Ait ben haddou and Ouarzazate day trip

4.2(209)Marrakech1 hour

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Description

This ait ben haddou and ouarzazate day trip, will allow you to discover another face of 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 coffe 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. Once you finish the visit, you'll hit the road to Marrakech where the trip ends

Tour Options

Ait ben haddou and Ouarzazate

Budget tour - Shared : If you are very DEMANDING, please choose the private option for more flexibility and customized trip Group tour: PLEASE BE UNDERSTANDING ! This a group tour and we can't have 100% control on timing and other facts Duration: 12 hours: ▪︎ Driving: 4h each way ▪︎ Visit Ait Benhaddou: 1h ▪︎ Lunch: 1h ▪︎ Ouarzazate: 20min Lunch not included: Restaurants are very touristics ! It would be a good idea to bring a snack and spend free time in the Kasbah Many stops: 1- Tizi n'tichka pass (highest of north Africa) 2- ait Ben Haddou kasbah 3- Ouarzazate Relax and toilets. On request if needed also. Minivan 8 seats or 18 seats Optional guide: ▪︎ Optional for 3€/person it's important to know about the history. ▪︎ If you want free time do not use the guide services Pickup included

Private trip: Guide & Lunch

Telouate / Cinema studio ..: This is the highlight of the tour, as you'll see not only the kabah ait benhaddou (standard tour) but all the monuments there Premium: More flexibility and customized. Guided tour in the Kasbah is included Optional camel ride Duration: 12 hours: Depends on the stops and monuments you choosed to visit. You decide about all the details: monuments, timing.. Berber meal with a view : Enjoy your fresh lunch prepared especially for you with a view on the whole village and Kasbah. Private minivan/4x4: including a driver speaking your language : English Spanish French Monuments fees excluded: Collected by the government and you can choose : Kabah Taourirt 2€ Kabah Telouat : 2€ Cinema studio : 7€ Cinema museum 5€ Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

A high mountain pass, at elevation 2260m (7410 ft) above sea level with sneaky turns and curves, full of landscapes. Pictures can be taken from a Panoramic view in a loca restaurant

Admission not included120 min

Fortified village surrounded by the antiatlas mountains. It looks like an old castle, and this is where it got the name of "Kasbah" or "Castle" meaning Fortress in berber local language.

20 min

You stoo in a parking spot in front of the Kasbab you can then go and enter to visit this beautiful area. Alternatively you will be able to visit the studios.

Highlights

PLEASE BE UNDERSTANDING ! This a group and we can't have 100% control on timing and other facts
Stops to relax on request (Ask the driver whenerver you need to)
Air-conditioned vehicle
If you are very DEMANDING, please choose the private option for more flexibility and customized trip
Lunch included for private option
2h in Ait benhaddou village : almost 1h for the visit and 1h for lunch
Local Guide Included for Private Option

What's included

Included

PLEASE BE UNDERSTANDING ! This a group and we can't have 100% control on timing and other facts

Stops to relax on request (Ask the driver whenerver you need to)

Air-conditioned vehicle

If you are very DEMANDING, please choose the private option for more flexibility and customized trip

Lunch included for private option

2h in Ait benhaddou village : almost 1h for the visit and 1h for lunch

Local Guide Included for Private Option

Not included

Local guide in the Kasbah (3€/person) for shared option

Lunch is optional for shared option and can cost around 8-12€/person

You can ask the driver for a quick stop if you feel empty during the ride

A bottle of water can be bought along the trip

Entrance Fees to the Studios (Optional for shared option) - 8€ pax

Pickup Locations & Times

- Hotels in old town: Pick up from front office, drop off at closest parking (due to prohibition of entering the old town at the evening) - Hotels in the new town: Pick up and drop off are from/to the front office - Hotels outside the city +8km to 12Km: pick up and drop off for 30€ as an extra to pay for all groups 1-6 and 50€ if you are 7-14 persons - Pick up generally starts 45min before the departure time around 7:00. So the departure time is 8:00 more or less

Traveller Ratings

4.2

209 reviews

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Important Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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