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Ait Ben Haddou : A day trip to the Kasbah

Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Duration

Full day

Cancellation

No Cancellation

Group Size

20 people

Languages

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Overview

Ait Benhaddou: a magnificent site and classified among the 8 World Heritage Sites of Morocco by UNESCO located on the perimeter of the Sahara desert and well preserved. Meeting at 8:00 am for the start of the trip. The first glimpse will be camouflaged in nature, Berber villages perched in the mountains, surprising isn’t it? Knowing that the villagers are doing very well thanks to agriculture and livestock. From time to time, they will sell a sheep or goat at the weekly market in order to buy tea, sugar and clothes. Continuing the road, you will cross the Tizi n Tichka pass (2160m) of the High Atlas and then reach the ancient village of Ait Benhaddou. The name ‘Ksar’ is often used and so you will hear it repeatedly, Ksar can mean: A large and luxurious palace, or as is the case here in Ksar Ait Benhaddou a set of Kasbahs usually surrounded by a protective wall. Formerly, the village served as a station for caravans transporting gold, silver, salt, spices and slaves from the depths of the African Sahara through Morocco and to Europe.

When does it run ?

Daily activity.

Duration of the activity:

10 Hours.

Starting point:

8 AM, Pick up from your hotel, please mention your hotel’s name and address at booking time.

Ending point:

Drop off to your hotel.

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Highlights

  • Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit the Film Studios, the cinema museum and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
  • Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Learn about the old caravan trading.
  • Learn about Glaoui familly

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up from your hotel, riad, or accommodation in Marrakech.
  • Drop off at your hotel, riad or accommodation in Marrakech
  • Duration : 1 Day ( 10 hours approx.)
  • English speaking driver
  • Lunch (no alcoholic beverages)
  • Drinks, Personal expenses.

Activity's Location

Ouarzazate, Morocco
from 70$

Organized by

Zakaria Lafdali

Member Since 2021

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