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Your hotel /Riad in Ouarzazate
Immerse yourself in the incredible Moroccan landscape on a private full-day tour as we will pick you up from your Hotel/Riad or Ouarzazate airport by an air-conditioning 4×4, Van or Minibus to start the sightseeing of Ouarzazate; a former caravan town on the silk and salt route in the eastern foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Ouarzazate, home to the Tauorirt Kasbah, one of the strongholds of the Glaoui family who once ruled the south of Morocco and known as the gateway to Sahara desert, we’ll make our way to the Taourirt kasbah former home of the famous Pacha Glaoui. The painted ceilings, arches, beautiful small windows with wrought iron works and woodwork have helped make it another UNESCO site.
The local guide will unfold the hidden stories about the lifestyle of the pasha in the former feudalistic Moroccan society, stressing the status of his women, the favorites and common-law wives as well as the slaves. After that, we will drive outside the town to enjoy a private visit of the Atlas Corporation Studio, a well –known cinematographic center renowned for blockbuster productions including Asterix and Cleopatre directed by Alain Chabat; and the Oscar-wining Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott. (entry 50 DH/person, 8:30 am till 6 pm – depending on the season) and the Museum of Cinema (entry 30 DH/person, 8 am-6 pm). Thanks to its amazing landscapes, good infrastructures, friendly people and cheap authorizations. We’ll continue our way to Ait Ben Haddou a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Kasba’s in the entire Atlas region. Don’t be surprised if you feel as if you are stepping into another, more ancient world, as the Kasbah has been the backdrop to many historical films, including Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Gladiator.
If you are a fan of A Game of Thrones you will recognize Ait Ben Haddou from the final scene of series three. (The series has used a number of locations around Morocco.) In the afternoon, on our way back to the city we’ll stop at Tifoultoute kasbah, Another of the Glaoui palaces this one is just 8km from Ouarzazate. This kasbah also appeared in films like Jesus of Nazareth and Lawrence of Arabia. It also served as a hotel for film crews and production staff when they were on location. Today it’s been abandoned and left to the elements but it is offering a great panoramic view of the Ouarzazate River.
At the end of the day, we will drop you off at your hotel or at the airport where the end of our service and the full day trip to Ouarzazate & Ait ben Haddou. We truly hope you enjoyed the tour with our team!
There is a range of activities you can try in Morocco which our agency provides (check the activities criteria) depending on your travel schedule, budget, and your fitness levels. You can book a Ouarzazate & Ait ben Haddou Kasbah Full Day trip in advance with us now. It’s available all year round.
Yes, Ait Ben Haddou is one of the best kept earth kasbah villages in Morocco and a UNESCO site. Climb to the old granary at the top for wide views over the river, the palms and the desert. It also tops most lists of things to do in Ouarzazate, which sits about 30 km away.
Two to three hours are enough to walk the lanes, climb to the top and enjoy a mint tea. Our Ait Ben Haddou tour leaves time for this, then continues to the film sets and kasbahs of Ouarzazate. Go early or late in the day to avoid the strongest heat and the largest tour groups.
Film crews have shot Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy and scenes of Game of Thrones in the area. Nearby Ouarzazate is home to big film studios, which is why locals call it the Hollywood of Africa. Visiting the studios is one of the top things to do in Ouarzazate for movie and TV fans.
Walking into the village is free, but some families ask a small fee to enter their homes or terraces. Carry some small dirham coins for these visits, for mint tea and for local guides if you want one. Our day trip covers transport, so you only pay for extras among the things to do in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate is about 200 km southeast of Marrakech, a drive of around four hours over the Tizi n Tichka pass in the High Atlas. The road is paved and offers great views, with stops for photos and mint tea. Many travelers combine this route with a night in the city before heading on to the Sahara.
Yes, Atlas Studios and the Cinema Museum are open to visitors most of the year. A guided tour of Atlas Studios takes about an hour and shows sets from famous films, from ancient temples to an Egyptian palace. Check the opening hours before you go, since filming can sometimes close certain parts of the site.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons, with warm days and cool nights that suit walking around kasbahs. Summer can be very hot in the afternoon, so start early and rest at midday. Winter days are often sunny but nights get cold, and you may see snow on the High Atlas peaks to the north.
Yes, one full day covers the main sights if you start early with a private driver. You can visit Taourirt Kasbah, Atlas Studios, Ait Ben Haddou and Tifoultoute kasbah at a relaxed pace. Our day trip groups the top things to do in Ouarzazate into one simple plan with hotel or airport pickup and a driver guide included.
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