Tours/Marrakech/Kasbah Telouet & Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou Marrakech Day Trip
Viator · Private tour

Kasbah Telouet & Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou Marrakech Day Trip

4.9(15)Marrakech1 hour
VIATOR4.7(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(9)

Description

Visit of 2 Kasbahs; Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou & Kasbah Telouet Day Trip from Marrakech. Visit of Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou village. Visit of Kasbah Telouet. The tour takes full day fom 07:00AM to 19:00PM.

Tour Options

Kasbah Telouet & Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou Marrakech Day Trip
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

Aït-ben-Haddou is a ksar (Ighrem, in Berber) of Morocco inscribed on the list of the world heritage of UNESCO, in the province of Ouarzazate. It is part of the municipality of Aït Zineb. This is a striking example of traditional southern Moroccan architecture, on the side of a hill at the top of which was a collective attic (an agadir)

Admission not included120 min

The Kasbah Telouet, sometimes also called Glaoui Palace, is a kasbah built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Located in the small Berber village of Telouet, in the rural town of Telouet, in the High Atlas Mountains, Morocco, its most famous occupant is probably Thami El Glaou. The current kasbah was built in 1860 by the Glaoua, next to an old kasbah whose remains are still visible today. It was subsequently greatly enlarged during the first half of the twentieth century by Thami El Glaoui. Legend has it that 300 workers worked for three years decorating ceilings and walls. These are made either of finely chiselled stucco, sometimes of zelliges for the walls, and cedar painted for the ceiling1. The roofs are made of ceramic tiles painted green. The result is a set of huge buildings, whose interior decoration shows an important wealth.

10 min

Sightseeing

10 min

Sightseeing

Highlights

Hotel drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour
Hotel pickup at 07:00AM.
Transport by private vehicle

What's included

Included
Hotel drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour
Hotel pickup at 07:00AM.
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Drinks
Food and drinks
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up from all hotels in Marrakech city

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
  • For infant seats, please let us know before the tour

Reviews(15)

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Clare_O
October 12, 2025
Great trip seeing 2 x...

Great trip seeing 2 x Kasbas and the Atlas mountains . A long way from Marrekesh but worth the ride our Our driver/guide was great

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Kasbah Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou, as well as the stunning scenery of the Atlas Mountains. It’s true that it’s quite a journey from Marrakech, but we’re glad you found it worthwhile. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to your driver/guide — he’ll be very happy to know he helped make your day memorable. We truly appreciate you choosing to travel with us and hope to welcome you again on another Moroccan adventure soon! Warm regards

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James_C
March 12, 2025
A day in the mountains

This is a beautiful and Private 4x4 through the mountains Our driver Mustapha was delightful and accomodating We also had a guide for ait ben haddou included which helped us navigate the Kasbah without being stuck behind too many tourist groups. Also meant we got some beautiful couples photos Telouet kasbah is along a nice winding route with other berber villages But the Telouet Kasbah itself has been damaged since the earthquake and is in a state of disrepair, we didn't get to venture inside it Given that we didn't spend much time there we spent far more time taking photos and hopping out at really scenic areas of the Atlas Mountains and valleys. We did spend lots of time at ait ben haddou and enjoyed a meal in a nearby restaurant. We went during ramadan which meant it might have been slightly less busy than usual. Everyone was very hospitable and Mustapha our driver was especially lovely and it was nice that he also shared some of his favourite scenic areas along the mountain passes. Honestly some of the photos I've been able to take on this short excursion are phenomenal

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience on your private 4x4 tour through the Atlas Mountains. It’s great to know that Mustapha’s hospitality and local knowledge enhanced your journey, allowing you to discover hidden scenic spots and capture phenomenal photos along the way. We’re also pleased that the guided tour of Aït Ben Haddou added to your experience, making it easier to navigate and avoid large crowds. Thank you for choosing to travel with us (MSDT). We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!

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230ariv
January 16, 2025
Amazing trip with wonderful views and personal touch

We decided to book private tour to have more personal trip and also to make it faster as it was quite a drive. Our driver Fatah was fantastic and even had made a cool desert blues playlist to create nice atmosphere. Road to Ait Benhaddou is in great condition and the views are amazing. The route back via Tenuet is also very beautiful and interesting through rugged terrain Berber areas. Kasbah Tenuet is in ruins unfortunately, but the route is interesting and not longer so worth a drive. Ait Benhaddou guide is not included. We did not need it and roamed around. Private trip is definitely worth the money.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and appreciated Fatah's efforts to create a memorable atmosphere with his desert blues playlist. It’s great to know you found the journey to Ait Benhaddou and the return via Tenuet scenic and enriching. Your feedback on the Kasbah and self-guided exploration is valuable for future travelers. We’re thrilled the private trip met your expectations and hope to welcome you again for another adventure!

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juno634
August 15, 2024
Super family fun.

Super views, very efficient and friendly driver and guide. An experience worthwhile the time with stunning views to and from Ain Bin Hadou and Marrakech.

Operator response

Dear, Thank you very much for your balanced and fair review of Morocco Sahara Desert Travel. I'm glad to know that you have enjoyed our service. It's something we've worked hard on and we're pleased our efforts resonated with you. I appreciate your kind words and professional demeanor. We're happy that you're happy with Morocco Sahara Desert Travel, and we're looking forward to your next visit. Always you are welcome to Morocco

J
James_D
June 4, 2024
Drmatic scenery and interesting guide.

The scenery driving to Ait Ben-Hadou and the guide there were the highlights for us. The guide at Ait Ben-Hadou, a local student named Yasin, was 17, very mature, well informed about the site, interesting and interested in us. (We chose not to go to Telouet so we could spend longer at Ait Ben-Hadou and return earlier.)

