Sahara Gems Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate Day Trip
Description
From Marrakech, you can start an amazing trip to the beautiful places of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. Cross the beautiful Tizi n'Tichka Pass, be amazed by the UNESCO-listed clay building of Ait Ben Haddou, and enter the magical world of movies at Ouarzazate's Atlas Film Studios. Spend some time at the famous Taourirt Kasbah and learn about the history and culture of southern Morocco. This day trip will give you beautiful views, interesting history, and a taste of Morocco's rich culture. Book now for a smooth trip full of moments you'll never forget!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Departure from Marrakech 7:00 AM: Depart from Marrakech in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. 8:30 AM: Stop for a scenic photo opportunity at Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), the highest mountain pass in Morocco. 9:00 AM: Enjoy a coffee or tea break at a local café along the route. Ait Ben Haddou Village 11:00 AM: Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 11:15 AM: Guided tour of the iconic kasbah, famous for its clay architecture and film appearances in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. 12:30 PM: Free time to explore the village, take photos, or visit local artisan shops. Lunch Break 1:00 PM: Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant near Ait Ben Haddou.
2:30 PM: Depart for Ouarzazate (30 minutes drive). 3:00 PM: Visit the Atlas Film Studios, where many famous movies and series were shot. 3:45 PM: Explore Taourirt Kasbah, a historic palace in the heart of Ouarzazate.
4:30 PM: Begin the journey back to Marrakech, with scenic stops along the way. 7:30 PM: Arrive in Marrakech and drop-off at your accommodation.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
When you get to the meeting point please wait for your driver he will be looking for you by himself by asking for your name and he already knows it
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- enfants will have their own space ( setas )
Reviews(20)
We've been with Moha ouahi. Very good trip!
Shaky start , but really great tour overall. We were picked up an hour earlier than the message had quoted, but there was an extra transfer which we had not been informed about. All sorted and good trip had. Driver and guide, both Mohammed, were informative and helpful.
Dear traveler, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests, and we would be delighted to welcome you back. Sincerely, Travel Expert Queen
Overall, it was an amazing trip and a great experience. Our guide, Mohamed, arrived right on time at our meeting point, which had been clearly arranged in advance via WhatsApp. He was very friendly, kind, and easy to talk to. We also appreciated that he didn’t pressure us to go to the restaurant they recommended. It was fascinating to see so much snow in the Atlas Mountains — something we definitely didn’t expect and it made the trip even more memorable. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is that we had only about five minutes to take quick photos at Taourirt Kasbah, while the trip description mentioned we would have around 45 minutes there. Since it is Ramadan, we understand that schedules may change, but we would have loved to spend a bit more time exploring. That said, I can still highly recommend this trip. It was a wonderful experience overall. ⭐
Dear traveler, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests, and we would be delighted to welcome you back. Sincerely, Travel Expert Queen
Well Mohamed is nice and good driver Attention Too bad they want to impose on us the most expensive restaurant where the dish is 14€ Go to restaurants around because it is much cheaper Thank you for the day
Cher voyageur, Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience avec nous. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et nous serons ravis de vous revoir. Bien cordialement, Travel Expert Queen
Sooooo mega, just everything top, small group, super dear guide and driver !!! Highly recommended !
Liebe/r Reisende/r, vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrungen mit uns zu teilen. Es war schön, Sie bei uns zu haben, und Sie sind jederzeit herzlich willkommen, uns wieder zu besuchen. Herzliche Grüße, Travel Expert Queen
A very pleasant excursion but especially our driver Yassine Boudha who was exceptional
Cher voyageur, Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience avec nous. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et nous serons ravis de vous revoir. Bien cordialement, Travel Expert Queen
Yassine bouhda perfect driver very nice beautiful scenery a beautiful day to do and do again
Cher voyageur, Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience avec nous. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et nous serons ravis de vous revoir. Bien cordialement, Travel Expert Queen
Great experience to redo. Wonderful day thanks to our guide Yassine.See you soon
Estimado viajero Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Fue un placer tenerlo con nosotros y siempre será bienvenido de nuevo. Saludos cordiales Travel Expert Queen
The scenery was beautiful, the guide equally able to converse in English and French. However, he added little explanation of what we were seeing, and mostly escorted us from one shopping venue to another.
Excellent day trip to Ait BenHaddou! Our driver was very friendly and helpful. Thank you for the beautifully and relaxing trip.
Dear Traveler Thanks for taking your time to share your experience with us it was great having you with us & you are always welcome to join us again Best regards Travel Expert Queen
