Day trip to casbah d'Aït-ben-Haddou et montagnes de l'Atlas from Marrakech

4.2
(5 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Enjoy a fabulous trip to Ouarzazate and its surrounding areas. Ouarzazate is the threshold of Morocco's deep south, a striking mix of oases, kasbahs, and lush valleys. This vast desert plateau attracts tourists from all over the world, year after year.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Local guide at kasbah Ait ben haddou (3 euros/person)

Meeting and pickup

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

the Pickup starts At 07:30 am. the customers who will stay in hotels listed above, they will be picked up, but the clients who have other addresses unidentified on our list can also write their place to discuss the details of the pickup next.

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Meeting point
Hôtel Ali
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tizi n'Tichka

    This day trip takes you right across the chain of the High Atlas Mountains and over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka pass; at over 7,414 feet (2260 meters) high, it's the highest pass in all of Africa.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    All along the route, you can catch glimpses of the Berber villages perched on the side of the mountains, sometimes hardly distinguishable from the mountains themselves…

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    As you reach the far side of the mountains the landscape changes dramatically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like. This area is home to the Kasbah architecture, with turrets on all buildings, adorned with grilled windows and soft peach-colored walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe, highly suitable for the conditions of the south.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Following your journey through the beautiful valleys, you will arrive at the ancient kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, as well as an international site for recording movies. After visiting the Kasbah your journey will be onward to Ouarzazate.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ouarzazate

    Ouarzazate, world-renowned as the Moroccan Hollywood because of the famous films which have been shot there, including the diamond of the Nile, Lawrence of Arabia, Sodome et Gomorra, le Joyau du Nil, Jésus de Nazareth, Kingdom of heaven, the Mommy, Gladiator, 7 days in Tebet, Alexander the Great, Babel, and many more.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Marrakech Tours Excursions

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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