Morocco · Culture

2-Day Moroccan Culture Tour from Marrakesh to Ouarzazate and Dades

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the spectacular Tizi n' Tichka pass through the Atlas Mountains
02 Explore Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
03 Discover Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa
04 Admire the colourful landscapes of the Valley of the Roses and Dades Valley
05 Visit the historic Dades Gorges and Boumalne Dades

Sign up for this cultural tour to learn in depth about the lifestyle and traditions of Moroccan villages as you travel from Marrakesh through the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate and the Dades region. Soak in panoramic views at Tizi n' Tichka pass, the Valley of the Roses, and Dades Valley, and explore Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa. The journey also includes historic stops such as Aït Benhaddou and the Dades Gorges, with time to enjoy coffee or tea breaks in the High Atlas.

Soak in panoramic views at Tizi n' Tichka pass, the Valley of the Roses, and Dades Valley, and explore Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Skoura, Dadès Gorges, Boumalne Dades

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakesh to Ouarzazate via Tizi n' Tichka and Aït Benhaddou

Start your day trip at 09:00 am with a pick-up from your Marrakesh accommodation. Hop inside your air-conditioned car and soak up the scenery as you travel through the Atlas Mountain ranges. Learn about life in the mountain villages and cross the spectacular Tizi n' Tichka pass, climbing to 7,415 feet (2,260 meters) en route. The trip takes around 3 hours each way.
Stop at the top of Tizi n' Tichka pass, then continue to the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa.
Afterwards, go to your hotel or riad in Ouarzazate for an overnight stay (150 euros).

Day 02

Ouarzazate to Dades Gorge via Skoura and Kalaat M'Gouna

Start your day trip at 09:00 am with pick-up from your Ouarzazate accommodation after breakfast. Hop inside your air-conditioned car to begin today's journey. Admire the beautiful Valley of the Roses and Dades Valley along the way, with their diverse landscapes and colours. The trip takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes each way.
Stop first at Kalaat M'Gouna, then at Boumalne Dades, followed by a drive to the historic Dades Gorges.
Finally, stop for a coffee or tea break in the High Atlas before returning to Ouarzazate.

Trip ends.

Note: If you want to go on a desert trip, we can organize it, as well as a camel excursion or ride in Merzouga. Just let us know.