The earthen kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou above the river

Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate

Private excursion round trip from Marrakech, via Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. Full Day, departing on your own dates.

Full Day
Marrakech
Private Excursion
1 – 17 People

Overview

Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate

What this Full-day private Morocco tour from Marrakech covers, how the driving days are paced, and who it suits best.

Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260m and down the far side — around four hours each way, and the finest road in Morocco.

Aït Ben Haddou is a UNESCO-listed earthen village stacked against a hillside above the Ounila river, and the most filmed location in the country. Ouarzazate adds the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios.

What you do

Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260m
Aït Ben Haddou, UNESCO listed, with a local guide
Cross the river and climb to the granary at the top
Ouarzazate and the Taourirt Kasbah
Return over the Atlas in the evening

Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260m
Aït Ben HaddouAït Ben Haddou, UNESCO listed, with a local guide
Cross the river and climb to the granary at thCross the river and climb to the granary at the top

Itinerary

Day by Day: Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate

Day-by-day itinerary with the route driven each day, overnight stops and meals — Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.

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Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate
Aït Ben Haddou is a UNESCO-listed earthen village stacked against a hillside above the Ounila river, and the most filmed location in the country. Ouarzazate adds the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios.

Please note: the price shown is a guide price per person. Rates can change during the high season — Easter, July and August, Christmas and New Year — and with your choice of accommodation. Contact us for an exact quote for your dates.

Tour Map

Route Map: Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate

The full driving loop from Marrakech and back, through Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.

Route:Marrakech → Tizi n'Tichka → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

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Frequently Asked Questions

About the Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate

Common questions about this Marrakech departure — pickup, the Sahara desert camp, luggage, children and payment.

How long is the day?

Long — roughly 7am to 8pm, with about eight hours of driving. If that sounds punishing, the same route over two days with a night in Ouarzazate is far more comfortable.

Is the road difficult?

It is a well-surfaced mountain road with a lot of bends. If you are prone to motion sickness, take something before you set off.

Can we add the film studios?

Yes, Atlas Studios is in Ouarzazate. It adds around an hour and is best decided on the day.

Traveller Reviews

Traveller reviews of this Full-day Morocco tour

Verified TripAdvisor reviews from travellers on our private Marrakech departures and Sahara desert tours.

These reviews are for our sister company, Agencia Marruecos Tours, on TripAdvisor.

★★★★★
“Unforgettable. We had the opportunity to view different scenarios during the 12 days trip. Incredible!”
JJose FTripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Amazing trip in Morocco. Over the course of 12 days, we traveled through Morocco. It was a wonderful experience…”
AAgostoncTripAdvisor
★★★★★
“The Perfect Family Trip to Morocco — thank you, Agencia Marruecos Tours & Hassan! We recently returned from an…”
CConvenient tTripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Highly recommended. An excellent personalised experience, added to their passion for their country and…”
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GGabriel CTripAdvisor
★★★★★
“From Fes to Marrakech. The three-day Fes to Marrakech route made our trip to Morocco…”
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JJet573220TripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Exceptional kindness and service. From the start of the tour they were always very kind,…”
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JJessrodmorTripAdvisor
★★★★★
“The best experience from start to finish! We travelled as a family with Marruecos Tours on 28 July…”
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LLiliana ZaragozaTripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Morocco exceeded my expectations. We would like to thank Youssef, of Marrocos Tours,…”
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EEster780TripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Trip to northern Morocco. It was our first experience with them and the result of the experience has…”
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SSantiago MTripAdvisor
★★★★★
“An amazing experience. I really recommend them and Moha is the best tour guide I ever…”
DDiana HTripAdvisor

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Gallery

Photos from the Tour

Photographs from this Morocco desert tour, taken along the route through Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.

The ramparts and fishing harbour at Essaouira

How to book your tour in 3 simple steps

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- Number of travellers.
- Exact dates (if you already have flights) or your preferred month.
- How many days you would like to travel.
- Accommodation level: Standard, Superior or Luxury.
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Within 24 hours we send you a day-by-day itinerary and a final quote in a complete PDF. We fine-tune it together until it is perfect.
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Confirm with a 30% deposit via PayPal, telling us your room type and bed preference (e.g. double / twin). You will receive a formal confirmation and we start organising your trip.