Marrakech: Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate Day Trip

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou and the city of Ouarzazate on a day trip from Marrakech. Discover the Berber way of life and the history of the region.
Embark on a full-day tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. Explore the city of Ouarzazate and see the Kasbah Taourirte.

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Marrakech. Meet your guide and set off on a journey to the old UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains and pass by Berber villages on the foothills of the mountains. Stop to take in the views of the mountains and the villages.

After crossing the mountains, reach the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO Heritage site classified since 1987 where few families still live. Along the way, see the Berber villages in the mountains of the High Atlas.

Take a walk and cross the Ounila River to start visiting the Kasbah. Stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants. After lunch, visit the Kasbah and take a walk for an hour.

Continue to the city of Ouarzazate to visit another old Kasbah, the Kasbah Taourirte, from the outside. If time allows, visit the cinema studios. In the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.