Ait Ben Haddou Day Trip

Your day begins with a pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Meet your driver and start the journey towards the High Atlas Mountains.

Travel through the spectacular landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest paved mountain pass in Morocco. Enjoy panoramic views and make several stops along the way for photos.

Arrive at the historic Telouet Kasbah, once the stronghold of the powerful Glaoui family. Explore its ornate rooms and learn about its role in Moroccan history.

Continue your journey through the scenic Ounila Valley, famous for its colorful villages, terraced fields, and dramatic contrasts between mountains and oasis landscapes.

Arrive at the legendary Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most impressive ksars in Morocco. Walk through its ancient clay buildings and learn why it has been featured in famous movies and series such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia.

Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant near Ait Ben Haddou (lunch not included), with views of the ksar and surrounding landscape.

After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “African Hollywood.” Visit one of its famous film studios and discover how many international movies were filmed in the region.

In the late afternoon, begin the drive back to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrival at your hotel or riad in the evening.