Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

Day Trip to Ouarzazate full-day adventure from Marrakech to the cinematic landscapes of southern Morocco. Explore the historic kasbahs, mountain passes, and iconic film locations that make Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou unforgettable highlights of the High Atlas region. For more immersive experiences, check out our 4-day Marrakech desert tour or the 3-day desert tour to Merzouga.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass

• Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou

• Visit the historic Kasbah of Telouet

• Tour the famous Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate

• Enjoy breathtaking views and traditional Moroccan architecture

Tour Itinerary:

Morning Departure from Marrakech
We’ll begin with a pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech at 8:00 AM, heading southeast through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Along the way, we’ll stop for breakfast and panoramic photo opportunities.

Visit Telouet & Its Historic Kasbah
Our first cultural stop is in the mountain town of Telouet, where you’ll visit the 17th-century Kasbah of El Glaoui, a once-glorious palace rich in history and architectural beauty.

Explore Aït Benhaddou
Continue to Aït Benhaddou, a fortified red-earth village that has starred in many famous films and series like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. Wander the narrow alleys of this UNESCO-listed ksar, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with views of the site.

Atlas Film Studios – Ouarzazate
After lunch, we drive to nearby Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” to visit the legendary Atlas Film Studios, where countless international productions have been filmed.

Evening Return to Marrakech
We’ll begin the return drive in the late afternoon, arriving back in Marrakech around 7:00–8:00 PM.