Ouarzazate and Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou: A Day Excursion through Atlas Mountains and Desert Views

Embark on a day excursion from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Discover the stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kasbah. Immerse yourself in Berber architecture, history, and culture, and visit the famous film studio in Ouarzazate. Perfect for time-pressed travelers who want to…

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - The driver will pick up you from your central located Hotel / Riad or meeting point in marrakech , the direction will be tha kasbah or ksar ait ben haddou , then you meet the local to start your visit in the old berber UNESCO-protected kasbah , between red Clay walls and alleys ,to know about his history ,and local berber culture , and to take photos .
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (central located Hotel in Marrakech)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local guide in Ksar Ait Ben Haddou
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Entry to the museum / studio of cinema , and kasbah taourirt
Additional Information

Explore the door of the desert, and get a step back in the past visiting Berber old architecture, history and culture in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kasbah of ait Ben haddou, by the pass of Tizi ntichka in stunning views of the high atlas mountains, then continue to ouarzazat, to visit the film studio where many international films are made, and…

Location
Jamaa El Fna
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dotsgirl2
Feb 16, 2025
Very interesting site - This ancient Kasba is very interesting. It is quite a climb to the top but you are going to g up stairs beside houses. There is stuff to buy all along g the route. At the top you get a great view. Our guide took us into one of the houses as well.
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Hiptakei
May 23, 2020
We crossed the Atlas Mountains and stopped at Aitbenhaddu and Argan Oil Shop. - It's over the Atlas Mountains five hours after Walzazazad. From Mount Tubkar, you can see the Sahara Desert if the weather is good. On our left, we look at the highest peak, Tubkal, 4167 m. I came over the Auto Atlas Mountains six hours after Walthezard. It's almost Marrakech. You have an hour to go.
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Metthews3
Jun 7, 2019
Not to be missed - Hiking very very nice but tiring. The journey time is 8h between roundtrips. A must-do excursion, the landscapes you encounter along the way are breathtaking. Ait ben Haddou is beautiful. It feels like going back in time and walking along the alleys of the city is a very special thing. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and spoke 5 different languages. Cons: our driver was completely mad. Dangerous overtaking and crazy speed even on dirt roads. We should have visited 1h Ait ben Haddou and 1h Ouarzazate but once we arrived in the latter, we were forced to stay a maximum of 15 minutes not allowing us any visit to the city nor to the museum of cinema present there. Recommended: yes, but to be improved
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Explorer49187483037
May 19, 2019
Two very interesting places - Two very different Kasbahs! A visit in the past history of the country. Long driving for one day and if there were not these parts of the road under construction, it would be easier.. But skillful and friendly driver.
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Jessica_o
Mar 13, 2022
The places we visited... - The places we visited were simply amazing, unfortunately I cannot say the same about organisation and the guide which explained little about the place and mostly limited to take us through the villages and cities without sharing much info with us. Good but can surely be improved.
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Jose
Mar 16, 2025
Disappointment - The operator was never sincere in telling us that the main attraction (Ait Ben Hadout) was closed. Then he answers that he didn't know, but it was impossible that he didn't know because a film is being filmed there
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Duncan_s
Nov 29, 2019
Late, slow and missing out - The pick up took us to a holding area for over an hour. Then we overstayed at shops they stopped at on the way. Then the tour took us to a tourist trap lunch location that wanted to gouge us for a poor standard venue (in sun) and lunch. Because we were running so ridiculously late at the fault of the company, we were not able to view the movie museum. We arrived back in Marrakech at almost 10pm. Not what was advertised. Go with a different company that doesn't cause the delays which ruin the experience.
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828elsyg
Sep 18, 2019
Do not use a tour guide - The city itself is beautiful and impressive. However, you need time to explore it to appreciate it. The drive from and to Casablanca was long and tiring. Especially hard when you share the van with people who smoke or have strong b.o. Not shaming these smokers and people with b.o. but it is something to consider before booking this tour. The worst experience was when we were forced to walk across the creek by jumping on stones and tires. There is a perfectly good bridge to the city but they use the creek so that local kids help you across in exchange for money. Everyone wants to make money off tourist, I get it. But the rocks were unsteady and not ideal for the older trackers. I would recommend that you stay near the city and stay away from the tours.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).