Ouarzazate-Ait Ben Haddou Day Trip from Marrakech Atlas Mountains
Experience stunning desert landscapes as you travel from Marrakech to Ouarzazate on a full-day tour. It is ideal for those of you who cannot spare more than one day. Visit of the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah and the city of Ouarzazate, and see the locations where movies such as Gladiator were shot.
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Price : 2 : People
Duration: 12 hours
vehicle : : confortable air conditioned minivan/4WD.
Pickup included
What's included in Ouarzazate-Ait Ben Haddou Day Trip from Marrakech Atlas Mountains
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tizi n Tichka
Departure from Marrakech around 07H30 to Ouarzazate we pass over the High Atlas Mountains. During the journey we will enjoy many beautiful scenes of the Berber villages, elevated views of the mountains. a short stop in t'izt tichka pass at elevation of 2260 meters of altitude. to take pictures of the spectacular atlas mountains
Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui
there's a beautiful hidden kasbah in the middle of the atlas mountains at elevation of (1800 m) Telouet Kasbah is a Kasbah along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. The kasbah was the seat of the El Glaoui family's power, thus sometimes also called the Palace of Glaoui. Its construction started in 1860 and it was further expanded in later years. TICKET COST 2 EUROS PER PERSON.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
before to arrive to Ouarzazate of 30 Km there is the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once upon a time this Kasbah was the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004)
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- pick-up & drop off from your accommodation in Marrakech.
- 1 hour guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah with local guide.
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by minivan or 4WD with an English speaking driver.
- Lunch
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Marrakech.
