Ouarzazate ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ Private Full-Day Tour with Ait Ben Haddou

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7 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 2 more

This full-day, private guided tour in and around the desert capital Ouarzazate gives you an overview of the film studios and different movie sites of the area. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to visit two ancient kasbahs without hassle. Tour the famous Aït Ben Haddou-Kasbah and Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco".

What's Included

Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Private driver/guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel
Museum and kasbah entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation in Ouarzazate Pick up at the airport Ouarzazate (arrivals) also possible Please note that we do not offer pick ups in AirBnB's and private residences. In that case, and if you arrive by rental car or bus, your meeting point will be the parking in front of the Carrefour market in Ouarzazate, which is located opposite of the Hotel La Perle du Sud. Please send us a What's app message after booking to arrange pick up

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start the day at the old kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt where you have some time to explore the narrow pedestrian streets on your own and visit the palace with its countless rooms which seem like a labyrinth. Afterwards, you can have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Atlas Film Studio

    Continue to the Atlas Corporation film studios, where you can discover the diverse sets and listen to the anecdotes of the multiple movies and actors. Several famous movies like Gladiator, Babel, Prince of Persia, and recently The Physician have been shot in those studios. Guided tour of the movie studios in a group - about 60 min duration - entrance fee not included (about 80 Dh).

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Now it is nearly lunch time: travel down a gravel road in the direction of Aït Ben Haddou and have a look at a fortified city wall which has been used in the movie Gladiator starring Russel Crowe. The famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has also been used for many Hollywood movie shoots. From the highest point up the hill, you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view over Aït Ben Haddou and the valley up to the snow covered High Atlas mountains. Enjoy a guided tour (optional) and have your lunch in an authentic families home after the tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
Supplied by Explore Morocco Travel SARL

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Movie Tours
4WD Tours
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