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Private tours from Marrakech
Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate Day Trip from Marrakech
A full-day private excursion from Marrakech over the High Atlas to the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou, the film studios of Ouarzazate and the Taourirt Kasbah.
- Duration
- Full day (about 8 hours of driving in total)
- Departure
- Marrakech
- Destination
- Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
- Ends in
- Marrakech
Overview
This is a long but rewarding day: the drive over the High Atlas is an experience in itself, and Ait Benhaddou is one of the most photographed places in Morocco.
With your own driver-guide, you set the pace for photo stops on the Tizi n’Tichka pass and time spent exploring the ksar, before continuing to Ouarzazate’s film studios and kasbah. If you would rather not do the round trip in a day, our desert tours from Marrakech include Ait Benhaddou on the way to the Sahara.
Route
- Marrakech
- Ait Barka
- Tizi n'Tichka
- Ait Benhaddou
- Ouarzazate
- Marrakech
Highlights
- High Atlas views from the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m)
- The UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou
- Film locations used for Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Game of Thrones
- Film studios and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
Photo gallery
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Your driver-guide picks you up from your accommodation at 8 am. We stop in the village of Ait Barka at the foot of the High Atlas, then climb to the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 m for panoramic views. At Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site used in films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator and in Game of Thrones, you explore the ksar and can have lunch. We continue to Ouarzazate to visit the film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah, and return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English- or Spanish-speaking driver/guide
What's not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Entrance and activity fees
Practical information
- Departure time
- 8:00 am from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Driving time
- About 8 hours in total
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Marrakech, with pick-up from your accommodation, and finishes in Marrakech. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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