Full-Day Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate Tour from Marrakech

8 Hours Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters in the High Atlas Mountains
03 Explore Ouarzazate, a city renowned for its film studios
04 Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, the Medina, and the Cinema Museum

Travel across the High Atlas Mountains to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, passing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters, the highest pass in North Africa. Explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location for Hollywood classics such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, then continue to Ouarzazate, known for its film studios. Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, the Medina, and the Cinema Museum before returning to Marrakech.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

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

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

High Atlas Journey to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

Pick-up from your hotel by our representative.
Visit the High Atlas Mountains and drive to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
Drive past the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, which at 2,260 meters high is the highest pass in North Africa.
Reach Ait Benhaddou, known as the filming location for many Hollywood blockbusters such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
Continue to the city of Ouarzazate, best known for its film studios.
Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, the Medina, as well as the Cinema Museum.
Have lunch in the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou or in the city of Ouarzazate.
Return to Marrakech.