1 Day Ait Ben Haddou – Ancient Ksar & Scenic Drive

About this tour

Take a captivating day trip from Marrakech to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the fortified red-clay village, and learn about its history in cinema and culture.

Highlights

  • Visit the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou – a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka
  • Explore Berber architecture and historic caravan routes
  • See filming locations from movies like Gladiator and GOT

Itinerary

Morning: Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou via Atlas

Start your 1 Day Ait Ben Haddou tour with a mountain pass journey through the Tizi n’Tichka route.

Midday: Explore the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

Walk the fortified village, climb to the top for stunning views, and learn about its UNESCO status.

Afternoon: Lunch and Scenic Return

Enjoy lunch in a kasbah near the site before returning over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.

Included/Excluded

  • Private transport from Marrakech
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
  • Bottled water during transport
  • Lunch (available at a local kasbah)
  • Tips and personal expenses

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