Ait ben haddou and Ouarzazate day trip

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Duration12h - 14h
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LanguagesArabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This ait ben haddou and ouarzazate day trip, will allow you to discover another face of beauty of Morocco, as this area is considered as the gate to the desert of Morocco and the 1001 Kasbahs (berber fortress).

During this ait ben haddou excursion trip you'll cross the tizi n'tichka pass, known for its curvy and sneaky turns, where you'll have a quick stop in a terrace to enjoy a cup of coffe or tea and take some good shots from above, of the berber villages and the amazing landscapes, snowy in winter and spring and full of greenery in summer and autumn.

Once at the Kasbah ait Ben Haddou you can hire a guide with the whole group to discover the area and to learn better about the locals lifestyle, the guide also will show you where the game of thrones scenes has been turned, before going to Ouarzazate and discover its beauty, as you can discover the local studios and also its Kasbah called Kasbah Taourirt.

Once you finish the visit, you'll hit the road to Marrakech where the trip ends

Options

Ait ben haddou and Ouarzazate

Budget tour - Shared : If you are very DEMANDING, please choose the private option for more flexibility and customized trip
Group tour: PLEASE BE UNDERSTANDING ! This a group tour and we can't have 100% control on timing and other facts
Duration: 12 hours: ▪︎ Driving: 4h each way
▪︎ Visit Ait Benhaddou: 1h
▪︎ Lunch: 1h
▪︎ Ouarzazate: 20min
Lunch not included: Restaurants are very touristics ! It would be a good idea to bring a snack and spend free time in the Kasbah
Many stops: 1- Tizi n'tichka pass (highest of north Africa)
2- ait Ben Haddou kasbah
3- Ouarzazate
Relax and toilets.
On request if needed also.
Minivan 8 seats or 18 seats
Optional guide: ▪︎ Optional for 3€/person it's important to know about the history.
▪︎ If you want free time do not use the guide services
Pickup included

Private trip: Guide & Lunch

Telouate / Cinema studio ..: This is the highlight of the tour, as you'll see not only the kabah ait benhaddou (standard tour) but all the monuments there
Premium: More flexibility and customized.
Guided tour in the Kasbah is included
Optional camel ride
Duration: 12 hours: Depends on the stops and monuments you choosed to visit.
You decide about all the details: monuments, timing..
Berber meal with a view : Enjoy your fresh lunch prepared especially for you with a view on the whole village and Kasbah.
Private minivan/4x4: including a driver speaking your language :
English
Spanish
French
Monuments fees excluded: Collected by the government and you can choose :
Kabah Taourirt 2€
Kabah Telouat : 2€
Cinema studio : 7€
Cinema museum 5€
Pickup included

What's included

  • PLEASE BE UNDERSTANDING ! This a group and we can't have 100% control on timing and other facts
  • Stops to relax on request (Ask the driver whenerver you need to)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • If you are very DEMANDING, please choose the private option for more flexibility and customized trip
  • Lunch included for private option
  • 2h in Ait benhaddou village : almost 1h for the visit and 1h for lunch
  • Local Guide Included for Private Option
  • Local guide in the Kasbah (3€/person) for shared option
  • Lunch is optional for shared option and can cost around 8-12€/person
  • You can ask the driver for a quick stop if you feel empty during the ride
  • A bottle of water can be bought along the trip
  • Entrance Fees to the Studios (Optional for shared option) - 8€ pax

What to expect

  1. Tizi n Tichka
    15m
    A high mountain pass, at elevation 2260m (7410 ft) above sea level with sneaky turns and curves, full of landscapes.

    Pictures can be taken from a Panoramic view in a loca restaurant
  2. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Fortified village surrounded by the antiatlas mountains. It looks like an old castle, and this is where it got the name of "Kasbah" or "Castle" meaning Fortress in berber local language.
  3. Taourirt Kasbah
    20m
    You stoo in a parking spot in front of the Kasbab you can then go and enter to visit this beautiful area. Alternatively you will be able to visit the studios.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Hotels in old town: Pick up from front office, drop off at closest parking (due to prohibition of entering the old town at the evening)
- Hotels in the new town: Pick up and drop off are from/to the front office
- Hotels outside the city +8km to 12Km: pick up and drop off for 30€ as an extra to pay for all groups 1-6 and 50€ if you are 7-14 persons

- Pick up generally starts 45min before the departure time around 7:00. So the departure time is 8:00 more or less

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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