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Day tour From Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

Overview

Full day excursion to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou from Marrakech:

160 km from Marrakech, Ait Benhadou an exceptional site for his old village where many long film were shot, even if everything is in ruins, it remains full of magic and special beauty You’ll be struck by the appearance of architecture, typically Moroccan, the beauty of its small alleys and narrow, this site will allow you to take great pictures, admiring the sunset with colors unique to Morocco.

Schedule:

Pickup point: from your accommodation
Time of departure: 7:00 AM
Duration: 1 day

Highlights:

Drive across the High Atlas Mountains
Visit UNESCO World Heritage site Ksar Ait Ben Haddou
Discover the city of Ouarzazate, considered the gate of the Sahara Desert

Itinerary

Day trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou From Marrakech:

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage listing, the Ksar Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most extraordinary Kasbahs in Morocco. Located near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou is both dramatic and picturesque. It’s easy to see, why the site has been a popular setting for films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.

On our 4 hour drive from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou we cross the Tizi-n-tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains. We will see hundreds of Berber villages with houses made from mud and straw. Here few things have changed the last hundred years – except thousands of satellite dishes on the roofs. Donkeys and mules are still the main means of transportation. After almost three hours driving, we will stop to visit the ancient fortified city of Ait Benhaddou. Here a local guide will help us explore the narrow alleyways of the clay Kasbahs. 300 Berber families used to live here, but now it’s only home to half a dozen. We will visit one of these families, who will serve us traditional mint tea.

What is included :

Private excursion and transport in A/C vehicle
Experienced private driver (English speaking)
Pick up and drop off from hotel / riad in Marrakech
Guided tour

What is not included :

Lunch
Drinks
Tips

Location

Map for a private day excursion from Marrakech :

 

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