Ait Benhaddou day trip
Description
Ait Ben Haddou, an exceptional site for its old village or many feature films have been filmed, even if everything is in ruins, there remains special magic and beauty. You will be struck by the aspect of its architecture, typically Moroccan, the beauty of its small narrow alleys, this site will allow you to take great photos, to admire the sunset with unique colors in Morocco. The departure from your hotel in Marrakech around 7 Am in the direction of the High Atlas passing through the Tichka pass (2260m). Panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the very fertile green valleys. Continuation to Telouet, visit of the Kasbah Glaoui (Palais du Glaoui). The current Kasbah was built by the Glaoua from 1860. Historically, it is the passage of the merchant caravans, which connected the desert to the South of Morocco to the big cities North of the High Atlas.
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Itinéraire
200 km from Marrakech (South Moroccan), Ait Ben Haddou, an exceptional site for its old village or many feature films have been filmed, even if everything is in ruins, there remains special magic and beauty. You will be struck by the aspect of its architecture, typically Moroccan, the beauty of its small narrow alleys, this site will allow you to take great photos, to admire the sunset with unique colors in Morocco.
Visit of the Kasbah Glaoui (Palais du Glaoui). The current Kasbah was built by the Glaoua from 1860. Historically, it is the passage of the merchant caravans, which connected the desert to the South of Morocco to the big cities North of the High Atlas.
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- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(10)
On Viator, I chose the more expensive day trip (€65) because I was hoping for a more unique experience. In the reviews — although they were from 1–2 years ago — people mentioned visiting a Berber family home and enjoying home-cooked food. However, I ended up in a group where other participants paid around €20–25, and the only real difference seemed to be that dinner was included. To be fair, the organizer refunded part of the amount after I asked, which I appreciate. Still, I don’t recommend this day trip.
Yassine provided us with a wonderful day trip experience. He is from a small village inside the Atlas mountains and has a real passion for the area.Yassine was professional, courteous, and safe at all times. We took many breaks to take in the beautiful views. The restaurant we went to at the very end was wonderful. We had a whole Berber house to ourselves. It felt like an experience not many get. Highly recommend! 🤗
A stop at Ait Benhaddou but only seeing Glaoui Palace from afar in passing. Nice lunch and car. Driver talking and messaging a lot during driving on the mountain road... Luckily came back in one piece!
We had a great experience. I recommend Typique Tours. Our guide named Ibrahim his service was excellent and a great host Thanks from Becky and Pepe from Puerto Rico
Visit to Ait ben haddou and the lunch with hicham family was fantastic. The berber family hospitality was superb when we arrived at the berber family house they were baking fresh bread wich they offer us with a nice chicken tagine also they brew and offered us berber tea at the end hicham played tradional berber song.
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This was a great tour that balanced travelling long distances with a range of interesting and beautiful sites that broke up the day. On the way to Ait Benhaddou, we stopped off in the Atlas Mountains, Telouet and had a Berber lunch. Overall, I would highly recommend this trip for amazing scenery and our accommodating guide, Khalid!
Super organization, nice driver (and guide); Ait Benhaddou takes you to another world and the Kasbah is also worth seeing.
I really enjoyed the day trip to the old town of Ait Benhaddou. The setting is known from some films. In the village there are interesting, small artist shops. From the ruins above you have a great panoramic view. Marrakech is less than 100 km away. Ibrahim, driver and guide, picked me up on time at the property. Speaks good German, drives safely in a modern car and knows the surroundings great. The day with him was very pleasant. Especially recommended for individual travelers!
I had a fantastic trip to Ait Ben Haddou. We stopped on the opposite side of town so we had a great view. There Brahim gave me the information about the story and current function. Brahim knows how to convey the fascination. He led me through the exciting narrow streets, to the highest point. He kept giving me new information. I could also look into an old hammam and a traditional house still inhabited. Incredible impressions of being so close to the residents A world heritage site that you must definitely see
