Ouarzazate and Kasbahs Day Trip from Marrakech

This is a wonderful chance to discover the history of the south of Morocco after driving through the spectacular Atlas Mountains we arrive in Ait Ben Haddou; a cultural world heritage site loaded with history. Explore the area we continue our way driving to Ouarzazate where we will visit the Atlas film studios and Taourirt Kasbah, have a tasty lunch, and drive back home …

enjoy a guided walking tour to explore to discover the unique fortified village with a professional local mountain guide.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Marrakech

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 7:45 AM for a prompt departure at 8:00 AM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 6:30 PM.

WEAR

Comfortable walking clothing, walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

INCLUDED

Professional driver/guide	Meals: Lunch
1 and a half hour walking tour	Transportation in AC Vehicle Minivan or 4wd

NOT INCLUDED

Drinks	Entrance fee to Cinema Studios
Tips and gratuities

Ouarzaate and Kasbah Day Trip Highlights:

Drive along a spectacular road towards the high Atlas Mountain
Enjoy the astonishing views of the snow-topped peaks of the Area
Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou: a cultural world heritage site in Morocco since 1987
Enjoy the walk to the top of the old Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Kasbah
Visit the film studios and the other old Kasbah in Ouarzazate

Additional information

Lunch with local family	Possible to have lunch with a local family, under request

We will collect you from your hotel/riad in Marrakech at 7:30 and start heading to the Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n‘Tichka pass, It is a spectacular road with astonishing views of the snow-topped peaks of the Atlas. Upon our descent, we will arrive at Ait Ben Haddou: a cultural world heritage site in Morocco since 1987; the Ksour (Berber villages) of Ait Benhaddou was once an important stop along the caravan routes which carried salt from the Sahara, and on return, gold and ivory. It is the best-preserved and well-fortified Kasbah. Several films have been shot there including The Mummy, Alexander, Kingdom of Heaven, and Prince of Persia. After visiting the kasbah there, we will have lunch in a local restaurant and pass the desert of Ouarzazate to visit Taourirte Kasbah, the Atlas film studios, and the Cinema Museum. At around 4 p.m we will drive back to Marrakesh through the Atlas Mountains.