Day Trip to Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou from Marrakech

Duration

01 Days

Language

English

Location

Marrakech

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Overview :

Day Trip to Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou from Marrakech overview:

Full-day journey from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka pass, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, Berber villages, and dramatic mountain peaks.

Your day begins with a hotel pick-up in Marrakech, followed by a drive through the Atlas Mountains, where you’ll stop for panoramic photos and breakfast. Visit the ancient Kasbah of Telouet, once a residence of the powerful Glaoui family, and then continue to explore the famous fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a backdrop for many Hollywood movies such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia.

After lunch near Ait Ben Haddou, continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you’ll visit the Atlas Film Studios, home to props and sets from famous films. In the late afternoon, head back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.

Day Trip to Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou from Marrakech Highlights:

Scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains
Discover the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site
Visit the historic Telouet Kasbah
Explore Ouarzazate’s Atlas Film Studios
Learn about local Berber culture and architecture
Breathtaking desert and mountain views throughout the journey

Included :

Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
Comfortable 4x4 or air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel and all driver-related expenses
Camel ride experience in the Sahara
Daily breakfasts and dinners
Multilingual, experienced driver/guide

Excluded :

Day Trip to Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou from Marrakech Itinerary:

Travel Plan :Details

Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, followed by a scenic drive across the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, you’ll stop to take photos and enjoy breakfast while admiring panoramic views of Berber villages and rugged peaks. The first major stop is the historic Telouet Kasbah, once a strategic stronghold of the Glaoui family. You’ll then continue on to the famous fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and backdrop for many Hollywood films. After a guided walk through the ancient ksar and lunch at a local restaurant, the journey continues to Ouarzazate, where you’ll visit the iconic Atlas Film Studios, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” In the late afternoon, you’ll drive back through the mountains and return to Marrakech in the evening, arriving around 7:00 or 8:00 PM.