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Travel through the ancient caravan routes to the most popular historical village in Morocco - Ait Benhaddou - the backdrop of the most famous Hollywood productions (Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Prince of Persia, and many more)
Journey through the majestic Atlas Mountains and rocky deserts, discover ancient cities of Morocco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.
This trip takes you back in time to the majestic Amazigh architecture and lets you feel like a true movie star in the world's most popular movie sets - Ouarzazate surroundings.
Please note: one-way journey to Ouarzazate takes about 5 hours through the High Atlas Mountain pass of 2200 meters high. The scenery is breathtaking but we understand it can be a little bit tiring for some travellers.
We offer convenient upgrades of private trips and 2-day journeys to truly discover Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou's surroundings. Contact us for more details.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pick up from your accommodation free of charge You will be dropped off the main square if your accommodation is in the Medina.
Jama el Fna square
Itinerary
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1Tizi n Tichka
To make the most of your day, your journey will start early in the morning, 7am, from your Marrakech accommodation. Hop inside the air-conditioned car and soak up the scenery as you travel through the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the view at the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, the highest point of The Atlas Mountains accessible by car (2260m) Please note, one-way journey to Ouarzazate takes about 5 hours through the mountain pass of 2200km high.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
At midday, you'll arrive at the famous fortified city of Ait Benhaddou - the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions (Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Alexander, Star Wars, Prince of Persia, Babel, Cleopatra, Prison Break, and many more) After the guided tour enjoy locally made lunch in one of Ait Benhaddou charming restaurants overlooking the ancient village.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3
After lunch, you’ll be taken to the city of Ouarzazate. Nicknamed ‘The gate of the desert ’, the town is inhabited by Imazighen (Tamazight speakers) who constructed famous kasbahs that the area is known for. You'll have a chance to visit the most impressive kasbah - Taourirt. Originally built in the 19th century, it was owned by the el Glaoui clan, a family that had a powerful stronghold of one of Morocco’s most significant southern caravan routes to West Africa.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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