Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet Day Trip From Marrakech

Discover the magic of the High Atlas, historic kasbahs, and Berber villages in one unforgettable day

TRIP SUMMARY

Explore the historic Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet on a private day tour from Marrakech

Experience one of Morocco’s most iconic destinations with this private Ait Ben Haddou day trip from Marrakech. Depart in the morning and journey through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, where you’ll be surrounded by stunning peaks, terraced hillsides, and traditional Berber villages. Near Ouarzazate, visit the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a striking fortified village that has appeared in famous films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. See the centuries-old Kasbahs still inhabited by local families. On the return journey, pass through Telouet and the former palace of Pacha Thami El Glaoui before arriving back in Marrakech.

Trip Length

Day Trip

Trip Type

Private cultural and scenic tour

Ideal Season

All Year Around

BREAKDOWN

Departure from Marrakech & High Atlas Crossing

Begin your Ait Ben Haddou day trip with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech. Travel over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and stopping along the way to admire traditional Berber villages and mountain scenery.

Visit Ait Ben Haddou

Arrive at the iconic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Wander through the narrow streets and courtyards of this ancient fortified village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its history, architecture, and the families who still live in these traditional Kasbahs. Capture unforgettable photos of the mud-brick buildings and surrounding desert landscapes.

Telouet Palace & Return to Marrakech

On your return journey, visit the palace of Pacha Thami El Glaoui in Telouet (optional, depending on time). Explore the grand Kasbah and learn about its historical significance in Moroccan politics. Continue your drive back through the Atlas Mountains, returning to your Marrakech hotel in the evening.

Included

Depart Marrakech: 7:30 AM
Return to Marrakech: 6:00 PM
Private guide and driver
Air-conditioned transportation

Not included

Lunch
Tipping and souvenirs

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Highlights

A close-up view of the reddish-brown mud-brick architecture of Ait Benhaddou, dominated by an ornate tower on the right featuring intricate geometric carvings and small openings.

Visit UNESCO Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.

A winding asphalt road curves sharply through the rugged Tizi n'Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, surrounded by arid, rocky peaks under a clear blue sky, during a guided tour with Moroccan Guides Travel.

Cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

A panoramic view of the red-earthen architecture of a village in Morocco, likely Ait Benhaddou, nestled against a steep, dry, ochre-colored hillside. A line of lush green palm and olive trees separates the buildings from the arid slope, and a mosque

Discover Traditional Berber Villages.

The massive, crumbling, reddish-brown mud-brick towers and walls of the Telouet Kasbah in Morocco are illuminated by sunlight against a clear blue sky. Several storks have built large nests atop the main central tower and surrounding battlements.

Explore the Historic Telouet Palace

A wide, sunny view of the fortified mud-brick village (ksar) of Ait Benhaddou, Morocco, built against a large, dry, ochre-colored hill. A band of lush green palm trees and foliage separates the cluster of traditional red-earthen buildings.

A wide view of the ancient mud-brick ruins and structures of Ait Benhaddou in Morocco, situated below a vast, flat-topped ochre-colored hill. In the foreground, a dense band of dark green olive trees and foliage separates the historic structure.

A low-angle close-up shot capturing the sun-baked, earthen walls and traditional architecture of a fortified village (likely Ait Benhaddou). The buildings are made of reddish-brown mud and straw,

A wide vertical shot looking down into a deep, arid valley or gorge, likely in a Moroccan desert region. The slopes of the canyon are steep, rocky, and colored in shades of red and brown.

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Ancient fortified Aït Benhaddou built on a rocky hill with palm trees and greenery in the foreground under a clear blue sky in Morocco shot during a trip by Moroccan Guides Travel.

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