1-Day Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate Tour from Marrakech

1 Day Round trip from Marrakech (Hotel Pick-up) Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 m
02 Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou on a guided visit
03 See a renowned filming location featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
04 Pause for lunch with views over the ancient fortress of Ait Ben Haddou
05 Discover Ouarzazate, including Kasbah Taourirt
06 Add an optional visit to Atlas Film Studios

Travel from Marrakech across the dramatic High Atlas Mountains on a full-day journey to two of southern Morocco's most iconic stops: the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and the desert gateway city of Ouarzazate. With early pick-up, you'll enjoy a scenic drive over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, with time for photos and a coffee break among sweeping mountain views. Explore the fortified ksar of Ait Ben Haddou on a guided visit, famous for its cinematic history and striking earthen architecture, then pause for lunch overlooking the ancient fortress. In Ouarzazate, visit Kasbah Taourirt and, if you wish, add an optional stop at Atlas Film Studios before returning to Marrakech in the evening.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

High Atlas Journey to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate

07:00 - 07:30 - Pick-up: Early pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, followed by a drive south toward the High Atlas Mountains.
09:30 - 10:00 - Scenic stop: Stop at the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m altitude) for photos and coffee while enjoying the mountain views.
11:30 - 13:30 - Tour: Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou Ksar for a guided tour of this famous filming location featured in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and more.
13:30 - 14:30 - Lunch break: Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant overlooking the ancient fortress of Ait Ben Haddou.
15:00 - 16:30 - Visit: Discover Ouarzazate, including a visit to Kasbah Taourirt, with an optional visit to Atlas Film Studios.
16:30 - 19:30 - Return: Travel back across the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Drop-off: Drop-off at your hotel or riad.