Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou Day Trip from Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas to the gateway of the desert: kasbahs, film studios and the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou.
- DurationAbout 13 hours
- Starts inMarrakech
- Ends inMarrakech
- Tour typePrivate tour
About this day trip
A private full-day trip with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech, travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver.
Private day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate: the Tizi n’Tichka pass, Taourirt Kasbah, the Atlas Film Studios and the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou.
What you will see
- The Tizi n’Tichka pass
- Taourirt Kasbah
- Atlas Film Studios
- UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou
- Fint Oasis (optional)
How the day goes
- 07:00
Departure from Marrakech
Pick-up from your hotel or riad and a 200 km drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Arrival in Ouarzazate at about 11:00.
- 11:00
Taourirt Kasbah
About an hour exploring this historic 19th-century kasbah.
- Midday
Atlas Film Studios
A 1 to 1.5 hour guided tour of one of the largest film studios in the world.
- Lunch
In Ouarzazate
Lunch at a local restaurant, such as Le Relais de Marrakech.
- Afternoon
Ait Benhaddou
A 30-minute drive to the UNESCO site, then 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the ksar and its panoramic views. Optional visit to the Fint Oasis and its Berber villages.
- 16:00
Return to Marrakech
Departure at about 16:00, arriving in Marrakech at about 20:00.
What’s included
Included
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver
- Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunch and drinks (optional)
Every tour is private and can be adapted to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us what you would like to change and we will tailor it for you.
Request this tour
Send us your dates and group size. We will reply with a tailored itinerary and a personal quote. No payment is needed to ask.
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