The one day trip to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah from Marrakech will give you an opportunity to experience the true cultural value of Morocco through the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah which is a WHO listed site. Furthermore, this beautiful road trip carries you across the High Atlas Mountains, specifically across the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, into the history of Morocco and cinemouture. Moreover, during the tour you will go through picturesque Berber villages and amazing views, and then will have a guided tour of the Kasbah – famous shooting place for many movies and series.
Your day trip to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah from Marrakech begins early in the morning, between 7:00 and 8:00 AM / pick up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech Weekly Activity. That is why after comfortable car with air conditioning after a couple of kilometers you leave the cities behind and start moving towards the High Atlas mountains.
Moreover, the first point of interest is the Ait Ben Barka, a Berber constructed village on the slopes of the Toufliht hills at the foot of the mountain roads. From here, you will also spend time at the village with friendly people to welcome you and open up the rich culture for visitors to experience. Then, your driver will give you interesting facts about the given area and its culture to prepare for the day ahead.
Proceed up our Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah as and reach one of the most crucial passes of the Atlas; Tizi-n-Tichka Pass that has an altitude of 2,260m in the above sea level. Another infomration is that this mountain pass is located at a very beautiful scenery because it is surrounded by valleys; rocky mountains and terrace farming. Pull up here to take fabulous pictures and breathe in fresh mountain air.
You are then to move to Ouarzazate which is famously referred to as the Hollywood of Africa. Also, this city will be familiar to fans of Game of Thrones and Gladiator as it hosts the Atlas Film Studios – the most popular shooting location in Africa. Moreover, feel free to check out the studio or walk around the town to feel a great number of amazing desert views and architectural marvels.
Time for Moroccan lunch at local restaurant near Ouarzazate or framing Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou . Try discover local cuisine tagine, couscous, grilled meats or just watching the views of the surrounding area while eating.
Post lunch, the headliners of the trip is the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. This was a well-fenced village and is one of the World Heritage Sites; it has a number of historical buildings and architectonic constructions. Moreover, It is an enchanting city to explore the narrow winding alleys, find out about its history as a trading center and find out the legendary scene shot there in a Hollywood movie from a local guide. Lastly, the Kasbah has all the properties rounded by mud and brick structures, and its settings make one feel like he is in a different era.
When the day is over, we’ll drive back to Marrakech. Moreover, comfort yourself in your aired conditioned car as you assess what you’ve seen and been through for the day. You will go back to your hotel or riad spoilt for wonderful memories of driving through Ait Ben Haddou.
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