Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs & Atlas Mountains - Day trip from Marrakech - private
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs & Atlas Mountains - Day trip from Marrakech - private
This beautiful medieval Kasbah, or fortified city, is located along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. The Kasbah is UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for the several films that have been shot here.To get there you will drive across imposing landscapes to view the High Atlas chain and desert panoramas.
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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
A 1 day shared tour to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Ait ben haddou. The tour starts from Marrakech at 7:00 am with approximate return time around 6:00pm. The tour goes over the Atlas Mountains, so you will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes with local villages and elevated scenery of the surrounding areas during your journey. After 3 hours driving we will reach Kasbah Ait ben Haddou, which is an ancient building to explore. When reaching Ouarzazete, we will have a tour around the city, having a look at Kasbahs and the beautiful surrounding area. Ouarzazete is a popular film making location. You will have an opportunity to visit film studios and even enjoy a lunch or drink coffee at the studio cafe hotel. When visiting Ouarzazate, very often there is a chance to see international and even Hollywood film crews shooting a movie. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Kundun (1997), Legionnaire (1998), Hanna (2011), and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) were shot there. During the· tour, we have a lot of things to see and to do during your day.
2 hoursKasbah du Pacha el Glaoui
A 1 day shared tour to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Ait ben haddou. The tour starts from Marrakech at 7:00 am with approximate return time around 6:00pm. The tour goes over the Atlas Mountains, so you will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes with local villages and elevated scenery of the surrounding areas during your journey. After 3 hours driving we will reach Kasbah Ait ben Haddou, which is an ancient building to explore. When reaching Ouarzazete, we will have a tour around the city, having a look at Kasbahs and the beautiful surrounding area. Ouarzazete is a popular film making location. You will have an opportunity to visit film studios and even enjoy a lunch or drink coffee at the studio cafe hotel. When visiting Ouarzazate, very often there is a chance to see international and even Hollywood film crews shooting a movie. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Kundun (1997), Legionnaire (1998), Hanna (2011), and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) were shot there. During the· tour, we have a lot of things to see and to do during your day.
1 hourIncluded
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Entry/Admission - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Not Included
- Soft drinks (mineral water, Fanta etc)
- Tips
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.