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Aït Ben Haddou & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech

From $99 • 10 hours • AWAL TRAVEL • Aït Benhaddou, Morocco • Meet on location or pickup

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Enjoy a full-day trip from Marrakech to Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Discover the UNESCO kasbah, scenic mountain viewpoints, famous film studios, and the historic Taourirt Kasbah.

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marrakech
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
Scenic stops and photo opportunities along the route
Visit to Aït Ben Haddou UNESCO Kasbah
Visit to Ouarzazate (film studios area and Taourirt Kasbah – exterior)

Exclusions

Lunch and drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Marrakech

Departure city and starting point of the day trip.

High Atlas Mountains

We cross the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying panoramic viewpoints along the route. Several stops allow you to take in the fresh mountain air, relax with a short break, and admire breathtaking landscapes—ideal moments for photos and unforgettable memories.

Tizi n’Tichka Pass

We travel through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain pass in North Africa, with scenic stops along the way for coffee breaks, fresh mountain air, and breathtaking views over the High Atlas. These photo stops offer perfect opportunities to capture unforgettable landscapes and memories

Traditional Berber Villages

Small mountain villages seen along the route, reflecting local rural life.

Aït Ben Haddou UNESCO Kasbah

We stop at the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou (since 1987), where you’ll explore the historic ksar and surrounding Berber village, followed by an optional lunch at a local restaurant with panoramic views over the site.

Ouarzazate

Arrive in Ouarzazate and visit the famous film studios, where many world-renowned movies and series were filmed. Discover behind-the-scenes insights into how films are made and enjoy time for photos. Continue with a visit to the historic Taourirt Kasbah, the former palace of Pacha El Glaoui, showcasing traditional Moroccan architecture.