Ait Benhaddou Day Trip from Marrakesh: Full-Day Exploration of Kasbahs and Mountain Passes

Embark on a full-day exploration of Ait Benhaddou from Marrakesh. Discover ancient kasbahs, stunning mountain passes, and UNESCO-listed sites. Optional camel ride and lunch available.

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Aït Benhaddou - Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou on a full-day trip from Marrakech that explores two kasbahs, the fortified cities built to protect against desert raids. The day features guided tours of each destination while you cover gorgeous terrain, from the Road of the Kasbahs to Tizi n Tichka, one of Morocco’s most dramatic mountain passes. Upgrade to include an optional camel ride and lunch.
What's Included
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or 4x4
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
  • Guided tour of UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Local guide and entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch option available à la carte in local restaurants with great views
  • camels riding 10 £ per person
Additional Information

Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou on a full-day trip from Marrakech that explores two kasbahs, the fortified cities built to protect against desert raids. The day features guided tours of each destination while you cover gorgeous terrain, from the Road of the Kasbahs to Tizi n Tichka, one of Morocco’s most dramatic mountain passes. Upgrade to include an optional camel ride and lunch.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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_i1297ph
Jun 26, 2024
Camel Trip - It was a great experience. I came to Morocco after the Spanish pilgrimage. I did not accidentally get to know the desert tour at the hostel and I applied for it. I don't know where else, but the guide here explained it very kindly and was able to have a nice trip.
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Vicki_k
Jan 2, 2024
Amazing day - A wonderful day trip seeing amazing scenery, architecture and culture! Our driver Halid, met us at our Riad and provided us with the most relaxing journey, his driving skills were exceptional and made us feel safe at all times. A must do trip while in Marrakesh, and I would urge you to request the lovely Halid as your informative tour guide and driver. Thank you!
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87amic
Nov 7, 2023
Truly a gem! - I recently visited Aitbenhaddou and was absolutely blown away by its mesmerizing beauty and rich history. The ancient kasbah is a true architectural marvel, with intricate details and stunning views at every turn. The well-preserved mud-brick buildings take you back in time, making you feel like you're stepping into a real-life movie set. Kamal the driver was friendly and professional, informative and sensitive to our comfort and enjoyment of the trip.ali the local guide were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his village. providing informative insights into the history and significance of Ait Benhaddou. They made the visit even more rewarding by sharing fascinating anecdotes and stories about the place. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking, with the majestic Atlas Mountains as a backdrop. A visit to Aitbenhaddou is a must-do for anyone seeking an immersive cultural and historical experience in Morocco.
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Vicki_s
Sep 23, 2023
Absolute MUST DO in Marrakech - If there is one thing you do whilst in Marrakesh make it this tour. Our driver was awesome, punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a really enjoyable day, at our own pace and stopping whenever we wanted for a drink or just to take in the incredible scenery. Transport was comfortable and water provided for the long journey. Ait Ben Haddou is amazing and the guide there was also brilliant and we had great fun with him and learned so much. So stop scrolling other tours and book this one now. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
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David_h
May 7, 2023
Amazing experience - Our guide and driver were amazing. The driver stopped at a couple extra places that were not on the excursion. Can not say how much it enriched our experience and we appreciated it. The experience was great and glad we did it.
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Curious62448461555
Mar 5, 2023
Great day with professional team - What a great day trip to Ait Ben Haddou from Marrakech. We booked our private trip to AitbenHaddou with Marrakechtrip through our hotel with an expert driver Mohamed who knows the area very well. Along the way the scenery is amazing and the kasbahs are incredible. In Ait Ben Haddou we met our local guide Ali who was so kind and informative we learned a lot from him about the Berber culture and how they live After the tour we had a traditional lunch at a local restaurant and it was delicious. after all we really appreciate your effort guys and thank you very much in hope to come back for another trip
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Jet54391533823
Feb 25, 2023
Wonderful experience at ait benhaddou - we had an amazing time with our driver khalid visiting ait benhaddou the kasbahs and the landscape are truly unique the views from the top of the kasbahs are breathtaking we also visited a local carpet cooperative and watched women weaving the locals were friendly and welcoming and we learned a lot about the berber culture thank you khalid for taking care of us
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O0bev0o
Dec 7, 2022
See the country side & visit a UNESCO site! - The tour itself was great! We had a couple of stops along the way at a cafe (restroom break) with a great Mountain View and then a Kasbah with gorgeous interiors. The main attraction, Ksar Aït Ben Haddou, was spectacular. The village is still active and we had a specific tour guide (Muhammad) who was actually a local showing us around. Breathtaking views as well. I also didn’t know they filmed a lot of movies and some scenes from GOT there! Added bonus. There’s a restaurant you go to after where you will eat for lunch; you can try traditional Moroccan dishes and the famous mint tea. Delicious! I had the chicken tagine - the chicken was tender and was with veggies & potatoes. If you are unsure about the water, I had the tea and was fine. Clean restrooms too. Our main driver/tour guide for the company, Hicham, was awesome! He was prompt, already at our hotel by the time we were supposed to be picked up. Great and safe driver who’s very familiar with the roads which are windy, winding and at times bumpy. He’s very personable and friendly. We liked him so much we used him to drive us to the airport too. When I go back to Morocco, I’ll definitely use him for the other tours he does.
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Susan_h
Nov 1, 2022
5 star trip in the company of Hicham - Hicham our driver for the day contacted us the day before to introduce himself , he also sent a photograph of the registration of the car he would be driving and the meeting place. The reg is really a good idea as there are a lot of people waiting for tours in the same place . Hicham arrived on time and welcomed us with warmth and respect we spent 12 hours in the company of Hicham and it was a total pleasure , he gave us so much information, answered all our questions on life in Morocco , nothing was too much trouble and it was a pleasure to meet and get to know this gentleman through our day to Ait Ben Haddou . The trip itself is well worth the drive and we would highly recommend it , there was at no point any pressure put on us to go into carpet shops etc to buy and we really appreciated that as we don’t like the hard sell approach. Hicham is a gentleman who is prepared to go the extra mile and I would 100 percent use his tourist services again .
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Nishan_s
Apr 29, 2023
Great Day Trip, Even Greater Guide - This was a great day trip from Marrakech, and our private driver/guide, Hecham, was absolutely phenomenal. We felt like old friends by the end of our day with him. His conversation, various stops along the way, and very safe driving all made the 4 hours each way seem not so long. Hecham pointed out various scenery and landmarks along the journey and was extremely knowledgeable and never seemed to tire of our questions. We enjoyed the opportunity to explore the Kasbah at Telouet, one of the hidden gems of this journey. While it was great to get to explore Ait Ben Haddou, we do wish we had more time there. The visit felt a little rushed which was a tad disappointing when that was the main stop of the trip. Our only suggestion would be to allow a little more time there- be it guided or explore-on-your-own. Logistically, Hecham met us in the lobby of our hotel for this tour and afterwards dropped us back at the hotel. He was an absolutely incredible guide and we would tour again with him in a heartbeat.
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