Ouarzazate is a useful base from which to explore the ksour and Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou. However, there is not a lot to do in the town itself. During the 1980’s, the Moroccan government had big plans for this town, as the first stop on the "Saharan Adventure", there is even an airport here. The town became known as "Morocco’s Hollywood" as it has been used as a base for many "exotic" film like David Lean’s "Lawrence of Arabia", Bernardo Bertolucci’s "Sheltering Sky" and "Jesus of Nazareth".
The local Glaoui Kasbah Taorirt and the centre artenasal (across from the Kasbah) are worth a visit. Ait Benhaddou is one of the most fantastic sights of the Atlas as the kasbahs are the most elaborately decorated and best preserved (thanks to UNESCO). They have been built and re-built as sets for such movies as Jesus of Nazareth, Lawrence, and Orson Welles’ Sodom and Gomorrah.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Bottled water
✔ Afternoon tea
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Customers who are staying in the Medina and the car can't access to their location we recommend pick up in front of the the famous Cafe du France.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Telouet Kasbah
Telouet Kasbah is a Kasbah along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. The kasbah was the seat of the El Glaoui family's power, thus sometimes also called the Palace of Glaoui, and it was built in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Aït Benhaddou is an ighrem along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Ouarzazate
uarzazate is a city south of Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert. Its huge Taourirt Kasbah, home to a 19th-century palace, has views over the rugged local landscape, which features in several movies.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
