Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

Tour Highlights

• Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains
• Visit the well-preserved Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Discover Ouarzazate's Atlas Studio, where Gladiator and The Mummy were filmed
• Enjoy the perfect nature and amazing landscapes during your day trip

Tour Details

Discover local village, natural landscapes, and Kasbah Ait Benhaddou fortress on this day trip from Marrakech. Travel in an airconditioned van or car and stay connected with wi-fi access as you drive. Uncover movie-magic with a stop at the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. 

Start your day trip with pickup from your Marrakech accommodation from 7-8 AM. Hop inside a spacious and comfortable vehicle and soak up the scenery as you travel into the Atlas Mountains.

Immerse yourself in local culture with a stop at the small village ofAit Ben Barka near the hilly countryside of Toufliht. Explore the area with your driver and learn about the schedule sights for your trip. Have some free time for a break before crossing the the Tizi n'Tichka pass.

Stop to capture pictures of mountain peaks on the pass from 7,415 feet above sea level (2,260 meters). Continue on to the Atlas Film Studios at Ouarzazate, the largest film studio in the world which famously featured in the TV series Game of Thrones.

Spend some free time to visit the studios or to explore on your own. Take some pictures of the unique rugged local landscapes in the area. After the studio, you purchase lunch at one of the best restaurants in the area, with excellent prices and stunning panoramic views. 

Finally, head to the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which is recognized as a UNESCO site and one of the most extraordinary kasbahs (fortresses) in Morocco.

End your day of scenic views and memories by relaxing in your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle on your drive back to your hotel in Marrakech.

Tour Include

• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional driver
• Wifi onboard

Tour Exclude

• Entrance fees (studio, 8€ per person)
• Lunch
• Refreshments
• Guide in Ait Ben Haddou

Important Notes

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour.

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women.