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Ait Ben Haddou Day Trip UNESCO Kasbah and Atlas Mountains

By Morocco Mosaic Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 235 and current price is RM 227 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Morocco the RIGHT way. While other tours squeeze tourists into buses, we offer a personalized small-group experience with a professional English/French-speaking guide sharing insider stories about Moroccan culture and history.

You'll EXPERIENCE the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou—a 400-year-old clay fortress. Explore alleyways, meet local Berber families, capture Instagram-worthy photos without crowds.

Journey through the High Atlas Mountains at 2,260 meters. Visit Kasbah Taourirt. Discover Ouarzazate—the “Moroccan Hollywood” where Game of Thrones and Gladiator were filmed.
Free hotel pickup from Marrakech. Your professional driver-guide handles everything—navigation, safety, stories—so you relax and enjoy scenery.
12 hours of exploration. Multiple photo stops. Insider knowledge. This isn't sightseeing—it's a transformative Moroccan adventure. Thousands chose authentic small-group experiences over mass-market tours.
Risk-free: Free cancellation up to 24 hours be

Activity location
  • Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Check availability


5+ people
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 136.50
RM 129.68 x 5 AdultsRM 648.40
Paid at activityRM 487.50

Total
The previous price was RM 1,170.00 and current price is RM 1,135.90
5% off
perfect for 3-4 people
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 148.20
RM 140.79 x 3 AdultsRM 422.37
Paid at activityRM 292.50

Total
The previous price was RM 737.10 and current price is RM 714.87
5% off
Perfect for 2 people
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 163.80
RM 155.61 x 2 AdultsRM 311.22
Paid at activityRM 195.00

Total
The previous price was RM 522.60 and current price is RM 506.22
5% off
Bokun Free Product May
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 175.50
RM 166.73 x 1 AdultRM 166.73
Paid at activityRM 97.50

Total
The previous price was RM 273.00 and current price is RM 264.23
5% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from any accommodation in Marrakech
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable air-conditioned minivan transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional driver-guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All stops at scenic viewpoints and photo opportunities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Atlas Film Studios entrance fee (optional visit, approximately €5-10 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses (souvenirs, gifts, additional snacks)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic beverages

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ait Ben Haddou
  • 2h
Explore the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning fortified village (ksar) built in the 11th century. Walk through the narrow, winding alleyways of this ancient clay fortress, visit traditional Berber homes still inhabited by local families, and climb to the top for panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape. This famous kasbah has been featured in numerous Hollywood films including Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the architecture, history, and the families who have lived here for generations.
Tizi n Tichka
  • 20m
Stop at the highest point of the High Atlas Mountains at 2,260 meters (7,415 feet) above sea level. Take in breathtaking panoramic views across the dramatic mountain landscape, capture stunning photos of the winding mountain roads, and enjoy the fresh mountain air. On clear days, you can see for dozens of kilometers across the Atlas range. Your guide will explain the geography, the Berber villages nestled in the mountains, and the significance of this historic trade route that connects Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. Perfect photo opportunity!
Ouarzazate
  • 1h
Visit the "Gateway to the Sahara" - the vibrant city of Ouarzazate, known as the "Moroccan Hollywood" for its famous film studios. Explore the historic Kasbah Taourirt, a magnificent 19th-century fortress with intricate Moroccan architecture and beautifully decorated rooms. Stroll through the town center where French colonial influence blends with traditional Moroccan culture. Learn why this location has attracted filmmakers from around the world and see the striking desert landscape that surrounds the city. Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios where scenes from major Hollywood productions were filmed.
Taourirt Kasbah
  • 30m
Step inside the magnificent Kasbah Taourirt, one of the most impressive kasbahs in southern Morocco. Built in the 19th century by the Glaoui family, this fortress showcases traditional Moroccan architecture with ornate ceilings, colorful geometric tile work, and intricate carved wood details. Explore the labyrinth of rooms, courtyards, and passageways that once housed the powerful Glaoui clan and their servants. Your guide will explain the history of this influential Berber family and the kasbah's role in Morocco's colonial period. The views from the upper levels offer stunning panoramas of Ouarzazate and the surrounding Atlas foothills.
CLA Studios
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional visit to the famous Atlas Film Studios (entrance fee not included). Walk through actual film sets where major Hollywood productions were filmed, including Game of Thrones, Gladiator, The Mummy, Babel, and Kingdom of Heaven. See the props, costumes, and set pieces up close, including Egyptian temples, medieval villages, and ancient cities. Learn about Morocco's thriving film industry and why international directors choose Ouarzazate for epic historical scenes. Great photo opportunities with iconic set pieces! (Note: Studio visit is optional and depends on time availability - entrance fee approximately €5-10 per person, paid separately)
High Atlas Mountains Guide
  • 4h
Journey through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, Morocco's most dramatic mountain range stretching over 2,500 kilometers across North Africa. Experience the breathtaking scenery as you wind through mountain passes, past traditional Berber villages clinging to hillsides, and alongside terraced valleys. Your guide will point out local agricultural practices, explain Berber culture and traditions, and share stories about life in these remote mountain communities. Watch the landscape transform from the red earth of Marrakech to the rugged peaks and valleys of the Atlas range. This scenic drive itself is a highlight of the tour, offering countless photo opportunities.

Location

Activity location
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    Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

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