of the area and has been a filming location for many famous movies and series. Learn about the history of this Kasbah as you explore its various doorways.
  • Marrakech - Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon, passing through beautiful landscapes, and arrive at your accommodation in the evening.
What's Included
  • Enjoy on-board WiFi during your journey.
  • Stay comfortable with in-vehicle air conditioning.
  • Travel with peace of mind thanks to transport insurance.
What's Not Included
  • Lunch ( 10€ - 15€ PP)
  • Guide Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou ( 2€ - 3€ )
  • Studio Cinema (8€ PP)
Additional Information

Venture with us on this splendid day as we take you through Morocco’s rich history and stunning natural terrains during a day tour to Ouarzazate. Appreciate the breathtaking sights of nature as you wander through characteristic villages within the Kasbah region.
In a single day tour, share an incredible experience with a proficient driver who will guide you through the history of Morocco’s ‘Gateway to the Desert’. Ouarzazate is a renowned tourist destination favored for its remarkable historical landmarks.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Dress code is smart casual
Location
Marrakech-Safi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hasaan
Aug 3, 2024
Highly recommended if you're interested in cinematography - Great trip. It was very hot but Hicham and Ramaniya took good care of us. The local guides were also very knowledgeable and spoke great English.
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Babyx88
Aug 2, 2024
Fab experience - What an amazing day. A 4 hr drive didn't feel long, minibus was so comfortable. Plenty of rest stops. Our guide was nice and friendly. Even with a 9yr old child it was quite an experience. If you are into movies this is the one for you. Also very much enjoyed the chicken tagine. Thank you.
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Brooksy777
Aug 2, 2024
The old and new worlds coming together - Saif was great and very accommodating. He switched between English, French and Spanish seamlessly to accommodate the needs of the group. He was very knowledgeable about all the different scenic routes that we stopped at. The air conditioning of the van worked too which was great!
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Souihic
Aug 2, 2024
Very good trip - Very nice trip, we have beautiful pictures of Ait ben haddou village and more !!! Thanks to all the team ! I will recommand to all my family and friends :)
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Zoe_e
Jul 30, 2024
Highly recommend trip! - This trip was very worth the long car ride. As long as you are prepared that this is going to be a long car journey you will enjoy the experience. We started off at the Tizi road view point which was breathtaking. Our second stop was the ancient town of Aït Ben Haddou which was incredibly interesting and rich in culture and history, I walked away from the experience of this town feeling like I had stepped into a Time Machine and was transported back into the 11th century. Our last stop was Atlas studios which was great, we saw the movies sets from historic movies. Thank you to our driver and tour guide Badr for being so helpful and keeping high energy throughout the whole trip. You were great!
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Francescas04
Jul 24, 2024
Between history and cinema. - Great trip, we visited Atlas Studios and the UNESCO World Heritage Berber village Ait-Ben-Haddou. What about it? Everything is perfect. Moha, the Guide, was also kind, helpful and extremely nice. Super consigliato! Francesca and Beppe
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Illyes
Jul 22, 2024
Super framing by moha yousef and Said - I had a great time thanks moha and Yousef during the excursions to ouarzazate during transport and during the visit of studio atlas, thank you also to Said for his kindness during our visit to ben haddou.
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Seaside32794276559
Jul 16, 2024
Good excursion - The adventure to this excursion was incredible thanks to our driver Mohamed Z. who made the time of the 3h drives. For visits this is something interesting that takes us back to cult scenes from our films.
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Claasz2024
Jul 29, 2024
Good but hidden cost - Nice guide (Armin) and driver (Meloud), very attentive. However, the trip quickly became twice as expensive due to the extra costs in the dinner, for the guide and admission to the Movie Studio. The food was also only so medium good and the classic tourist trap. The village and the countryside but quite interesting. That's why only 4 stars.
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S_hampson01
Jul 12, 2024
Great - It was an amazing trip, went to atlas studios which was incredible and then upto the top of the old town. Very long day would recommend bringing lots to drink and eat throughout and comfortable shoes. A LOT of walking in the heat make sure to bring a hat and do not recommend if struggle with walking long distance. A lot of standing and waiting around and on feet all day but overall a great experience.
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