Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate Excursion

Duration: Full-Day Tour
Departure: Marrakech – Early Morning
Type: Private or Small Group

Discover the gateway to the Sahara and explore Morocco’s most iconic film locations in this unforgettable day trip from Marrakech.

Embark on a scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), offering breathtaking views of Berber villages and dramatic landscapes. Your journey takes you to the fortified Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and legendary backdrop for films such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. Walk through the maze of earthen clay architecture, feel the ancient atmosphere, and enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop granary.

Next, continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa.” Visit the Atlas Film Studios, where countless international productions were shot, and explore the town of Ouarzazate pictire for tourirt Kasbah, once the residence of the powerful Glaoui dynasty.

Included:

• Private transportation in air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan

• English-speaking driver/guide

• Visit to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

• Free time for lunch (not included)

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Marrakech

Experience Morocco’s cinematic landscapes, traditional architecture, and desert culture – all in a single day.