If you’re looking to visit Morocco’s famous Ait Ben Haddou for a day trip from Marrakech, its winding roads through breathtaking desert landscapes, palm oases and kasbahs makes it a fitting place for a trip to Morocco. Leaving Marrakech early morning, you’ll travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and pass through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Locally, you’ll see Berber villages and panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. The tour’s centerpiece is a trip to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, with its stunning collection of earthen buildings and a popular filming location of countless Hollywood blockbusters.
Continue on to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” tour the Taourirt Kasbah and visit the Atlas Film Studios if you so choose. The full-day trip is part history tour, part cultural lesson and part nature experience and the perfect day trip for anyone wishing to experience some of this Morocco beyond Marrakech.
Take a day trip from Marrakech to see Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah without the hassle of navigating on your own. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site that sits in the dramatic shadows of the High Atlas Mountains; it’s a taste of traditional Berber architecture and centuries of history. Even though the pass itself is beautiful and you can see ‘real’ mountain villages, it is really all about the drive. Once in Ait Ben Haddou, travelers can meander through the maze of alleyways inside the fortified ksar, widely famous as the setting for many blockbuster movies and TV series. This day trip is perfect for travelers who don’t have time to do any overnight trips in Morocco, but still want to get out of Marrakech and see some outlying areas and its culture and landscape.
This day trip from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate starts from your accommodation after breakfast, we pickup you and start driving east through the stunning High Atlas Mountains along picturesque Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, we will admire stunning views of spectacular valleys, Berber villages, and snow-capped peaks. One of the first major stops is at the Ait Ben Haddou, an iconic UNESCO listed ksar (a fortress city) famous for its fantastic earthen architecture and for serving as a film set on movies such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones and so many others.
After having wandered through the narrow alleys and hiked to its summit to enjoy the panoramic view, we will make our way to Ouarzazate, also known as the “Hollywood of Africa”. Here you will find the popular Atlas Film Studios and the magnificent Taourirt Kasbah. After a little leisure time for lunch, the tour concludes with a scenic return drive to Marrakech with a drop-off in the early evening at your hotel.
We hope you enjoyed our comprehensive day trip itinerary from Marrakech to Ait ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate. We hope it aligns with your travel inclinations! If you want something a bit different, we’re always glad to tailor a trip that suits your wishes, both based on what you want to do – and how much time you have available. Keep in mind that, generally, the larger the group, the lower the per-person price. That said, the expense of meals and add-in activities in Ouarzazate could fluctuate, but transport costs are fairly fixed year-round.
Our day trip to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate with Hassan from Private Moroccan Tour was amazing. The drive through the Atlas Mountains was scenic, and Hassan made the journey enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly attitude. Visiting the Kasbah felt like stepping back in time, and we learned a lot about its history. Everything was well-organized, and we felt taken care of throughout the day. Highly recommend this experience!
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