ait ben haddou kasbah day trip
The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.
Detail about the package
ait benhaddou kasbah day trip
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Day Trip: Between Marrakech and Ouarzazate lies one of the most scenic routes in Morocco. It traverses the High Atlas mountains via the stunning Tizi n’ Tichka pass (2260m) and is possibly the most beautiful route in Morocco.
Ait Benhaddou Excursion
On this Marrakech day trip to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate the first port of call is Telouet, a village on the ‘Route of the Caravans’ from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Telouet has one of the most spectacular Kasbahs in the Atlas, which was once the palatial residence and headquarters of the powerful Glaoui tribe.
After Telouet, the tour takes a little used back road (weather permitting) to Aït Benhaddou, a ‘fortified city’, or ksar, located approximately 20km before Ouarzazate. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River and is known for its kasbahs. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river; however, ten families still live within the ksar. Aït Benhaddouhas been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several major films have been shot there, including Gladiator and The Mummy.
Guidance
An English-speaking guide or driver will accompany you, sharing all the key details about the sites for an informative experience.
transport
You Will Be Picked Up from Your hotel/Riad in Marrakech on Private Transport. and Drop off on The same Place after the Trek
Food & Beverages
Food Will Be provided During the Tour , It could be a pack lunch or stop in restaurants after the Tour
Places to be
Maps & Location
The final stop on the tour is Kasbah Taourirt and Kasbah Tiffoultoute, the ancient residences of Glaoui (Old Pacha of Marrakech), in Ouarzazate. Ouarzazate is the gateway to the Sahara and lies in a valley at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.
Kasbah Taourirt
Ouarzazate is also the film capital of Morocco, boasting one of the largest film studios in the world. Several historical movies were shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia, Asterix and Obelix, and Babel. The studios are open to the public.
Tours operated by a registered local operator.
Aït Benhaddou is an ighrem (fortified village in English) (ksar in Arabic), along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco. Most citizens attracted by the tourist trade live in more modern dwellings in a village on the other side of the river, although there are four families still living in the ancient village. Inside the walls of the ksar are half a dozen (Kasbahs) or merchants houses and other individual dwellings, and is a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture.
Aït Benhaddou has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there
- Group 2 person :180€/person
- Group 3 people :95€/person
- Group 4 – 7 people :60€/person
- Group 8 – 12 people :50€/person
- English speaking guide.
- Lunch
- Ground transfers by minibuses / taxis: ( hotel – trek – hotel
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expanses
This trek runs all year round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!
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