Marrakech: Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou Day Trip with Kasbah

Marrakech: Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou Day Trip with Kasbah

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Travel across inspiring desert landscapes in the shadow of the iconic Atlas Mountains on this day trip from Marrakech. Visit the mountain community of Ait Ben Barka and visit the Atlas Film Studios.

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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, where Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and The Mummy were film
Enjoy the perfect nature and amazing landscapes during your day trip

Description

On this day tour from Marrakech, see the small village, scenic settings, and Kasbah Ait Benhaddou fortification. Stay connected while you commute in an air-conditioned van or automobile . Make a visit to the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate to discover the magic of cinema. From 7-8 AM, a pickup will be made from your Marrakech lodging to begin your day tour. As you go into the Atlas Mountains, climb inside a roomy and comfy car and take in the surroundings. Visit the small community of Ait Ben Barka, which is close to the hilly region of Toufliht, to become fully immersed in the local culture. Learn about the scheduled sights during your trip and explore the area with your driver. Allow yourself some time to relax before attempting to cross the Tizi n'Tichka. Stop to take shots of the mountain peaks on the pass from 2,260 meters (7,415 ft) above sea level. Continue on to the largest film studio in the world, the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, which is famous for appearing in the television series Game of Thrones. Spend some free time exploring on your own or visiting the studios. Take some shots of the area's distinctive, rocky terrain. You buy lunch at one of the greatest local establishments after the studio, which offers great prices and breathtaking panoramic views. Finally, visit the well-known Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most remarkable kasbahs (fortresses) and a designated unesco monument.