A full day over the High Atlas to the most famous kasbah in Morocco. Wind up the Tizi n’Tichka pass, walk through the earthen village of Aït Benhaddou — backdrop to many films and series — and see Ouarzazate, the “door of the desert”, before returning to Marrakech in the evening.
Planning your visit? Read our guide to the Ounila Valley kasbahs.
Highlights
- Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass
- Berber villages of the High Atlas
- UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
- Ouarzazate and its film studios
The day
Pick-up in Marrakech
Collection from the closest point to your riad or hotel that a car can reach.
The High Atlas
Scenic drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with photo stops above the valleys.
Aït Benhaddou
Cross the river and climb through the kasbah to the granary at the top. Lunch with a view.
Ouarzazate – back to Marrakech
Short stop in Ouarzazate, then the return drive, arriving around 7–8 pm.
Included
- Shared A/C minibus and driver
- Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Local guide in the kasbah (optional)
- Film studio entrance
Your Aït Benhaddou day trip route
- Marrakech
- Aït Benhaddou
- Ouarzazate
Aït Benhaddou day trip FAQ
Can you visit Aït Benhaddou in one day from Marrakech?
Yes. It is a long but rewarding day, about 4 hours each way over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with several hours at the kasbah and in Ouarzazate.
Which films were shot at Aït Benhaddou?
The kasbah has appeared in many films and series, including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones.
Do I need a guide inside the kasbah?
It is optional. A local guide explains the history of the village and its families; you can arrange one on arrival.
