1 day Excursion from Marrakech to Ouarzazate
OVERVIEW :
Depart from Marrakech at 8:00 AM and drive through the High Atlas Mountains, with scenic stops at Tizi N’Tichka Pass to enjoy panoramic views of Berber villages. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a famous fortified village featured in films like Gladiator and The Mummy, where you’ll have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Ouarzazate, home to Atlas Studios, where major films such as Star Wars were shot, and explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah, known for its stunning design. Afterward, return to Marrakech for hotel drop-off.
highlights :
- Scenic Drive Through the High Atlas Mountains: Enjoy breathtaking views of rugged landscapes and traditional Berber villages as you cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass.
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a famous ksar (fortified village) featured in iconic films like Gladiator, The Mummy, and Obelix.
- Free Time in Ait Ben Haddou: Take in the beauty of the village and enjoy a leisurely lunch in this historical location.
- Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate: Discover Atlas Studios, one of the largest film studios in Morocco, where blockbuster movies like Star Wars and Gladiator were filmed.
- Taourirt Kasbah: Explore the Taourirt Kasbah, a stunning example of traditional Moroccan architecture and one of the most impressive ksars in the country.
Tour Details
Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8 o´clock in the morning, and depart to the High Atlas mountains going through Tizi N´Tichka port with stops for panoramic views. On the way we will see many Berber villages. Then we continue to the south and detour to take 9 km of a small road that will take us to the ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou where we will visit the famous Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). Famous films have been shot there, including Gladiator , Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz…etc.
Free time for lunch in town.
In the afternoon we continue to Ouarzazate, where we’ll visit the The Atlas Studios; the most important cinema studios in Morocco. Very celebrated films have been made there by international movie producers such as: Asterix and Cleopatra, Star Wars, The Mummy, Gladiator.
We can also visit the Taourirt kasbah, one of ancient and most spectacular ksars in Morocco. We will go inside this town and amaze with its design.
Return to Marrakech, transfer to the hotel and end of the tour.
included :
- Transport in 4×4 car with Air condition
- Private driver/English speaking guide
- Accommodation (dinner and breakfast) in hotels
- Camel ride through the desert
- Sleep in desert tent
excluded :
- Airline tickets
- Noon meals
- Drinks
- Entrance fees