Morocco · Architecture

1-Day Aït Ben Haddou Tour from Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains

1 Day Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech
02 Visit the kasbahs of Aït Ben Haddou, a remarkable example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture
03 Cross the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,262 m
04 See a location featured in scenes from "Gladiator" and the "Game of Thrones" series

Discover Aït Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most beautiful and oldest kasbahs, set against a rugged landscape. This fortified village on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech is renowned for its striking earthen clay architecture. It has also served as a filming location for scenes from "Gladiator" and the "Game of Thrones" series.

Travel to Aït Ben Haddou by crossing the Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,262 m.

From the itinerary

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Aït Ben Haddou through the Atlas Mountains

Pick-up from your accommodation or hotel in Marrakech.
Travel to Aït Ben Haddou by crossing the Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,262 m.
Arrive at Aït Ben Haddou, a fortified village on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.
Meet your tour guide.
Visit the kasbahs, which are a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture.
Have a traditional lunch.
Return to Marrakech.