Start : Marrakech
End : Marrakech
Duration : 1 Day
Availability : Daily
Day Trip from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou
Tour Overview
Thinking about a day trip from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate? It's a popular choice! Whether you're into a shared small group tour or prefer a private one, this day trip has you covered. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a famous historical spot and a favorite among filmmakers worldwide, awaits you. On the journey, soak in the breathtaking views and landscapes along the way. The cost for a full-day adventure starting from Marrakech is reasonable, kicking off at 30 euros per person. Best part? This day trip is available every day!
Tour Information
| Day Trip from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou | |
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| Duration | 1 Day |
| Departure | Marrakech |
| Arrival | Marrakech |
| Departure Time | The departure time is daily at about 8/9 AM. |
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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Ait Benhaddou Day Trip from Marrakech
About 175 km away from Marrakech, you'll discover possibly the best-kept kasbah in Morocco—an ideal spot for a cinematic day. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, this mud and straw dwelling stands proudly about 100 meters high. From the 11th century until the mid-20th century, it held great significance for caravans traveling from Marrakech via Telouet, bringing prosperity. Today, it still houses families, showcasing well-decorated adobe homes. With an aristocratic district, a popular neighborhood, and the Mellah or Jewish quarter, this place provides a glimpse into its historical structure. Constant reform is needed due to the adobe buildings' quick deterioration.
Its timeless beauty has made it a backdrop for legendary films, from Lawrence of Arabia to Gladiator. Be the star of your own story, whether you fancy being a Gladiator, a King, an Indiana Jones, or just a curious explorer.
Here's a rundown of your day:
Start your journey with a pickup from your Marrakech place at 8 AM. Relax in your air-conditioned ride as you traverse the High Atlas Mountains, stopping first at the quaint village of Ait Ben Barka. Explore the area with your driver, get the lowdown on your itinerary, and take a short break to enjoy the natural beauty around you.
The second stop is the Tizi N'Tichka pass (2,260 meters), followed by a visit to the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate—the largest film studio globally, known for Games of Thrones. Roam around at your own pace, discovering more about the actors and films shot here, and capture the unique Moroccan scenery. After the studio, head to one of the best local restaurants for lunch, boasting breathtaking panoramic views.
The last leg of your journey includes a visit to the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the extraordinary Kasbah Telouet. As the day winds down, relax in your comfy ride on the way back to Marrakech, arriving around 7 PM at your accommodation.
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We had an absolute blast during our 4 days trip with Hassan. An amazing adventure that went beyond our expectations. Everything was perfect, from the itinerary, places we stay, the restaurants, the pictures spot, to most importantly all the fun and the good vibes while discovering an amazing side of Marocco. A country of contrast worth discovering and Hassan, and together with Trips In Morocco, they were the perfect host ! I can only recommend. Thanks for the amazing time, choukran khouya 😁.
An absolute blast!
Hassan has been an amazing guide, driver and friend! Me and my two friends have spent four amazing days with Hassan, we traveled from Marrakech to the desert, crossing some amazing landscapes and discovering local places thanks to him! A true experience of Morocco with a local who gave us more than we would have expected! The night in the desert in a Berber camp was the best part of this trip among many other amazing moments. Thank you Hassan for your help, your knowledge your time and your patience!
I recommend him even for solo travelers. As women we felt very secure, and we have trusted him very much!
Choukran Hassan Khouya.
Best Holidays of my Life
After a two-year delay I was finally able to complete our trip from Fez to Marrakesh with my two grown-up children via the Sahara and Dades Gorge. The landscape is spectacular following the Low and then Ante Atlas mountains with their ancient rust-coloured mounds - popular with film-makers. From David Lean to Scorcese. The long drive on day 1 was rewarded with a camel ride on the magestic dunes, a stunning sunset amd warm Berber welcome in the camp. The upmarket tents had hot showers and wifi and the tajines were delicious and the luminous night sky must not be missed. From there we visited Morocco's film studio with helpful guide and on towards the Gorge - the sheer scale is amazing and we stayed in a Kasbah (fortified house) again with stunning views. The finalmdrive over the High Atlas - greener and more populous, confirmed the beauty of Morocco. Hassan is very knowledgeable and we had many laughs along the way. Thanks for a very memorable Xmas!
Spectacular Road Trip
We arrived in Marrakech and toured for two days and then were met at our Riad by Hassan who was right on time. We had a three day tour planned from Marrakech to the desert to Fez. Hassan knew the places to stop for breaks or photos on our way to D'ait Ben Hadou which was a Kasbah used in Hollywood movie sets and fairly well maintained. Hassan gave us the history and led us on a tour of the Kasbah. After visiting that Kasbah we drove through the Valley of Roses and stopped for the night in Dades. Amazing views along the way and Hassan provided a narrative to the different places about history and culture and answered any of our questions. The next day we headed to Merzouga for a tour of the dunes. The transfer between each of the sites and each of the hotel arrangements were great. One the way to Fez we decided to have Hassan extend his tour services for the rest of our four days traveling from Fez to Tangier to Rabat to Casablanca and then back to Marrkech. Hassan is a great guide has lots of recommendations on what is possible to see, has a great sense of humor and made suggestions for possible hotels for us to book on our own. We have done other private tours in other countries and I can say Hassan contributed a lot to our trip. Highly recommend.
Best private tour company
We had an amazing 4 day trip with Hassan from Marrakech to merzouga dunes and back including camel trek to spend a night in the desert camp. There is a lot of driving on this tour but we were very comfortable in Hassan's 4x4 and with plenty of great scenery along the way and many stops to the visit the Kasbah Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Rose valley, Dades valley and Toudra oasis and Toudra gorge etc it broke up the journey well. Hassan was good fun and informative without being overbearing, he basically took us anywhere we wanted to go!- and always made good choices for lunch stops. We were very happy with the 'luxury' accommodation. All in all a wonderful experience and a highlight of our trip to Morocco.
Thank you Hassan!
Highly recommended!
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