Private Guided Tour: UNESCO Listed Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate from Marrakech

Embark on a private guided tour from Marrakech to explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. Discover the enchanting beauty of Morocco, cross the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass, and visit the historic Aït Benhaddou village. Hassle-free transportation included.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - At Kasbah ait ben Haddou, you’ll meet our guide who will show you around and will make you sure to make you feel as a local by explaining and introducing you to the locals lifestyle and roots.
  • Atlas Film Studio - You’ll stop at the studios to visit the inside where you’ll find many pieces of ild movies like gladiator,…
What's Included
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Visit of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet
  • Local guide available for 15€ extra
  • Multilingual local art historian
What's Not Included
  • Lunch can be organized in a charming guest house on request 20€/person
  • Breakfast
  • Optional camel ride 20€/person
Additional Information

Embark on a personal voyage to the magical realm of Morocco in this private trip to the UNESCO-protected Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Journey across the Tizi n’Tichka pass situated 2200m high to reach the enchanting gateway of the desert, Ait Ben Haddou. En route, make a detour to explore the equally magnificent Kasbah Telouet.

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Location
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lyndses2025
Apr 27, 2025
Private tour option - What can I say. The whole trip was amazing and all our guides were fantastic and really looked after us. Highly recommend taking the private tour option.
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Tboyslim
Apr 24, 2025
Fantastic day trip - We had the private tour to be able to spend our time more individually (we left out the film museum, because we didn't care). Our driver Youssef was a delight. He constantly checked in on us and made us feel very comfortable. He stopped a lot for pictures, as we had asked, and he drove safely and efficiently. Our guide Oussama was also very lovely and dedicated and showed us around Aït Ben Haddou with great attention to detail. Finally I have to admit that we had booked another tour originally, with another provider. That was a scam. But when we contacted this provider, Morocco Destination Expert, they immediately came to our help and had our driver ready within 40 minutes. They really saved us. I highly recommend booking with them.
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Angel_e
Apr 5, 2025
Our driver mehdi was very... - Our driver mehdi was very polite and caring , and tried to do his best to show us every corner that we request , our local guide that tour provide us ( yusef / osame ) was super great too , very fun and took a lot of great pictures from us , totally recommend this experience, road was a little bit tiring but worth it
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Dreamer26250157402
Mar 3, 2025
Very nice activity - Very nice visits and successful change of scenery. Our driver perfectly adapted to our desires and needs. Highly recommended!
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937jawadg
Feb 24, 2025
Lovely trip across Morocco UNESCO heritage sites - View was amazing of UNESCO heritage in Morocco. Enlightened. We will return as we were Limited in time but we definitely enjoyed it
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Nicolasmi7105dy
Feb 17, 2025
Great trip to Ouarzazate! - Great day in Ouarzazate (Atlas studio, Ait bin Haddou). True to plan. Our driver Youness, it is well taken care of us: punctual, with little care. I recommend.
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Kent
Dec 31, 2024
Beautiful ride out to Ait Ben Haddou. Berber villages are incredible to see. Well worth the cost of a private trip. - Muhammad was a great guide and helped us with the history of the Berber people. Well worth the time to see. I would skip Atlas Studio and spend more time at the other sites
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Karin_t
Jun 21, 2025
The kasbah in Ouarzazate has been closed for 2 years - Our driver Youssef and our guides to the kasbahs were lovely and very knowledgeable. Unfortunately the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate was closed due to damage from the 2023 earthquake. 4 hours is a very long drive when one of the main sites is completely inaccessible. Viator should not continue to sell tours is the location has been closed for nearly two years!
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479st_phaneh
Mar 10, 2025
Scenic and Culturally Rich Tour, but Disappointing Closure at Ait Benhaddou - Our private guided tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou was a mix of stunning landscapes, cultural insights, and a frustrating surprise at the end. The day started smoothly at 7:00 AM. Since cars weren’t allowed near our riad, our driver, Yusuf, arranged a nearby meeting point and kept us informed via WhatsApp. He was friendly and accommodating, ensuring we were comfortable in the VW van. Though the journey was long (3 to 4 hours), the scenic stops—coffee breaks, an argan oil cooperative, and breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains—made it enjoyable. A big plus was that there was no pressure to buy anything. In Ouarzazate, we explored a historic Berber kasbah with a knowledgeable local guide who even helped us capture great photos. After the tour, we were offered mint tea and had the opportunity to purchase beautifully crafted Berber and Tuareg carpets—completely optional. Since we weren’t interested in the movie studios, we opted to spend extra time at Ait Benhaddou instead. Lunch was at a large tourist-friendly restaurant with tagines and pizzas priced around 140 DH per person. Then came the biggest disappointment: upon arriving at Ait Benhaddou, we found out it was closed due to the final day of filming for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie The Odyssey. This was the highlight of the tour, and we weren’t informed in advance. Had we known, we would have appreciated the chance to reschedule or choose a different excursion. Instead, a young and enthusiastic Berber guide provided insightful explanations, but we could only admire the city from afar. The return trip to Marrakech took 3.5 hours, bringing us back at 6:30 PM. While the journey was beautiful and the guides were excellent, the lack of prior notice about Ait Benhaddou’s closure left a bitter taste. A great tour overall, but better communication from the tour operator was needed.
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Jose
Feb 27, 2025
Ait Ben Haddou closed - The Ait Ben Haddou was closed and no one told us that in advance. The trip is super long and if we had been warned that it was closed, we would not have taken the tour
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).