Operator response

Dear, Thank you very much for your balanced and fair review of Morocco Sahara Desert Travel. I'm glad to know that you have enjoyed our service. It's something we've worked hard on and we're pleased our efforts resonated with you. I appreciate your kind words and professional demeanor. We're happy that you're happy with Morocco Sahara Desert Travel, and we're looking forward to your next visit. Always you are welcome to Morocco

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ritnidcm
April 19, 2024
Memorizing Day trip to Marrakech with Ali

This day trip was a wonderful way to spend our visit in Marrakech! Ali, our personal driver was kind, welcoming, informative, and definitely a great driver! When driving through the mountains, he gave us information the entire way, and gave us the freedom to stop at any point and take pictures (he's also a great photographer). Once we reached Kasbah Telouet, we got a chance to get out and walk around. We couldn't enter due to damage caused by an earthquake a month prior, but that didn't stop Ali from giving us rich information on the Kasbah and its history. Before proceeding on our trip, I got a chance to use the restroom, and we bought a small snack (local nuts) before continuing on to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, where he left us in good hands with our personal tour guide, Milad. We had great walk up to the top of the Kasbah, learning about its history and fame in the Hollywood film industry. It was quite a hike the whole way through, but he kept us at a pace that was comfortable, yet efficient. We stopped midway to purchase a few things which they held for us until we started our descent. Once reaching the top, he gave us space to take in the view on our own, and take as many pictures as we wanted. Once we let him know we were done, we took our time back down, collecting our purchases on the way. When finally reaching the bottom, he guided us to the restaurant where we had a delicious filling lunch outside. After we finished our meal, Ali picked us up and we began our journey through the mountains back to our hotel. Due to the time we left for the day trip (7am) we avoided much of the traffic that we would have otherwise been caught in on the way back. All in all, I 100% recommend this day trip and Ali as the guide! You won't be disappointed!!

Operator response

Dear, Thank you very much for your balanced and fair review of Morocco Sahara Desert Travel. I'm glad to know that you have enjoyed our service. It's something we've worked hard on and we're pleased our efforts resonated with you. I appreciate your kind words and professional demeanor. We're happy that you're happy with Morocco Sahara Desert Travel, and we're looking forward to your next visit. Always you are welcome to Morocco

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mic7773
March 8, 2024
In the mountains of Morocco between history and modern life

We decided to do this day tour privately and I have to say that it was worth it. Our guide Khalid was very kind and always very helpful in providing us with information and information. She stopped in several places to let us enjoy the fantastic views. Recommended as a 1 day tour, very nice experience.

Operator response

Caro, Grazie mille per la tua recensione equilibrata e corretta di Morocco Sahara Desert Travel. Sono felice di sapere che hai apprezzato il nostro servizio. È qualcosa su cui abbiamo lavorato duramente e siamo lieti che i nostri sforzi abbiano risuonato con te. Apprezzo le tue parole gentili e il tuo comportamento professionale. Siamo felici che tu sia soddisfatto di Morocco Sahara Desert Travel e non vediamo l'ora della tua prossima visita. Sei sempre il benvenuto in Marocco

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275anamariaa
July 20, 2023
A fantastic experience thanks to the team

A great experience must be lived above all the kindness, the total attention that everything went well and everything excellent I can not say more thank Mustafa and Halid, for making my experienceKasbah Telouet and Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou Marrakech Day Trip Kasbah Telouet & Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou Marrakech Day Trip a pleasure Olé!

Operator response

Estimado, Muchas gracias por su revisión equilibrada y justa de Morocco Sahara Desert Travel. Me alegra saber que ha disfrutado de nuestro servicio. Es algo en lo que hemos trabajado arduamente y nos complace que nuestros esfuerzos repercutan en usted. Agradezco sus amables palabras y comportamiento profesional. Estamos felices de que esté satisfecho con Morocco Sahara Desert Travel, y esperamos su próxima visita. Siempre eres bienvenido a Marruecos.

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erichC2358DL
January 6, 2023
Beautiful trip through High Atlas

Beautiful trip through High Atlas with beautiful landscapes. Especially Aït Ben Hadou is touristy but definitely worth it. Good driver / guide who also linked us to local guides in Telouet and Aït Ben Hadou. Along the way few stops at viewpoints and cafes for coffee. Recommended restaurant in Aït Ben Hadou (lunch) was not too good. Better to find out for yourself.

Operator response

Dear, Thank you very much for your balanced and fair review of Morocco Sahara Desert Travel. I'm glad to know that you have enjoyed our service. It's something we've worked hard on and we're pleased our efforts resonated with you. I appreciate your kind words and professional demeanor. We're happy that you're happy with Morocco Sahara Desert Travel, and we're looking forward to your next visit. Always you are welcome to Morocco

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Gisselle_C
February 18, 2020
Telouet off the beaten track

We had a great time with driver Mohammed yesterday. We had a few pit stops so the drive was paced well. We stopped for lunch (we paid) and photo shoot at some sights. Telouet was a revelation. We had to research the place because there was no explanation provided about the place. So expect that you only pay for the drive. We paid a local guide to take us around Ait Ben Haddou for an hour for 100 Dirhams.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your balanced and fair review of Morocco Sahara Desert Travel. I'm glad to know that you have enjoyed our service. It's something we've worked hard on and we're pleased our efforts resonated with you. I appreciate your kind words and professional demeanor. We're happy that you're happy with Morocco Sahara Desert Travel, and we're looking forward to your next visit. Always you are welcome to Morocco.

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