Private day trip · Marrakech
Aït Ben Haddou + Ouarzazate
Departing from Marrakech, with a private driver and vehicle for your whole group.
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Day trip overview
A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou is a fortified earthen village that has served as the set for many films.
The drive takes about 3 h 05 each way, with around 4 h of free time on site. Your driver adapts the breaks to your pace.
Highlights
- UNESCO-listed ksar
- Crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Raw-earth architecture
- View over the valley from the ridge
How the day unfolds
Departure from Marrakech
Your driver picks you up at your accommodation at the agreed time, with a vehicle reserved for your group.
Tizi n'Tichka pass
The road crosses the High Atlas at over 2,200 m above sea level, with stops at the viewpoints.
The ksar
Cross the river on foot and climb the lanes up to the old communal granary at the top.
Ouarzazate
Depending on the itinerary: Taourirt kasbah and the film city, before the return.
Return
Back to the agreed address in Marrakech, about 12 hours after departure.
In pictures
Included and not included
Included
- Professional driver and private vehicle for the day
- Fuel, tolls and taxes
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Scenic stops on request
- Return to the agreed address
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets to sites
- Activities on site (quad bike, camel ride, boat…)
- Local guide (on request, depending on the site)
- Tips
Practical information
- Starting point
- Your hotel, riad or address in Marrakech
- Departure time
- To be agreed: we recommend an early start
- What to bring
- Water, a hat, comfortable shoes, a light jacket
- Children
- Welcome; a child or baby seat is free on request
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
- Driver's language
- French, with English and Arabic depending on the driver
- A very long day from Marrakech; a night on site lets you enjoy it more.
The price by vehicle
These prices cover the complete private day trip for the group, not a price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the day trip price per person?
No. The price covers the private vehicle for the group shown, including driver, fuel and the planned mileage.
Are meals, tickets and activities included?
No, they are extra and paid on site. Private transport, however, is included from departure to return.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes, panoramic stops and the pace of the day are arranged with your driver. For a longer tour, ask for a tailor-made itinerary.
Where does the day trip start?
From your hotel, riad or address in the departure city shown, with return to the agreed address.
