Guided Day Trip from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou

Highlights

• Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass

• Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Insight into Berber culture and Moroccan history

• Panoramic viewpoints overlooking the ancient kasbah

• Traditional Moroccan lunch

• Excellent photography stops throughout the journey

Overview

Begin your day with a comfortable morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Your journey east leads you toward the majestic High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass — a winding, high-altitude road offering some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Morocco. Along the way, you’ll enjoy several scenic stops to capture photos of dramatic mountain peaks, traditional Berber villages, and ever-changing vistas.

Upon arrival, you’ll discover Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic ksars and a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning architecture and historical significance. This ancient fortified village has served as a backdrop for world-famous films and series including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, and The Mummy.

With your knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore the narrow passageways, earthen towers, and centuries-old kasbahs that make up this extraordinary site. Your guide will share insights into Berber traditions, the ksar’s history, and the architectural techniques that have preserved it for centuries.

Climb to the hilltop viewpoint for sweeping panoramic views of the village, the desert landscape, and the surrounding mountains — a perfect moment for memorable photographs.

After your tour, enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a nearby restaurant, where you can savor dishes like tagine or couscous while overlooking the ancient ksar and the desert scenery.

On your return to Marrakech, you’ll once again cross the High Atlas Mountains, with additional opportunities for photo stops and visits to Berber villages along the route. You will arrive back in Marrakech by early evening, enriched with a day full of history, culture, and spectacular landscapes.