1 Day Trip To Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou And Telouet Kasbah :

Enjoy an adventure across the high Atlas Mountains to the Moroccan cities of Ait Ben Haddou on this guided, full-day trip from Marrakech. Travel across the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level. See Berber villages and ever-changing landscapes en route to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site. This small-group tour includes all the necessary entrance fees plus a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.


Highlights :

  • Travel to Ait Ben Haddou from Marrakech
  • Enjoy the spectacular view from the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
  • Round-trip transportation provided
  • All entry fees to historical Kasbahs, old town and Berber family house and more included


Tour Plan :

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Full Day : Trip To Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet Kasbah.

- 1 Day Trip To Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou And Telouet Kasbah

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' passes 2,260 meters high, the highest in the whole of Africa. 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 you journey through the beautiful valleys you will arrive to 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”, “Game of Thrones”...

Discovering this amazing fortified village built from adobe, stones, you will enjoy a scenic walk with your professional guide. Watch different views, get spectacular landscapes as far as the eye can see, and admire an incredible contrast between colors. Eating around this breathtaking scenery will be enjoyable as well.

Then visit the historical Telouet Kasbah via the most beautiful valley in Morocco called Ounila Valley, continue back to Marrakech.

What's Included ?

  • Hotel / Riad pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or SUV with an English speaking driver/guide
  • Pictures Stops
  • Typical Breakfast (Coffee + milk + mint tea + eggs omelet + olive oil + local bread)
  • Professional guide (Morocco history)
  • Walking tour in the historical sights
  • Full Lunch meal
  • All entrance fees included
  • Drinks (Mineral water+Moroccan mint tea+Orange juice)
  • Small group tour limited to 8 people
  • Local Taxes
  • Fuel included

What's Not Included ?

  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide (optional)
  • Items of personal nature

Price and Reservation :


Amazing tour, guide, and overall experience!