Full dayFull dayPrivateFrom MarrakechCulture & kasbahs
Aït Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
Atlas landscapes & ancient kasbahs
Overview
About this excursion
Cross the High Atlas over the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass to the ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the setting of many famous films. Continue to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert.
Highlights
- Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m)
- UNESCO ksar of Aït Benhaddou
- Ouarzazate & its kasbah
- Berber villages
At a glance
- DurationFull day
- Travel time≈ 3 h 30 · 203 km
- Pick-up7:30 a.m.
- DepartureMarrakech
- TypePrivate excursion
- LanguagesEnglish · Français · Español
- Best forHistory, cinema, landscapes
- CategoryCulture & kasbahs
Your day
Programme
- Pick-up at your riad or hotel
- Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m) — photo stop
- Guided visit of the ksar of Aït Benhaddou
- Lunch with a view of the kasbah
- Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert
- Drive back over the High Atlas
- Back in Marrakech
Approximate times — we adapt them to the season and to you.
The route
Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
203 km by road · ≈ 3 h 30 each way.
Good to know
What's included
Included
- Private transport with A/C
- Professional driver-guide
- Pick-up & drop-off at your riad or hotel
Not included
- Lunch & drinks
- Entrance to the film studios / kasbahs
- Tips
Know before you go
- This is a long day with mountain roads — about 4 hours of driving each way.
- The ksar has many steps: wear comfortable shoes.
- Want more time? Our 2-day tours continue to the Sahara.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is it too long for one day?
It's a full day, but the scenery makes the drive part of the experience. If you prefer, we can sleep in Ouarzazate and continue to the desert.
Can we visit the film studios?
Yes, we can stop at the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate (entrance not included).
Do you pick us up at our riad?
Yes, pick-up and drop-off at your riad or hotel are included. If your riad is inside the medina, we meet you at the nearest point a car can reach.
Is the excursion private?
Yes — only you and your companions, with your own driver-guide and vehicle.
Can we change the programme?
Of course. We can adapt the pick-up time, the stops and the pace, or combine this excursion with another one.
How do we book and pay?
Send us the form on this page or a WhatsApp message. We confirm availability and the price; the balance is paid in cash on the day.
Another question? We reply personally on WhatsApp.
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