Marrakech: Day-Trip to UNESCO Kasbahs and Ouarzazate Tour

Name: Marrakech: Day-Trip to UNESCO Kasbahs and Ouarzazate Tour
Address: Morocco

22 Reviews

Day Trips From Activities Culture & history Sightseeing on wheels Guided tours Day trips Tours UNESCO sites Private tours Archaeology Architecture Jeep & 4WD tours

Take scenic roads to reach the Ouarzazate desert gate, before crossing the Atlas Mountains through the Tichka Pass. Once through the pass you will experience Ouarzazate, a shooting location of many famous Hollywood films.

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Marrakech:

If youʻre booking your trip to Marrakech last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!

View All Experiences

Highlights

Enjoy the beautiful landscapes while driving through the High Atlas
Visit Taourirt's Kasbah and the cinema museum
Visit the famous UNESCO Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
Visit the cinema studios of Ouarzazate and discover some international movies shot there
Enjoy a traditional lunch by the river in a local restaurant

Description

Departing early in the morning from your accommodation in Marrakech, you will drive towards Ouarzazate through the High Atlas before reaching the Tizi N'Tichka pass. Sitting 2,260 meters high, this is the highest road crossing in Morocco. It connects the Marrakech Saharan regions, of which Ouarzazate is the crossroad. You will then stop for a visit to the famous fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou. This city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its Kasbah has been the backdrop for many films including the Diamond of the Nile, Lawrence of Arabia, Sodom and Gomorre, the Jewel of the Nile, Jesus of Nazareth, the Mummy, Gladiator and Babel. After this visit of the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, you will continue to the city of Ouarzazate to explore another Kasbah built in the 17th century. Here you will visit the cinema studios, before stopping for lunch in a local restaurant. Following lunch, you can enjoy free time to enjoy a mint tea and enjoy the green valley and beautiful views of the High Atlas peaks. In this area, between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, one can find several Kasbahs, all the color of the sand and forming small Berber villages that take advantage of the abundance of water from the Atlas to its small crops and animals. At the end of the day, you will be returned to your accommodation in Marrakech.

Includes

Professional driver/guide Hotel pick-up and drop off Air-conditioned minivan or 4-wheel drive Fuel Mineral water during the trip Local guide to visit the UNESCO heritage site Kasbah