Day tour from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou
Well, our tour will offer you vary of panoramic views that are fantastic as we pass through Tizi N’tichka (2260M), a natural setting with traditional villages and Kasbahs typical of the mountain’s upper slopes.
We will make a halt at Telouet Kasbah, which is located along the ancient route of caravans from the Sahara via the Atlas Mountains, and it was erected in the 18th and 19th centuries and served as the seat of power for the El Glaoui dynasty, it is also known as the Palace of Glaoui. as our excursion continues toward Ait Benhaddou and explores its architecturally significant sites. Aït Benhaddou is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 is a historic Ighrem or Ksar along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in Morocco. and it is a must-visit site once in a lifetime.
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Day tour from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou
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Marrakech
Departing from Marrakech and taking a road of about 4 hours to reach Ait Ben Haddou passingTelouet kasbah
EL GLAOUI FAMILY Thami El Glaoui or El Haj T’hami el Mezouari el Glaoui (1879 – 23 January 1956), better known in English-speaking countries as T’hami El Glaoui or Lord of the Atlas, was the Pasha of Marrakech from 1912 to 1956. His family name was El Mezouari, from a title given to an ancestor by Sultan Moulay Ismail in 1700, while El Glaoui refers to his chieftainship of the Berber Glaoua (Glawa) tribe of Southern Morocco, based at the Kasbah of Telouet in the High Atlas and Marrakech. He became head of the Glaoua upon the death of his elder brother, Si el Madani, and as an ally of the French in Morocco, he conspired with them to overthrow Sultan Mohammed V.
Ait Ben Haddou
When we head to the far side of the mountains the landscape changes dramatically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like. Here is the Kasbah architecture with turrets on all the buildings, adorned with grilled windows and soft peach-colored walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe, highly suitable for the climatic conditions of the south. We leave the main road and take a side one the Telouat kasbah which belonged to the Lords of the Atlas, the Glaoui family, and which now stands in ruins. From there we continue for Lunch at Ait Benhaddou. The afternoon is spent exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, which has been used as a backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters. It was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road caravan routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory, and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. We end our day trip heading back to Marrakech where you still enjoy the views of the high Mountains.
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- Private transportation comfortable and air conditioned vehicle
- Drop off at your hotel or airport
- English speaking guide/driver
- Pickup from your hotel or airport
- ATV & Quad
- Camel Ride
- Lunch & Drinks
- Extra
- Tips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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