- Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui - Follow the old road of Caravans to reach one of the wonderful and fortified kasbahs in southern Morocco, an old palace of the pacha Thami Laglaoui, built in the late 18th century by the pacha/governor of Marrakech and south to be his holidays
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Recognized as a UNESCO site, the Ksar Aït Benhaddou in Ouarzazate is one of the most extraordinary Kasbahs in Morocco. This giant fortification, which is made up of six kasbahs and nearly fifty ksours (individual kasbahs), is a great example of pisé clay architecture. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and the Ouarzazate region should be top on your Morocco Travel list.Visit Ait Ben Haddou Ksar on a Morocco Private Tour.
Aït Benhaddou sits amidst a valley near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, just thirty-two miles from Ouarzazate, the Holywoodof Africa . Ouarzazate first came into the international spotlight with the Hollywood film Lawrence of Arabia; Aït Benhaddou made a feature appearance in this film. Orson Welles used it as a location for Sodome and Gomorrah; and for Jesus of Nazareth the whole lower part of the village was rebuilt. Since then many famous directors have followed in his footsteps to exploit the magnificent scenery of Ouarzazate
- Maroc - Spend a night in a local guest house, riad or Hotel in Ouarzazate to enjoy the silence of the desert, explore the kasbahs Taourirte and the cinema studios in Ouarzazate
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Local Mountain Guide in Ait ben haddou
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional driver/guide
- Entrance fees to Kasbahs
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Ksar Aït Benhaddou in Ouarzazate, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is arguably one of the most remarkable Kasbahs in Morocco. Composed of six kasbahs and approximately fifty ksours (individual kasbahs), it highlights the unique pisé clay architecture. Undeniably, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and the region of Ouarzazate are must-visit destinations in Morocco. Make sure to see the Ait Ben Haddou Ksar on your Private Tour of Morocco.
Positioned in a valley close to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou is merely thirty-two miles away from Ouarzazate, also referred to as Africa’s Hollywood. Gaining global recognition following its display in Lawrence of Arabia, Ouarzazate is also known as the filming site of Aït Benhaddou. The site was featured in the film Sodome and Gomorrah and was largely rebuilt for Jesus of Nazareth, both directed by Orson Welles. This led numerous renowned directors to utilize the breathtaking backdrop of Ouarzazate in subsequent years.
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