Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou Day Trip

Cross the dramatic High Atlas Mountains via the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka pass and descend into the pre-Saharan south for a day steeped in history, cinema, and ancient Moroccan architecture. This action-packed day trip from Marrakech takes you to two of southern Morocco’s most iconic destinations: the UNESCO World Heritage ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and the cinematic city of Ouarzazate.

Ait Ben Haddou is Morocco’s most famous fortified village — an extraordinary complex of earthen towers and labyrinthine alleys that has served as backdrop for Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and dozens more. Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” offers visits to the legendary Atlas Film Studios and the impressive Taourirt Kasbah. A truly unforgettable day out.

✓ Tizi n’Tichka Mountain Pass

Drive over the spectacular High Atlas via Morocco’s highest paved mountain pass at 2,260 metres — a stunning journey through Berber villages, dramatic gorges, and sweeping panoramic mountain views.

✓ UNESCO Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

Explore Morocco’s most iconic fortified village — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of earthen towers, narrow alleys, and ancient kasbahs that has starred in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia.

✓ Telouate Kasbah (Optional Stop)

Discover the haunting ruins of the Glaoui Kasbah at Telouate — a largely off-the-tourist-trail gem of crumbling grandeur and extraordinary architecture hidden in the mountains.

✓ Atlas Film Studios

Visit the largest film studios outside Hollywood, where epic sets from Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and numerous other productions are preserved — a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into Morocco’s cinematic heritage.

✓ Taourirt Kasbah, Ouarzazate

Explore the impressive Taourirt Kasbah in the heart of Ouarzazate — a magnificent example of traditional southern Moroccan earthen architecture, once home to the powerful Glaoui clan.

Included

• Private air-conditioned transport from your hotel in Marrakech
• English-speaking driver/guide
• Return hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass crossing
• Visit to Ait Ben Haddou ksar
• Drive through Ouarzazate
• Mineral water throughout the day
• Fuel and all transport costs

Excluded

• Entrance fees to Ait Ben Haddou, Atlas Studios, Taourirt Kasbah
• Lunch and drinks
• Local guide inside Ait Ben Haddou (recommended, available on site)
• Personal expenses and shopping
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance