Marrakech: Day-Trip to UNESCO Kasbahs and Ouarzazate Tour
ID: GYG194708-301997
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bring sports shoes for a walking tour to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must fill out a travel information form
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
