Odyssey Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Atlas Mountains from Marrakech

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou: A Journey Through History and Legend
7 stops
Marrakech (Pass by)
Your adventure begins at 7:00 AM when your private driver and tour companion picks you up directly from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. A clean, comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle is waiting just for your group — no shared buses, no strangers. Today covers approximately 193km and around 4 hours of driving, broken into comfortable segments with stops every 1 to 1.5 hours for panoramic views, a coffee or a stretch. You will never feel rushed — this is your journey at your pace.
High Atlas Mountains (Pass by)
Your first drive takes you south from Marrakech into the High Atlas Mountains — approximately 90 km and 1.5 hours of some of the most dramatic scenery in Africa. Snow-capped peaks, deep gorges and ancient Berber villages cling to the cliffsides as your vehicle climbs higher. Your companion shares stories of the Berber people who have called these mountains home for centuries. A comfort stop is made along the way for coffee, fresh air and photos.
Tizi n Tichka (Pass by)
At 2,260 meters above sea level — one of the highest mountain roads in North Africa — your driver stops here for 20 minutes. Step out, breathe the mountain air and take in sweeping panoramic views stretching across the entire Atlas range in every direction. Your companion tells you about the ancient caravan routes that once crossed these mountains carrying gold and salt from sub-Saharan Africa.
1
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage fortified village (ksar) of Ait Ben Haddou. With your certified local guide, wander through the ancient red-clay alleyways and towers made famous by Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia and odssey.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Ait Ben Haddou (Pass by)
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant with panoramic views of the kasbah and surrounding valley.
2
CLA Studios Ouarzazate
Continue to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco.Visit the Atlas Film Studios and visit oscar studio before the golden hour light sets in.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Ouarzazate (Pass by)
Check in to your riad or guesthouse in Ouarzazate. Relax after a full day of discovery, then enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner as the sun sets over the desert town.
Day 2
Ouarzazate to Marrakech; A Return Through Legend and Light
6 stops
Ouarzazate (Pass by)
Wake up to the calm of the desert town of Ouarzazate. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your riad or guesthouse before setting off to explore more of this fascinating ,Hollywood of Morocco
3
Taourirt Kasbah
Visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah, once home to the powerful Glaoui family, showcasing traditional Moroccan architecture and centuries of history.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Atlas Experience
tep onto the sets of one of the world's largest film studios, where blockbusters like Gladiator, The Mummy, and Kingdom of Heaven were filmed. See props, sets, and backlots used by major Hollywood productions
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Ouarzazate (Pass by)
Enjoy a final Moroccan lunch in Ouarzazate before beginning the scenic journey home.
5
Tizi n Tichka
Drive back across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass. Stop at breathtaking viewpoints for one last look at the valleys and peaks that have accompanied your journey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Marrakech (Pass by)
Arrive back in Marrakech as the sun sets, dropped off at your riad or hotel with unforgettable memories, hundreds of photos, and a story only a few travelers ever get to tell.

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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