Ouarzazate City Day Trip from Marrakech

Duration

12 hours

Tour Type

Ouarzazate

Overview

Join us on a remarkable adventure to Ouarzazate, a popular tourist destination located 205 kilometers away from Marrakech. As you embark on this scenic drive of approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, our well-maintained minibus with air conditioning will ensure a comfortable journey. Relax and marvel at the stunning scenery along the way.

Ouarzazate, the Gateway to the Desert or Hollywood of Africa, is the starting point for exciting excursions into the Draa Valley and the desert. The city’s magnificent ocher clay buildings, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kasbah of Taourirt and Ait Benhaddou, are a sight to behold. With its rich history, film studios, and museums, Ouarzazate is not just a stopover town but a destination that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Included/Exclude

  • Private transportation
  • Food and drinks

Tour Plan

Join us for a one-day excursion that begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. Our experienced tour driver and guide will accompany you on this journey of discovery, sharing fascinating insights and stories about the region's culture, history, and traditions. The tour starts at Ait Berka, a Berber village located at 1460m, where you can take in the breathtaking panoramic views. We will then proceed to Ait Ben Amer, a village situated at 1550m. After that, we will continue to climb up to 2060m to reach the Tizi-n-tichka pass, the second-highest peak of the High Atlas mountains standing at 2260m. Finally, we'll head directly to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a historical palace on the way to the south. Ait Ben Haddou is one of the many kasbahs inhabited by people of the south from the 11th to the 19th century. It was a stop for caravan travelers under the authority of Bacha El Glaoui. The Kasbah has gained fame for being the location of many historical movies, including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, The Mummy, Alexander the Great, and more. You will have two hours to explore the site and enjoy lunch during your visit. Afterward, we'll head to Ouarzazate City, also known as Moroccan Hollywood, famous for its international cinema studios. You'll be in the heart of the old medina to discover the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Museum of International Cinema.
Embark on a breathtaking day trip that will take you through the stunning High Atlas mountain range and the famous Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. It's fascinating to imagine that this pass used to be a critical stronghold on the ancient Salt Road caravan routes. Traders would transport valuable commodities such as enslaved people, gold, ivory, and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and other parts of the world. It's incredible to reflect on the history of this area and the journeys taken by those who traversed these paths long ago.

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