From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

Duration

13 - 14 Hours

Max People

17

Min Age

2+

Pickup

Airpot/hotel

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Duration 13 - 14 hours

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Driver

Arabic, French, English

Private group available

Pickup included

Meet your driver at your hotel or riad in Marrakech. If the accommodation is not accessible by car, you will be provided with a link in an email to the nearest meeting point.

Experience

Itinerary

pickup location:

pickup from your hotel or riad.

 

Van :

(1 hour)

 

Atlas Mountains:

Break time (15 minutes)

Optional, Extra fee

Tizi n’Tichka:

Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

Van:

(80 minutes)

Ouarzazate:

Visit, Guided tour (80 minutes)

Extra fee

Van:

(20 minutes)

Ksar Aït Benhaddou:

Visit, Lunch, Sightseeing (2 hours)

Extra fee

Van Drive back:

Drive back to marrakech (3 hours)

Marrakech – Drop-off locations:

Direction from Marrakech to Ouarzazate.

Overview

Venture into Morocco’s wild desert, and get a feel for the nomadic, Berber lifestyle, on this 3-day, private tour. 

On the first day, depart from Marrakech and explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou before discovering Ouarzazate. After dinner and an overnight stay in a kasbah hotel, venture to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes on the second day. Go for a camel ride, enjoy freshly cooked tagine, and relax around a campfire under the stars. After an overnight camp stay, return to Marrakech on day three via the Low Atlas Mountains.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Points

palace jamaa lafna, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Pickup Details

We pick up from any hotel and Riad in Marrakech. as well as from other places such as Airport or train station.

Send us your Pickup address 2 days before

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Wifi onboard
  • Entrance fees (studio, 8€ per person)
  • Lunch
  • Refreshments
  • Tips

Tour Plan

Highlights
  • Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit the well-preserved Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Discover Ouarzazate, where Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and The Mummy were filmed
  • Enjoy the perfect nature and amazing landscapes during your day trip
Full description

Discover local village, natural landscapes, and Kasbah Ait Benhaddou fortress on this day trip from Marrakech. Travel in an airconditioned van or car and stay connected with wi-fi access as you drive. Uncover movie-magic with a stop at the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate Start your day trip with pickup from your Marrakech accommodation from 7-8 AM. Hop inside a spacious and comfortable vehicle and soak up the scenery as you travel into the Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself in local culture with a stop at the small village ofAit Ben Barka near the hilly countryside of Toufliht. Explore the area with your driver and learn about the schedule sights for your trip. Have some free time for a break before crossing the the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Stop to capture pictures of mountain peaks on the pass from 7,415 feet above sea level (2,260 meters). Continue on to the Atlas Film Studios at Ouarzazate, the largest film studio in the world which famously featured in the TV series Game of Thrones. Spend some free time to visit the studios or to explore on your own. Take some pictures of the unique rugged local landscapes in the area. After the studio, you purchase lunch at one of the best restaurants in the area, with excellent prices and stunning panoramic views.  Finally, head to the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which is recognized as a UNESCO site and one of the most extraordinary kasbahs (fortresses) in Morocco. End your day of scenic views and memories by relaxing in your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle on your drive back to your hotel in Marrakech.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
Know before you go:

Please note, due to current construction works on the road, the trip may take longer than planned

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