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Earthen rooftops and towers of the ksar of Ait Benhaddou

Private tours from Ouarzazate

Ait Benhaddou Day Trip from Ouarzazate

A private trip from Ouarzazate to the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou, with the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios of Ouarzazate.

Duration
Half day or full day, at your pace
Departure
Ouarzazate
Destination
Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
Ends in
Ouarzazate

Overview

From Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou is a short drive away — so you can explore the ksar without the long crossing of the High Atlas that a day trip from Marrakech involves.

With your own driver you choose the pace: a few hours at Ait Benhaddou, or a full day that adds the film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah in town.

Route

  1. Ouarzazate
  2. Ait Benhaddou
  3. Ouarzazate

Highlights

  • The UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou
  • Film locations used for Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Game of Thrones
  • The Taourirt Kasbah
  • The film studios of Ouarzazate
The ksar of Ait Benhaddou rising above the Ounila river
Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

    We pick you up from your accommodation in Ouarzazate and drive to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site used in films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator and in Game of Thrones. Explore the ksar, with time for lunch, then return to Ouarzazate, the "gate of the desert", to visit the film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah before we drop you back at your accommodation.

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
  • English-speaking driver

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Entrance and activity fees

Practical information

Distance
About 30 km from Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou

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 Ouarzazate, with pick-up from your accommodation, and finishes in Ouarzazate. 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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