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Ait Benhaddou From Marrakech: The Must-Do UNESCO Day Trip

By Atlas Trek Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$50 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Day Trip From Marrakech To Cuarzazate Overview:

Embark on a breathtaking day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and the famed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, an iconic fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Journey through the stunning High Atlas Mountains and cross the remarkable Tizi N'tichka Pass, reaching elevations over 2,000 metres. Discover the fascinating mix of Moroccan culture, history, and cinematic fame, as you explore both Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, known as “Africa's Hollywood.” Perfect for travellers wanting a compact yet immersive experience, this well-organized day trip from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate offers stunning views and unforgettable memories.

Activity location

  • Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Imlil Toubkal
    • P2005
    • Imlil, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$63.78 x 1 AdultNZ$63.78
Total
Price is NZ$63.78
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  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Lunch
Guide

Price details
NZ$49.83 x 1 AdultNZ$49.83
Total
Price is NZ$49.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and drop off in your address
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Tizi n Tichka

  • 3m
Your day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation. Leaving the bustling city behind, you'll journey eastward through the scenic High Atlas Mountains, offering sweeping views of rugged landscapes and traditional Berber villages perched on hillsides. The road winds upward to the Tizi N'tichka Pass, a breathtaking mountain pass at over 2,200 metres, where you'll have opportunities to pause for photos and take in the fresh mountain air. The route is dotted with unique roadside stalls and scenic stops, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural richness of Morocco's heartlanc

Ait Ben Haddou

  • 2h
Upon arriving at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll have time to explore this ancient fortified village, known for its red clay architecture and labyrinthine passageways. An experienced guide will lead you through the ksar, explaining the cultural significance of this historical site that once served as a major caravan stop. Famed for its role in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones, Ait Ben Haddou offers a rare glimpse into Morocco's ancient architecture and history. As you wander through the village's alleys, you'll encounter beautifully preserved earthen structures that reflect traditional Berber building techniques, making this stop an unforgettable part of your journev

Ouarzazate

  • 3h
The next destination is Ouarzazate, also known as "Africa's Hollywood" for its cinematic connections. Here, you'll visit the Taourirt Kasbah, a grand palace with intricate architectural details that reveal the elegance of Morocco's past. Nearby, you'll have the option to explore Atlas Studios, a famous filming location where countless international films have been shot. After soaking in the history and cinematic charm of Ouarzazate, you'll begin the drive back through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying the late afternoon light over the peaks and valleys. Your memorable day concludes with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech, leaving you with lasting impressions of Morocco's cultural and scenic wonders.

Location

Activity location

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    Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Imlil Toubkal
    • P2005
    • Imlil, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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