Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou Day Trip from Marrakech

4.8
(12 Reviews)

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Experience Highlights

Enjoy a full day excursion from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and the famous Ksar of Ait Ben Hadu. Discover the breathtaking desert landscapes and explore one of the best preserved ancient fortresses in Morocco. For a more personalised tour, you can choose between a group or private tour option. Transport is included in both options.

  • Explore the Ksar of Ait Ben Hadu, an impressive mud-brick fortress listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Visit the famous film studio in Ouarzazate and discover the sets used in famous films.
  • Choose the private tour option for an expert guide in the Kasbah and an authentic Berber lunch.

What’s included

  • Day trip to Ouarzazate and Ksar of Ait Ben Hadu from Marrakech
  • Hotel pick-up service
  • Expert guide (in the private tour option)
  • Lunch (in the private tour option)

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Step by Step

Embark on a day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and the Ksar of Ait Ben Hadu. You'll depart early in the morning and head south through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying panoramic views of the landscapes along the way.

Your first stop will be at the Ksar of Ait Ben Hadu, an ancient adobe fortress that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the narrow streets and mud-brick buildings, and learn about the history and culture of this impressive structure. Discover why it has been used as a backdrop for many famous audiovisual productions, such as "Gladiator" and "Game of Thrones".

Afterwards, you will head to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Desert". Here you will have the opportunity to visit the famous film studio, where you can see the sets used in popular films. Learn about the film industry in Morocco and discover how exotic landscapes have been created in the middle of the desert.

Throughout the tour, you will enjoy the natural beauty of the desert landscapes, with mountains, oases and traditional Berber villages. For a more personalised tour, you can choose between a group or private tour:

  • Group tour: only includes transport and free time at the different stops, no guide and no lunch.
  • Private excursion: includes private transport, expert guide at the stops and traditional Berber lunch.

Reviews

4.8
· 12 Reviews
  • S
    S.
    5
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    The trip was pretty cool, the architecture of Ait Ben Haddou blew me away. Ouarzazate certainly has its own unique charm.
  • F
    F.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    Fascinating excursion to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. Culture, history and breathtaking scenery - an incredible day!
  • A
    A.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    An impressive day! The landscapes of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate are out of this world, totally recommendable.
  • L
    L.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved the impressive architecture and rich history of Ait Ben Haddou, although the bus ride was a bit long.
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