Ait Benhaddou Full Day Trip from Marrakesh
Description
Book this private Aït Benhaddou day tour from Marrakech and discover Morocco’s rich history, traditional villages, and unforgettable landscapes. Enjoy a comfortable journey through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, and experience one of Morocco’s most iconic destinations with a professional driver-guide.
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Itinerary
Today, travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) to discover the famous Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Along the way, visit traditional Berber villages and enjoy photo opportunities while learning about rural Moroccan life. Continue with a stop at a local women’s cooperative, where you will discover the traditional process of extracting Argan oil and its uses in cosmetics and natural treatments. The highlight of the day is the visit to Aït Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic historic sites. This ancient fortified village was once an important stop on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara and has been featured in famous productions including Gladiator, The Mummy, Black Hawk Down, The Message, and Game of Thrones. Overnight stay in a riad or hotel in Marrakech.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We are flexible, departure time can always be updated depending on your request
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
This was a fantastic trip. Our driver, Braham, was exceptional. The journey through the Atlas Mountains was spectacular. Ait Benhaddou was an amazing exploration. It was really relaxing to watch the gorgeous scenery around every corner. Merci beaucoup!!
This was the perfect private tour arrangement for our family of four to spend together on a day trip Said, our guide and driver, was punctual, friendly, and helpful. Most importantly he was flexible What we preferred was the chance to visit the sites and explore at our pace with only a little guidance. This was far better than most large tours with a stricter schedule. Said was someone we genuinely enjoyed spending the day with. He also helped us find good takeout food when we returned to Marrakesh.
We booked online and it was super easy. We were contacted by Said about the pick up time at the hotel and they were very flexible. Our guide Hamsa picked us up at our hotel. The car was very nice and good A/C. The trip was beautiful all the way going through the mountains to the two kasbahs Telouet and Ait Benhaddou in Ouarzazate. Hamsa was not only an awesome driver through the ups and downs curves of the road but was also very kind and respectful asking where we wanted to stop and how long we wanted to be at each place. Also he we could ask to stop to take pictures anywhere on the way and he would do :) The trip was beautiful not only for the historical sites but also a great nature experience. We definitely recommend not only the tour but Explore Sahara Tours. We will definitely come back to Marrakech and hire them again :)
Thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are delighted to know that all of you had a wonderful time in Morocco. We look forward to welcoming you again for a new Moroccan adventure to discover more wonders of our country. Kind Regards
