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🏜️ Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou Day Trip from Marrakech – Gateway to the Sahara

🕗 Departure: Early Morning Pick-Up from Your Hotel or Riad in Marrakech

Set off on an unforgettable full-day journey to Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou, passing through the stunning landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains and the legendary Tizi n’Tichka Pass. This is a must-do Moroccan adventure for history lovers, film buffs, and desert dreamers.

🏞️ Scenic Drive through the High Atlas Mountains

Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with panoramic views of mountain peaks, terraced Berber villages, and dramatic gorges.

  • Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), the highest road pass in Morocco.

  • Stop for photo opportunities and visits to local argan oil cooperatives.

🏯 Explore Aït Ben Haddou – UNESCO World Heritage Site

🕌 1. Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour

Arrive at Aït Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous and best-preserved ksars (fortified villages).

  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this clay-brick marvel has been featured in films like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy.

  • Walk through the ancient alleyways and climb to the hilltop for panoramic views of the Ounila Valley.

  • Learn about traditional mudbrick architecture and Berber heritage.

🍽️ Lunch Break (Included or Optional)

Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant near the kasbah, with options such as lamb tajine, vegetable couscous, and fresh local salads.

🎬 Visit Ouarzazate – Morocco’s Hollywood

🎥 2. Atlas Film Studios (Optional Entry)

Head to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa.”

  • Visit the Atlas Film Studios, one of the world’s largest film sets, used in productions like Lawrence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven, and Babel.

  • Explore impressive sets and learn about Morocco’s cinematic history.

🏰 3. Kasbah Taourirt (Optional Visit)

Make a stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt, a grand 19th-century fortress once home to a powerful local ruler.

  • Discover its intricate clay architecture, maze-like rooms, and rich history.

  • Ideal for photography and learning about traditional Saharan fortification design.

🚗 Return to Marrakech

Depart Ouarzazate in the late afternoon and head back to Marrakech, enjoying sunset views over the Atlas Mountains. Drop-off at your hotel or riad in the evening.

📌 Tour Highlights:

  • ✅ Hotel/riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech

  • ✅ Scenic drive through Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains

  • ✅ Guided tour of Aït Ben Haddou kasbah (UNESCO site)

  • ✅ Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah

  • ✅ Traditional Moroccan lunch (optional or included)

  • ✅ Comfortable transport with multilingual driver/guide

  • ✅ Ideal for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and film fans

Included
Transport with driver.
Guide or professionnel driver.
Local guide & monument entrance fee.
Fuel & Air-condition.
Tourist tax & Parking fee.
Excluded
Lunch.
Drinks.
Tip.
Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou