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From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

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From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

Cross the magnificent Atlas Mountains to discover two of Morocco’s most beautiful deserts. In an air-conditioned van, see ogle canyons, palm groves, and mountain villages.

Tour starts at 7:00. • You'll get your pickup details via email the day before your trip usually by 17:00. For last minute bookings, we will send you a message few minutes after your booking. • We'll pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. If it's not accessible by car, no worries we'll set a nearby meeting point just a short walk away and we will let you know via email. • Please be ready 5–10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. • Drop-off at the same pickup point or a different location in Marrakech is possible just let us know your preferred address. • Regular stops for lunch, water, and restrooms are scheduled • Arrival time to Marrakech 20:00 may vary slightly due to traffic or weather.

From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou


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From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou


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7,919 reviews
Cross the magnificent Atlas Mountains to discover two of Morocco’s most beautiful deserts. In an air-conditioned van, see ogle canyons, palm groves, and mountain villages.

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Duration 11 - 12 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
DriverEnglish, French, Arabic, Spanish
Pickup includedTour starts at 7:00. • You'll get your pickup details via email the day before your trip usually by 17:00. For last minute bookings, we will send you a message few minutes after your booking. • We'll pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. If it's not accessible by car, no worries we'll set a nearby meeting point just a short walk away and we will let you know via email. • Please be ready 5–10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. • Drop-off at the same pickup point or a different location in Marrakech is possible just let us know your preferred address. • Regular stops for lunch, water, and restrooms are scheduled • Arrival time to Marrakech 20:00 may vary slightly due to traffic or weather.
Private group available
5 out of 5 stars
R
Ralf – GermanyOctober 27, 2025 – Verified booking 

We had a wonderful Trip to Ouarzazate and above all to Ait Ben Haddou. The guide and driver Walid and Ramanya were amazing. Experienced, with a good sense of humor and a very special music selection;-)

Itinerary
Main stop

  • 2 pickup location options:

    Marrakesh, Morocco trips services



  • Van

    (1 hour)



  • Atlas Mountains

    Break time (15 minutes)

    Extra fee



  • Tizi n'Tichka

    Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)



  • Van

    (80 minutes)



  • Atlas Studios

    Visit, Guided tour (80 minutes)

    Extra fee



  • Van

    (20 minutes)



  • Ait Benhaddou

    Visit, Lunch, Sightseeing (2 hours)

    Extra fee



  • Van

    (3 hours)



  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Morocco trips services, Marrakesh



For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
  • Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit the well-preserved Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Discover Ouarzazate's Atlas Studio, where Gladiator and The Mummy were filmed
  • discovering breathtaking desert, dramatic canyons, lush palm groves
  • Journey through the stunning Atlas Mountains on a day trip to Ouarzazate
Full description
Discover local village, natural landscapes, and Kasbah Ait Benhaddou fortress on this day trip from Marrakech. Travel in an airconditioned van or car and stay connected with wi-fi access as you drive. Uncover movie-magic with a stop at the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. 
Start your day trip with pickup from your Marrakech accommodation from 7-8 AM. Hop inside a spacious and comfortable vehicle and soak up the scenery as you travel into the Atlas Mountains.

Immerse yourself in local culture with a stop at the small village ofAit Ben Barka near the hilly countryside of Toufliht. Explore the area with your driver and learn about the schedule sights for your trip. Have some free time for a break before crossing the the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
Stop to capture pictures of mountain peaks on the pass from 7,415 feet above sea level (2,260 meters). Continue on to the Atlas Film Studios at Ouarzazate, the largest film studio in the world which famously featured in the TV series Game of Thrones.
Spend some free time to visit the studios or to explore on your own. Take some pictures of the unique rugged local landscapes in the area. After the studio, you purchase lunch at one of the best restaurants in the area, with excellent prices and stunning panoramic views. 
Finally, head to the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which is recognized as a UNESCO site and one of the most extraordinary kasbahs (fortresses) in Morocco.

End your day of scenic views and memories by relaxing in your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle on your drive back to your hotel in Marrakech.