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Earthen kasbah façade in southern Morocco

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
Atlas Studios film set in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate film set entrance
High Atlas mountain landscape

Highlights

  • The Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
  • A walk through Aït Ben Haddou
  • Ouarzazate and the Taourirt Kasbah
  • Optional visit to Atlas Studios

Itinerary

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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

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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.