Marrakech to Ouarzazate

Leave the vivacity of Marrakech and spend the day in one of the most famous sea resorts in Morocco.

The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Marrakech. This guided tour visits the UNESCO World Heritage Site with spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Plus an optional camel ride through the desert, and lunch can easily be added to your experience.

UNESCO–listed Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate make ideal day trip from Marrakech, but organizing transportation to explore solo cuts into valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, enjoy round-trip transport from central Marrakech and reach both sites in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle in a day. Admire panoramic views along the high Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, and learn the secrets of Aït Benhaddou from your informative guide.

Enjoy an adventure across the high Atlas Mountains to the Moroccan cities of  Ait Ben Haddou on this guided, full-day trip from Marrakech. Travel across the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level. See Berber villages and ever-changing landscapes en route to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site. This small-group tour includes all the necessary entrance fees plus a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the epic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains on a full-day English-speaking tour from Marrakech. Drive over the high Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass and visit the ancient Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou and Teloute Valleys • Drive across the dramatic Tizi n'Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains 2260m • Take a guided tour of the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou • Enjoy lunch on a terrace with amazing views of the Kasbah • Learn more about the movie history of Ait Benhaddou • Pass From Telouette valley and Berber Villages

The land architecture of the pre-Saharan areas of Morocco is expertly brought together at Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, which is a beautiful synthesis of that architecture. Since 1987, it has been included on the list of World Heritage Sites maintained by UNESCO. Highlights of the tour include: • Following the road of caravans and enjoying beautiful landscapes • Experiencing berber life, traditions, oasis, and local cultures • Enjoying once-in-a-lifetime views of the high atlas mountains in tichka-pass • Having the opportunity to enjoy views like these in tichka pass • Tours of the Kasbahs that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site • Visits to Berber communities in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains

A day trip from Marrakech To Ouarzazate and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, perfect day trip from Marrakech for those who can’t spend more than one day exploring southern Morocco, Join us and Take the privilege of an exciting tour to Ouarzazat, Relish a personalized attention. Enjoy an adventure across the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level to the fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987  With many things to do along the way,  great for people who don't mind a little hike to see some exquisite views. Beautiful villages and towns scattered all around, See Berber villages and euver-changing landscapes from a green north side, to the southern dry and desert slope leading to Ait Ben Haddou a great day out topped by the visit of this unique village.  This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide at your expense (30dh/3€ per person) to Explore the secrets of The Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.

On this full-day guided tour of Ouarzazate and its magnificent Kasbahs, you will be able to experience Ouarzazate in the best possible way. Discover the magnificent mountains of the Atlas to enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of Morocco. See Ogle canyons along the massif of the Atlas Mountains. On this day trip you will also explore with your professional guide (history of Morocco and the film industry).

Don’t take the risk of self-driving the desert. Experience the Sahara and High Atlas with a private guide as you journey from Marrakech to Ouarzazate by way of the Tizi n Tichka pass. Stop at a fortified town, the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and admire the red walls that earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. See two former residences of the ruler of Marrakech and enjoy a local restaurant lunch.

The day begins early as we will be leaving Marrakech before 8.00 am and our drive will then take us across the High Atlas Mountains. The rugged beauty and height of these peaks will have you glued to the window in our minibus as we snake through the mountain roads. There are several small Berber villages along the route and we will get a chance to stop a take some photographs of the elevated scenery before making our way to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. It will be another couple of hours before we reach here but the scenery will remain stunning throughout.

Discover southern Morocco's cultural highlights on a day tour to Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate from Marrakech, ideal for travelers on limited time. A comprehensive itinerary eliminates the hassle of advanced planning, while round-trip transfer via air-conditioned minivan ensures a seamless experience. Explore the country’s varied landscape while benefiting from the more personalized service of a small-group tour.

Also called Gateway to the Sahara Ouarzazate Day Trip from Marrakech allows you to discover this Moroccan city located in the South West of Morocco and 200km from Marrakech. She makes the direction of several excursions that make the departure from several Moroccan cities and especially of Marrakech because the lovers of the city are multiple from one year to another. Currently popular with tourists, Ouarzazate has managed to identify with its seductive climate that is much sought by tourists who want to get rid of the cold spread throughout Europe. Thus the position that occupies the city on the world cinema scene pushes tourists to visit film locations to meet their favorite stars.

Leave Marrakech for the mountains on a full-day trip to Oarzazate, and discover stunning kasbahs, serpentine passes and Africa’s most iconic filming location. Take in stunning views from Tizi n’Tichka as you travel to Ait-Ben-Haddou, a mountain kasbah of unparalleled beauty. Tour a film studio, pause for lunch then explore the city of Ouarzazate, ‘the door of the desert’; take in the alpine setting for the Taourirt kasbah before descending from the High Atlas to the Marrakech plain.

