Ait ben haddou and Ouarzazate day trip

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12 to 14 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 4 more

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

What's 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
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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

- 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

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tizi n Tichka

    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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Morocco Destination Experts

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Cultural Tours
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