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Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbahs Road Tour: A Day trip from Marrakech
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Ait Ben Haddou
Experience the magic of Morocco’s majestic desert on a day trip from Marrakech. Journey through the High Atlas mountains, visit ancient kasbahs, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. Optional camel riding and a delicious lunch add to the adventure.
Experience the magic of Morocco’s majestic desert on a day trip from Marrakech. Journey through the High Atlas mountains, visit ancient kasbahs, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. Optional camel riding and a delicious lunch add to the adventure.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ait Ben Haddou - A scenic drive from Marrakech over the highest mountain pass of North Africa (2,269 meters) Tizi-N-Tichka, where you will have fascinating views of the High Atlas walls. Continue until you reach the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Studded with crenelated towers and…
- Ait Ben Haddou - A scenic drive from Marrakech over the highest mountain pass of North Africa (2,269 meters) Tizi-N-Tichka, where you will have fascinating views of the High Atlas walls. Continue until you reach the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Studded with crenelated towers and decorated with geometrical patterns, it is truly one of the world’s cultural treasures. Test your camel riding skills with plenty of laughter (optional), have a lunch break (optional) and relax in a typical Ait Ben Haddou restaurant with great panoramic views of the kasbah that will take you to a world where time seems to stand still. \n\nDrive back to Marrakech later in the afternoon while crossing the High Atlas Mountains.\n\nDrop-off at your hotel in Marrakech in the evening, not just with photos you’ve captured, but with stories and memories of personal encounters with the indigenous people and a good sense of the beauty and hospitality of the Moroccan desert.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide and entrance fees
- Guided tour of UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide and entrance fees
- Guided tour of UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Lunch option available à la carte in local restaurants with great views
- Camel riding option available during the tour for 10 US Dollars per person
- Lunch option available à la carte in local restaurants with great views
- Camel riding option available during the tour for 10 US Dollars per person
Additional Information
Ideal for those who can only spare a single day but are eager to experience the stunning Moroccan desert. All tour guides and entrance fees to attractions are covered.
Embark on a journey through the High Atlas mountain range in a minivan, tracing the historic caravan paths, and encounter verdant oases, magnificent kasbahs, and grand fortified villages….
Ideal for those who can only spare a single day but are eager to experience the stunning Moroccan desert. All tour guides and entrance fees to attractions are covered.
Embark on a journey through the High Atlas mountain range in a minivan, tracing the historic caravan paths, and encounter verdant oases, magnificent kasbahs, and grand fortified villages. Witness one of the world’s cultural marvels, the fortified Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site and a popular Hollywood movie filming location.
Choose to indulge in a thrilling camel ride resulting in a burst of laughter or savor lunch in a restaurant offering breathtaking views.
- Optional lunch and / or camel ride can be arranged by your driver on the day of the tour
Location
Ait Ben Haddou
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(216 Ratings)
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Gabriel_a
Apr 25, 2025
Fantastic trip! Pickup... - Fantastic trip! Pickup was a breeze. The drive was safe and smooth, with lots of great rest stops. Loved the views of the mountains on the way. Ait Ben Haddou was amazing, if a bit busy. Our driver Mohamed was super great! I'd recommend this trip to anyone.
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Ted92150
Mar 7, 2025
A superb excursion - Even if the road is long from Marrakech, the scenery is beautiful so time flies. The minibus was very comfortable and our driver Mohamed excellent and very careful!
On arrival it is the dazzle, a site of great beauty with a rich history, very well told by Ali our native Berber guide of the village.
A superb experience that we recommend 1000 times!
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Julia_t
Feb 27, 2025
Exceded Expectations! A must-do for anyone visiting Marrakech - An excellent day out, if quite long. OK, it was a 3-hour trip to get to Ait Bin Haddou from Marrakech, but the route through the Atlas Mountains offered stunning views at every turn (and there were lots of them!) and was well worth it for that alone. But Ait Bin Haddou was just fabulous, and having a personal guide (Hassan) brought the visit to life, learning of the ancient and modern history associated with the site, especially all the major films that had used it as a location. Driving in Morocco, even when you get away from the chaos of the cities, can still be quite frightening, and so we were grateful to Sabir, our driver, who kept us safe and made the trip relaxing. It's a shame that his English wasn't up holding a conversation about something other than football, as we'd have loved to have engaged with him and learned about his life, and his views on world affairs from a Moroccan's point of view.
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Jenniferfa9857zo
Feb 17, 2025
Great customer service - Excellent customer service from the moment I booked to the end. During booking, the riad I was staying at was not listed as a possible pick up spot, but within a few days, I received a Whatsapp text from Atlas Excursion to confirm they will make arrangement to have me picked up at my riad directly. Our driver, Hamza, was also very courteous and punctual. He made our 3.5 hour drive to and back very pleasant! Highly recommend!
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N2368caleec
Feb 8, 2025
Really glad we did it! - Fantastic excursion! Our driver Hamza arrived at our hotel prior to our appointed departure time and we had a very comfortable Mercedes van as our mode of transport. The drive to Ait Ben Haddou was about 3.5 hours, which included a couple of stops for coffee and bathroom breaks. Hamza was very accommodating and friendly and spoke excellent English. Upon arrival to Ait Ben Haddou, we met our private guide Ali who was born and raised in the village! He was so insightful about the history and architecture of the village... his part of the tour was excellent. The village was absolutely incredible and lived up to the hype... we are so glad we took the chance to see it! Overall, the tour was a highlight of our entire trip... definitely worth the time and money!
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Rekha_r
Dec 30, 2024
Our driver Mr Mohammed... - Our driver Mr Mohammed was just wonderful Not only was he a very good and cautious driver he was also very knowledgeable about not only Ait Ben handou but the country Morocco in general. Gave us a different insight into the life of people living there. Our guide was also good and had knowledge about history of the Casa of air bin hadou and the Berber people . I would definitely give them five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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77ricardo
Dec 26, 2024
Very memorable trip - A very memorial trip to Ait Ben Haddou. We visited the UNESCO site, visited the women's coop and had a very nice lunch. I would like to specifically mention our driver Muhammed and our tour guide Hassan.
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I375pnjessiec
Nov 28, 2024
Please do this tour! You won’t regret it! - Straight out of a movie! Aziz took us to this beautiful clay village with lots of history and Hollywood behind it! So many movies filmed here like gladiator 1/2, Indiana jones, the mummy, etc. Couldn’t get enough of this incredible place! Also, Aziz and Ali were so great to my family. It was an amazing day filled with a tour inside the village, an incredible terrace lunch and camel riding which my 4 year old daughter loved! Aziz was very attentive and accommodating and made the very long drive comfortable for us. We enjoyed chatting with Aziz and learning about Morocco and it’s wonderful people, places, and culture! Can’t wait to come back!
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Oksana_s
Nov 10, 2024
Amazing trip - We absolutely loved the trip, don't mind 3h drive as you will be stuck to the window absorbing the mountains, culture and nature. Our driver Hamsa, made the stops on the most interesting parts of the trip to get refreshments and pictures. Ali our tour guide was amazing, from the local berber family, fluent in English and gave us a tour to the family house that is still living in Kasbah.
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Karli_t
Nov 9, 2024
We booked the private... - We booked the private tour as we are travelling with a baby. Our driver, Hamza, was so patient and kind, always anticipating our needs and making sure we were comfortable. Our Berber guide, Ali, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Ait Ben Haddou is just beautiful and it was worth the drive. This tour made it manageable for us to see it so thank you :)
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