Morocco · Architecture

1-Day Aït Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbah Tour through the Atlas

1 Day Round trip from Aït Benhaddou Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic ksar of Aït Benhaddou on the former Sahara-Marrakech caravan route
02 Visit Telouet Kasbah, once the seat of the powerful El Glaoui family
03 Meet the Glaoui tribes and learn about their culture
04 Drive through the scenic Tichka Mountain pass in the Atlas Mountains
05 Discover Moroccan earthen clay architectural monuments in Aït Benhaddou

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Aït Benhaddou, a historic ksar on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco. Visit Telouet Kasbah, once the seat of the El Glaoui family's power along the old caravan route crossing the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Meet the Glaoui tribes, learn about their culture, and enjoy a scenic drive through the Tichka Mountain pass.

Explore Aït Benhaddou and discover its Moroccan earthen clay architectural monuments.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Telouet Kasbah, Glaoui Culture, and Aït Benhaddou

Pick up from the hotel at 8:00 am and depart for Telouet Kasbah, one of the most famous kasbahs in Morocco.
Meet the Glaoui tribes and learn about their culture.
Drive through the Tichka Mountain pass on the way to Aït Benhaddou with your Moroccan tour guide.
Explore Aït Benhaddou and discover its Moroccan earthen clay architectural monuments.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to the hotel.

The route