Get a glimpse of the Sahara and Atlas Mountains in just one day.
This full-day private tour from Marrakech takes you through the majestic High Atlas Mountains to the iconic kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate — two of Morocco’s most cinematic and historic sites.

Tour Highlights

• Private, comfortable transport with flexible stops

• Drive across the scenic High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,269m)

• Visit the legendary Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Explore Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara and “Hollywood of Morocco”

• Guided walking tour of Ait Ben Haddou

• Optional visit to Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios

• Enjoy breathtaking mountain and desert landscapes throughout the day

Itinerary

🕗 07:00 – 19:00 | Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

• Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech

• Travel through the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains with photo and coffee stops

• Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass with panoramic views over valleys and Berber villages

🔹 Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Arrive at the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou — a UNESCO site featured in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars.
Take a guided walking tour to learn about its history, architecture, and the few families who still live there.

🔹 Ouarzazate
Continue to Ouarzazate, where you may visit the Taourirt Kasbah, once a royal Glaoui residence. The kasbah features a maze of courtyards, clay houses, and geometric decorations.
Optionally, explore the Atlas Film Studios, known for filming major movies.

• Enjoy time at leisure for a mint tea or light lunch

• Begin your journey back to Marrakech, crossing the Atlas Mountains once more

• Drop-off at your hotel or the nearest car-accessible point by early evening

Tour Info

📍 Departure & Return: Marrakech (round trip)
🕖 Departure Time: 07:00 AM
⏱ Duration: Approx. 12 hours
👥 Type: Private Day Trip

Included in the Price

• Private air-conditioned vehicle

• Hotel/riad pick-up and drop-off

• Professional, English/French-speaking driver

• Guided tour of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

• Toll & fuel costs

Not Included

• Lunch and beverages

• Entrance fees to Taourirt Kasbah (approx. 2€)

• Entrance fees to Atlas Film Studios (optional, approx. 8€)

Price Per Person

Good to Know

• Total round-trip driving time is approx. 7 hours, but scenic with frequent stops

• Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is a hillside site — wear comfortable shoes for walking

• This tour is perfect for those who want to experience a taste of the Sahara in one day

• Fully private and customizable — let us know your preferences!

Discover the magic of southern Morocco — in just one day.
Contact us to book or customize your day trip from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate!