Explore Ait Ben Haddou: Discover the Gate to the Moroccan Desert and the Charm of Ouarzazate
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Ouarzazate
Embark on an exciting day trip to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Moroccan desert. Explore the ancient Kasbah, discover Game of Thrones filming locations, and immerse yourself in the charm of Ouarzazate's local studios and Kasbah Taourirt.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tizi n Tichka - A high mountain pass, at elevation 2260m (7410 ft) above sea level with sneaky turns and curves, full of landscapes. Pictures can be taken from a Panoramic view in a local restaurant
  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - A fortified village surrounded by the anti atlas mountains. It looks like an old castle, and this is where it got the name of “Kasbah” or “Castle” meaning Fortress in Berber local language.
  • Musee du Cinema - If you have any chance with some time left after the kasbah’s visit, you’ll enjoy an entrance to the museum where you can take some good shots.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Snacks - You can ask the driver for a quick stop if you feel empty during the ride
  • Lunch - Lunch is excluded and can cost around 8-12€/person
  • Bottled water - A bottle of water can be bought along the trip
  • Local guide in the Kasbah (3€/person) / Entrance Fees to the Studios
  • Entry/Admission - Musee du Cinema
Additional Information

This day tour to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate offers a glimpse into another aspect of Morocco’s stunning beauty, as this region is recognized as the entrance to Morocco’s desert and the 1001 Kasbahs (Berber castles).

During this Ait Ben Haddou day trip, you’ll traverse the Tizi n’Tichka pass, famous for its twisting and hidden bends. Here you can pause for a break on a terrace, sip some coffee or tea, and capture stunning shots of the Berber villages and breathtaking landscapes from bird’s-eye view, which are snowcapped in winter and spring and lushly green in summer and autumn.

Upon reaching the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, you may opt to hire a local guide for the whole group to explore the area better and understand more about the local way of living. The guide will also take you to the famous filming locations of the Game of Thrones, before heading to Ouarzazate to explore its charm. You can uncover local film studios there and visit another Kasbah named Kasbah Taourirt.

Location
Tizi n Tichka
Imlil Village,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Natalia_m
Feb 23, 2020
Clay city - We liked everything. The guide was a polyglot and spoke French, English, and even Italian perfectly. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time for the cinema Museum, so we will probably have to go back again.
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