Kasbahs of the South

Ait Benhaddou

A UNESCO mud-brick village and the gateway to the desert

Ait Benhaddou is a fortified village of earthen buildings listed by UNESCO and often used as a film location. With Ouarzazate and the Tizi n'Tichka pass it makes a classic long day trip, or the first leg of a desert tour.

Best timeMarch to May and September to November.

Getting thereAbout 3.5 to 4 hours by road from Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka pass.

How longA long day trip, or part of a 2 to 3 day desert tour.

Don't missThe old ksar, the Atlas film studios in Ouarzazate and the views from the pass.

Tours through Ait Benhaddou

Day trips and multi-day tours that pass through the kasbahs of the south.

Tours & Excursions★ 4.9 / 5

3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga & Sahara Desert Tour

3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure ,Erg Chebbi Camel Ride

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Tours & Excursions★ 4.7 / 5

From Marrakech: Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou Day Trip | Marrakech

UNESCO ksar + High Atlas pass

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Tours & Excursions★ 4.8 / 5

3-Day Marrakech to Sahara & Agadir Tour

📍 Marrakech → Merzouga → Agadir 🏜️ 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure

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Tours & Excursions

16-Day Private Morocco Tour from Tangier with Sahara Camel Trek

Experience the ultimate 16-day private journey across Morocco starting from Tangier. Explore imperial cities, blue Chefchaouen, Sahara desert camping, and the Atlantic coast.

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Tours & Excursions★ 4.5 / 5

Marrakech to Zagora desert 2 day tour

Embark on an unforgettable 2-day Sahara adventure from Marrakech to Zagora. Cross the Atlas Mountains, explore the UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou, ride camels at sunset, and spend a night in a Berber d

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Tours & Excursions★ 4.5 / 5

10 day Morocco tour from Casablanca to Sahara

Experience the magic of Morocco on an unforgettable 10-day private adventure from Casablanca. Wander through Chefchaouen's blue streets, explore historic Fes and Marrakech, cross the Atlas Mountains,

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