Day tour from Marrakech to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate
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Discover two of Morocco’s most famous and historic locations in one unforgettable day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou.
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Destination
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Departure
Marrakech -
Departure Time
Approximately 8.30AM -
Return Time
Approximately 7.30PM -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable and light -
Included
AccommodationAirport TransferLunchTour Guide -
Not Included
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Tour Plan
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Drive from Marrakech via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Your adventure begins with a morning pickup in Marrakech at your hotel, heading south through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain road in Morocco at 2,260 meters. From there you will enjoy the panoramic view of the Atlas Mountains. We sill also stop for photos and for coffee brakes.
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Explore Ouarzazate: The “Morocco’s Hollywood”
- Known as the Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate is a hub for international film production. You’ll visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, a beautifully preserved fortress once home to the powerful Glaoui family. Will then stop at the legendary Atlas Studios, where movies like The Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones were filmed.
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Visit the UNESCO site Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Next, we travel to the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site made of red-earth architecture and a backdrop for many movies such as The Mummy and Lawrence of Arabia. Take a guided walking tour through the kasbah’s maze-like alleys, meet a local Berber family, and enjoy mint tea with panoramic views of the Ounila Valley.
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Traditional Lunch & Return to Marrakech
- After the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah visit, you will relax with the a traditional delicious Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant in Ouarzazate before heading back to Marrakech in the early evening.