Explore Ouarzazate and its Kasbahs in 2 days trip from Marrakech. Enjoy the plunging views of the picturesque valleys and Berber villages. Reach the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, frequently served as natural setting for numerous films and is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Visit Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbahs and then discover Ouarzazate, a modern military town, built by the French and one of the gateways to the desert. Have free time for lunch and wander around the town.
Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Taourirt Kasbah → Tamnougalt Village Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar famous for its film appearances. Explore its ancient alleys before continuing to Ouarzazate to visit the grand Taourirt Kasbah. End the day in Tamnougalt village, where you’ll stay overnight in a traditional guesthouse amid palm groves and desert charm.
Day 2: Tamnougalt to Marrakech Discover Tamnougalt’s historic kasbah in the morning, then return to Ouarzazate for a quick stop at the Atlas Film Studios or Tifoultoute Kasbah. Drive back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains, arriving by evening.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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