
Kasbahs & Film Sets
Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou Day Trip from Marrakech
Over the High Atlas in one day to the earthen ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and the film town of Ouarzazate.
- Duration
- Full day · about 12 hours
- Price
- Price on request
- Start
- Marrakech
- End
- Marrakech
- Style
- Private available
Overview
A full day across the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village, and Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert.
It is a good choice if you want a taste of the dramatic landscapes of southern Morocco but only have one day.
- Day Tours
- Cultural
- Private



Highlights
- The Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
- A walk through Aït Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate and the Taourirt Kasbah
- Optional visit to Atlas Studios
Itinerary
- Stop1
We leave early in the morning and climb through the High Atlas, stopping at viewpoints and in mountain villages.
- Driving
- Approx. 2.5 hours
- Stop2
You explore the earthen village and climb to the old granary at the top for wide views over the river valley; a local guide can be added on request. There is time for lunch at a restaurant with a panorama nearby.
- UNESCO ksar
- Hilltop granary
- Meals
- Lunch at your choice (not included)
- Stop3
In Ouarzazate you can visit the Taourirt Kasbah or the film studios, then we drive back over the mountains to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.
- Driving
- Approx. 4 hours
Included / Not included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced local driver
- Free time to explore at your own pace
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and optional activities
- Local guides (available on request)
- Tips and personal expenses
Transportation
A private air-conditioned vehicle (4x4, minivan or car depending on group size) with an experienced local driver. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.
Route map
Drag, zoom and tap the markers to explore every stop on this route.
Stops on this route
Tour questions
It is a long day, mostly on the road, but a good way to see Aït Ben Haddou if you cannot spend nights in the south of Morocco. For a calmer pace, look at our 3-day and 4-day desert tours.
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