This ait ben haddou and ouarzazate day trip, will allow you to discover another facet of the beauty of Morocco, as this area is considered as the gate to the desert of Morocco and the 1001 Kasbahs (Berber fortress) During this ait ben haddou excursion trip you'll cross the Tizi n'tichka pass, known for its curvy and sneaky turns, where you'll have a quick stop in a terrace to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and take some good shots from above, of the Berber villages and the amazing landscapes, snowy in winter and spring and full of greenery in summer and autumn. Once at the Kasbah ait Ben Haddou you can hire a guide with the whole group to discover the area and to learn better about the locals lifestyle, the guide also will show you where the game of thrones scenes has been turned, before going to Ouarzazate and discover its beauty, as you can discover the local studios and also its Kasbah called Kasbah Taourirt.

UNESCO–listed Aït Benhaddou makes an ideal day trip from Marrakech, but organizing transportation to reach the remote site independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach Aït Benhaddou in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle—with round-trip transport from your Marrakech accommodation included. Spin along the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka pass to Aït Benhaddou with you guide, and delve into centuries of colorful Arabic history and tradition.

In this day trip from Marrakech, you’ll visit the UNESCO kasbah Ait Ben Hadddou and feel like you’re in a fairy tale, and then visit Ouarzazate and pretend you’re a movie star at one of the film sets. Your mulit-lingual art historian will be your guide, and you’ll be driven in a private, air conditioned car. You’ll stop for lunch, but the cost is extra.

Enjoy the full attention of your guide on this private tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, the film capital of Morocco more fondly known as the “door of the desert.” In addition to navigating, your guide offers important context and anecdotes as you explore Berber villages, drive along historic caravan routes, and visit Ait Benhaddou, a clay fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Learn about the soul of Morocco, which many say are the Berber villages nestled into the Atlas Mountains. This small group tour takes you from Marrakech into the hills, where you’ll get into nature with a provided camel ride and guided waterfall hike. Then you’ll learn about Berber culture when you share a traditional meal in a local home.

Travel through the ancient caravan routes to the most popular historical village in Morocco - Ait Benhaddou -  the backdrop of the most famous Hollywood productions (Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Prince of Persia, and many more) Journey through the majestic Atlas Mountains and rocky deserts, discover ancient cities of Morocco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. This trip takes you back in time to the majestic Amazigh architecture and lets you feel like a true movie star in the world's most popular movie sets - Ouarzazate surroundings. Please note: one-way journey to Ouarzazate takes about 5 hours through the High Atlas Mountain pass of 2200 meters high. The scenery is breathtaking but we understand it can be a little bit tiring for some travellers. We offer convenient upgrades of private trips and 2-day journeys to truly discover Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou's surroundings. Contact us for more details.

Visit Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate on a full-day excursion from Marrakech that explores two kasbahs, fortified cities built to protect against desert raids. The day offers guided tours (local guide) of each destination as you travel through beautiful terrain, from the Route des Kasbahs to Tizi n Tichka, one of the most spectacular mountain passes in Morocco.

See the desert kasbahs and film sets in Ouarzazate on a full-day, private tour from Marrakech that explores some of Morocco’s most dramatic film locations. You’ll tour the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s featured in shoots from Game of Thrones to Gladiator, then continue to Ouarzazate, home to film studios and historic fortifications. Traveling with a private guide means you can tailor the day to your interests, with flat-rate pricing for up to six people.

Take a scenic detour from Marrakech to Fez, with a stop to camp in the Sahara Desert, with this three-night, four-day experience. Your driver will pick you up in Marrakech and take you through the Atlas Mountains, stopping along the way at kasbahs and traditional villages. You'll also get the chance to take a camel ride through the desert and spend the night in a traditional desert camp before being dropped at your hotel in Fez.

Ait Ben Haddou, an exceptional site for its old village or many feature films have been filmed, even if everything is in ruins, there remains special magic and beauty. You will be struck by the aspect of its architecture, typically Moroccan, the beauty of its small narrow alleys, this site will allow you to take great photos, to admire the sunset with unique colors in Morocco. In the direction of the High Atlas passing through the Tichka Pass (2260m). Panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the very fertile green valleys. Continuation to Telouet, visit of the Glaoui Kasbah (Glaoui Palace). The current Kasbah was built by the Glaoua from 1860. Historically, it is the passage of the merchant caravans, which connected the desert to the South of Morocco to the big cities North of the High Atlas.