Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate Day Trip from Marrakech

Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate Day Trip

Venture across the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day adventure to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, two of Morocco’s most iconic and cinematic destinations. This journey begins with a scenic drive through the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering spectacular views of mountains, traditional Berber villages, terraced fields, and deep valleys carved by ancient rivers. Several photo stops allow you to appreciate the beauty of rural Morocco at its finest.

Your first major stop is the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the country’s most impressive examples of earthen fortress architecture. Walk through narrow alleyways and ancient dwellings that have remained unchanged for centuries, and climb to the top for breathtaking panoramas over the surrounding landscapes. Ait Ben Haddou has also served as the backdrop for countless films and series, making it an unforgettable cinematic landmark.

Continue to Ouarzazate, often called “The Gate of the Desert” and known worldwide for its major film studios. Here, you can visit Atlas Studios, where famous Hollywood productions were filmed, and explore the historic Kasbah Taourirt, once home to the powerful Glaoui family. Enjoy some leisure time for lunch at a local restaurant before the return drive to Marrakech, arriving in the evening after a fulfilling day of cultural discovery and majestic scenery.