Private day trip to the Ancient Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
Excursions & day trips

Private day trip to the Ancient Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou

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$146.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Arabic
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 12 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit the well-preserved Aït Benhaddou kasbah
  • Enjoy the perfect nature and amazing landscapes
What to expect

This day trip takes you from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou right across the chain of the High Atlas Mountains and over the famous 'Tizi N'Tichka' that is 2,260 meters high above sea level. All along the road, you can see the Berber villages perched on the side of the mountains, sometimes hardly distinguishable from the mountains themselves. As you reach the far side of the mountains the landscape changes dramatically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like. Here is the Kasbah architecture with turrets on all the buildings, adorned with grilled windows and soft peach colored walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe, highly suitable for the climatic conditions of the south.

Following your journey through the beautiful valleys, you will arrive at the ancient Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. World-renowned as the Moroccan Hollywood because of the famous films which have been shot there, including the Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel Of The Nile, Kingdom of Heaven, The Mommy, Alexander the Great, Babel, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. Discovering this amazing fortified village built from adobe, stones, you will enjoy a scenic walk with your professional guide as you enjoy the view of the landscapes as far as the eye can see and admire an incredible contrast between colors.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Driver
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
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Meeting point:
During booking, you will be asked to provide your pick-up address. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.
What to remember
  • A minimum of two participants is required for this tour
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off is included from anywhere in the Marrakech area only (44000)
  • If your hotel is located outside Marrakech, please indicate the name and address during the booking. An additional charge of 20 EUR will be requested
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Provider
MARRAKECH SURF & SNOW
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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