This ait ben haddou and ouarzazate day trip, will allow you to discover another facet of the 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 coffee 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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✖ Snacks - You can ask the driver for a quick stop if you feel empty during the ride
✖ Lunch - Lunch is excluded and can cost around 8-12€/person
✖ Bottled water - A bottle of water can be bought along the trip
✖ Local guide in the Kasbah (3€/person) / Entrance Fees to the Studios
✖ Entry/Admission - Musee du Cinema
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Massimo Kech
2. Hotel Hicham
3. Ibis Hotel Essaouira
4. Riad Aladdin
5. Riad Paula
6. Riad Aventurine
7. In Club Palmeraie Resorts
8. La Villa Nomade
9. Dar Loula
10. Riad Joya
11. Riad Hamza
12. Riad Kaiss by Anika
13. Hotel CTM
14. Villa El Gada
15. Hotel Central Palace
16. Riad Hasna Espi
17. Hotel Mimosa
18. Riad Tizwa
19. Riad Al Pacha Bed & Tours
20. TUI BLUE Riu Tikida Garden
Additional Info: Traveler pickup is offered
- Hotels in the old town: Pick up from the front office, drop off at closest parking (due to prohibition of entering the old town in 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
Itinerary
1
Tizi n Tichka
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 local restaurant
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
A fortified village surrounded by the anti atlas 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.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Musee du Cinema
If you have any chance with some time left after the kasbah's visit, you'll enjoy an entrance to the museum where you can take some good shots.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
