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Duration

full day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, Japanese

About this tour

Experience the history and drama of old Morocco on this day trip across the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech. Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to reach Aït Benhaddou, a well-preserved kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Ouarzazate, where movies including ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Gladiator’ have been filmed. Admire a panoramic view of the ancient Taourirt Kasbah. Throughout your tour, your guide will share stories about this fascinating region with a timeless feel.

Included/Excluded

  • • English speaking guide, and cook
  • • Muleteers and mules for luggages
  • • Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea
  • • Accommoadtion in a Berber village (gite)
  • • Ground transfers by minibuses / taxis: ( hotel - trek - hotel )
  • • Mess, cooking & toilet tents (camping option )
  • • Travel insurance.
  • • Soft/alcoholic drinks
  • • Tips and personal expanses

Itinerary

After morning pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad , travel in luxury in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle or minibus into the Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass at 7,415 feet (2,260 meters). As your small group makes its way toward the Sahara Desert along the old caravan route from Marrakech, your guide will share historical information and stories about this captivating area. Arrive at Aït Benhaddou after a 3-hour drive and see its impressive and intricate kasbah, or castle, that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Aït Benhaddou's well-preserved architecture appears in numerous films including Jesus of Nazareth,Star Wars and Babel.
  Continue another 20 miles (33 km) to Ouarzazate, situated on the cusp of the magnificent Sahara Desert. This popular tourist town is home to Atlas Film Studios, the world’s largest film studio. Many famous movies, including Lawrence of ArabiaGladiator and The Mummy, as well as episodes of the television show Game of Throneshave been filmed here. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and savor a fantastic view of the ancient Taourirt Kasbah, a 300-room palace. Then, spend the afternoon exploring Atlas Film Studios or the Cinema Museum (own expense). Head back to Marrakech as the sun begins to slip toward the horizon and arrive at your hotel or riad at 7pm.

Durations

3 – 5 hours
5 – 7 hours
Fullday (+7hours)
Multi day

Language

English
Espanol
Francais
Japanese

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One day excurtion to Ait Benhaddou Warzazat
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06/13/2022

Good 'ole Exodus!

An interesting blend of Vietnam from north to south including an o/n sleeper train. The success and enjoyment of these trips is usually down to the blend of fellow travellers and team leader and this one was no different. The weather,early season, was mixed with a little more rain and cloud than hoped for but did not detract from the enjoyment but a little more sunshine would have enhanced the countryside. A read of the brochure and trip notes will give a very accurate picture of the breadth and variety of the trip. The daily riding distances are mainly governed by the fitness of the participants and their ability to cover the miles in a reasonable time and for the first time in my experience of 7 trips we were delayed by some participants who frankly were not cycling fit and I wonder if they had read and understood the pre - trip advice!
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