From Marrakech: Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate Private Day Trip
Over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, in one long day with your own driver.
The most famous earthen village in Morocco in one long day: the road crosses the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) to Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified ksar listed by UNESCO in 1987 and a backdrop for many films.
Brief Itinerary
- Marrakech
- Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m)
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate
- Return to Marrakech
Detailed Itinerary
Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After an early pick-up you climb into the High Atlas on one of the most scenic roads in Morocco, with stops at viewpoints and Berber villages up to the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
On the southern side you reach Ait Ben Haddou, about 190 km from Marrakech. You cross the river and climb through the lanes of the ksar to the old granary at the top, with views over the valley.
You continue to Ouarzazate, where you can visit a kasbah or a film studio, then drive back over the pass to Marrakech in the evening. If you prefer to slow down, the same route works as the first day of our desert tours.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver for the whole day
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech, or at the nearest car access to your riad in the medina
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Stops whenever you want along the way
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and optional activities (kasbah or film studio in Ouarzazate)
- Local guide (available on request)
- Tips
Good to know
- Duration: about 11 to 12 hours, door to door
- Driving time: about 4 hours each way
- Bring a warm layer: the pass is cold in winter
- For a less rushed visit, see our 3-day desert tour from Marrakech
How to book
Send us your date, your hotel or riad and the number of travelers on WhatsApp or with the quote form. We reply within 24 hours with a fixed price for your group. No payment is needed to ask for a quote, and you can change the stops before the day.
Planning the visit? Read our full guide: Ait Ben Haddou guide.
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