Embark on a private day trip from Marrakech to explore the stunning Kasbahs of Telouet and Ait Benhaddou. Discover the rich history and intricate architecture of these UNESCO World Heritage sites, which have served as backdrops for famous films like ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Jesus of Nazareth’.
- Telouet Kasbah - 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, and it was built in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Aït Benhaddou is an ighrem along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco.
- Ouarzazate - uarzazate is a city south of Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert. Its huge Taourirt Kasbah, home to a 19th-century palace, has views over the rugged local landscape, which features in several movies.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Afternoon tea
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
Ouarzazate serves as an efficient starting point for visiting the Ait Benhaddou ksour and Kasbahs. Yet, the town itself has limited attractions. The Moroccan administration harbored grand visions for this place back in the 80s, envisioning it as the inaugural hub on the ‘Saharan Adventure’, fully equipped with an airport. It earned its nickname, ‘Morocco’s Hollywood’, due to its use as a filming location for various ‘exotic’ movies such as David Lean’s ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, Bernardo Bertolucci’s ‘Sheltering Sky’, and ‘Jesus of Nazareth’.
The Glaoui Kasbah Taorirt and the local artenasal centre (situated opposite the Kasbah) are worth exploring. Ait Benhaddou, among the most magnificent visuals of the Atlas, is acclaimed for its finely embellished and excellently conserved kasbahs (credit to UNESCO). These structures have been fashioned and refashioned as sets for numerous films including Jesus of Nazareth, Lawrence, and Orson Welles’ Sodom and Gomorrah.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
