The two great kasbahs of the High Atlas in one day: the UNESCO ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and the palace of the Glaoui in Telouet.
From Ouarzazate we follow the old caravan route into the High Atlas. Ait Ben Haddou rises above its river, and further up the valley the kasbah of Telouet hides painted ceilings and carved cedar.
The road between them, through the Ounila valley, is one of the most beautiful in the region.
This day follows the old salt and caravan road between the Sahara and Marrakech, through one of the most authentic valleys of the High Atlas. It is a quiet alternative to the main road, with very few other visitors.
The track through the Ounila valley is now paved and suitable for a normal car.
Pick-up in Ouarzazate and visit of the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, up to the old granary.
A short drive from Ouarzazate brings you to Ait Ben Haddou in the soft morning light, before the groups arrive. Walk up through the ksar to the granary at the top for the view.
Drive up the Ounila valley past kasbahs, salt mines and Berber villages. Lunch in Telouet.
From Ait Ben Haddou we take the old caravan road up the Ounila valley, one of the least visited and most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas, with ruined kasbahs, salt mines and green terraces along the river.
Visit of the Glaoui kasbah and the drive back to Ouarzazate.
In Telouet you visit the kasbah of the Glaoui, once the most powerful family of the south, with richly decorated reception rooms. Then we return to Ouarzazate in the afternoon.
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.
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