Day Trip to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Telouet & Atlas – 1 day

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Day trip to Telouet and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – overview:

Experience the enchantment of a day trip from Ouarzazate to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet. Immerse yourself in the captivating history and architectural wonders of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its famous film appearances.

Then, continue your exploration and discover the grandeur of Kasbah Telouet, which was once a stronghold of the influential Glaoui family. Additionally, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Film Studios, a movie wonderland famous for its well-preserved sets and studios.

This trip promises an unforgettable journey into the rich heritage and history of southern Morocco.

Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet kasbah 1 day – highlights:

• Visit the Film Studios, a movie wonderland, known for keeping its film sets
• Tours the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore Kasbah Telouet and drive through the beautiful Ounila Valley
• Drive through Berber villages and stop at panoramic viewpoints to admire the setting
• Travel over the high Atlas Mountains and across the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, 2260 m

What is included in this day trip to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet:

• Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle; 4×4 Toyota Prado TX or deluxe van
• Experienced English, French, Spanish, Italian-speaking Berber/Nomad driver-guide
• Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel in Ouarzazate
• Lunch with vegetarian and vegan options available
• Possibility to go for short hiking in the midst of beautiful scenery
• Free time to explore sites of interest, for walks, photos and tea/ coffee breaks
• Entrance fees and local guides
• Personalised service

What is not included:

• Drinks
• Tips
• Extras

Good to know about this day trip to Telouet and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou:

• It is possible to customise this tour to accommodate your areas of interest, preferred budget & timetable
• There is a 25% reduction for children under 12 years old & do not charge for children under 5
• We ask for a 30% deposit to confirm your booking. The balance can be paid to the driver or at our Ouarzazate office.
• We accept payment through PayPal, credit card, bank transfer or cash(USD, Euro, GBP or MAD)
• These prices can be subject to an increase over the high season, Christmas and New Year’s Eve period

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From Ouarzazate: day trip to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet – itinerary:

After your morning departure at 08:30 from your riad or hotel in Ouarzazate, you set out on your day trip from Ouarzazate to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet.

First, you stop to visit the Film Studios, a movie wonderland just outside Ouarzazate, known for keeping its sets and reorganising them to offer a wide range of choices to production studios, but also for letting tourists experience the unique thrill of discovering the locations where many successful films and series have been shot, including “Gladiator”, “Prince of Persia” and “Game of Thrones.”

From here, you leave the main road and take a side road to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. It is the most famous Kasbah in Morocco and one of the Kingdom’s nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is also better known as the backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters, including “Gladiator,” “Alexander,” and some scenes of the famous TV series “Game of Thrones.”

Driving further north, you travel along the beautiful Ounila Valley, full of bends in the roads, incredible rock formations, Berber villages, and smaller Kasbahs. Finally, you reach Kasbah Telouet, which used to be the palatial residence of the Lords of the Atlas, the Glaoui Family.

Although the Kasbah now stands in ruins after the last Pasha fled Morocco following the departure of the French, wait to be pleasantly surprised by the architectural marvel of this historic home. Lunch will be either here or later up in the mountains.

The return to Ouarzazate is along the main Marrakech – Ouarzazate road, south of the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Your day trip to Ait ben Haddou from Ouarzazate ends as your driver transfers you to your riad in Ouarzazate at the end of the afternoon.

Map of Ait Ben Haddou from Ouarzazate:

Read Our Customers’ Reviews on TripAdvisor:

Completely recommend  - It was beautiful the guide was very kind attentive and he explained us many things also he gave us some recommendations and we definitely recommend to take this tour

fabiola z
March 3, 2024

A great tour in the heart of the Medina!  - Hello! The tour today was great. The guide Abdul was 10/10!!! We really enjoyed all his knowlegde of Marrakesh and the history and culture of Marocco.

Margrét R
February 21, 2024