Aït Benhaddou & Ouarzazate — Desert Gateways
Trip overview
Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass and descend into the cinematic landscapes of Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou — a UNESCO kasbah that has starred in countless films.
Your trip at a glance
- Starts from Marrakech
- Duration 1 Day
- Trip type Day Trip
- Highlights Kasbah & film studios
Trip highlights
- 1Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
- 2UNESCO Aït Benhaddou kasbah
- 3Atlas film studios (optional)
- 4Berber villages and valley views
Image gallery
Detailed itinerary
Morning — Leave Marrakech and climb through the High Atlas on the Tizi n'Tichka pass, stopping for photos and tea in Berber villages.
Midday — Explore the fortified ksar of Aït Benhaddou with your guide; optional visit to a local cooperative or film studio.
Afternoon — Lunch in Ouarzazate or en route, then return to Marrakech via the same scenic road.
Map
Approximate route from Marrakech to your day trip destination.
Included
- Private driver and tour leader
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided walk at the kasbah
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks
- Film studio entrance fees
- Travel insurance and tips
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