Cross the High Atlas in a day to the most famous kasbah of Morocco and the film studios of Ouarzazate.
A full day from Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with Berber villages and wide mountain views along the way.
Ait Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed ksar seen in many films, is the highlight. In the afternoon we visit Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, before driving back.
For travellers with little time who still want to see the High Atlas and the most famous kasbah of Morocco. It is a long day, around four hours each way, but the mountain road is a highlight in itself.
If you prefer a calmer pace, you can turn this day into a two-day trip with a night in Ait Ben Haddou.
Early pick-up and the climb to the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with photo stops in the Berber villages.
An early departure from Marrakech to cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka road, one of the most beautiful mountain roads of North Africa. We stop at viewpoints over the valleys and in Berber villages built of stone and earth on the slopes.
Walk through the ksar up to the old granary for the view, then lunch nearby.
With a local guide you cross the river and walk up through the lanes of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village of earth listed by UNESCO and used as a setting in films such as Gladiator. From the old granary at the top the view over the valley and the desert is unforgettable.
The Taourirt kasbah or the Atlas film studios, then the drive back to Marrakech.
After lunch you continue to Ouarzazate to see the kasbah of Taourirt from outside or the film studios, then return over the mountains to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.
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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