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Full-day to the African Hollywood Ouarzazate city, and ait benhaddou ksar
Marrakech-Safi
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This day trip takes you directly through the High Atlas mountain range and the famous Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. It was one of the most important fortresses on the ancient salt road caravan routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory, and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and the rest of the world.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All fee's and taxes.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up/drop off.
Lunch, Gratuitis. Personal expenses.
local guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Terra Nomadic Travels S.A.R.L
Return
Itinerary
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Ouarzazate
Nicknamed The Gateway to the Desert, Or Hollywood of Africa, Ouarzazate is an important vacation destination in Morocco, as a base for excursions through the Draa Valley and into the desert.
The fortified village (ksar) of Ait Benhaddou to the west of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in 1928, Ouarzazate has grown from a stopover town to a destination in its own right. It is filled with sumptuous ocher clay buildings, the most famous of which are the Kasbah of Taourirt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiffoultoute, Film studios, and museums.
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Toufliht
Departure at 07:00 from Marrakech to start at the most exciting destination in southern Morocco.
You will start by visiting "Ait Berka" a Berber village at 1460 m altitude. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views before arriving at the second village called "Ait Ben Amer" at 1550 m altitude.
20 minutes
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Tizi n Tichka
then you will continue to 2060 m of altitude to reach the second highest peak of the High Atlas mountains named Tizi-n-tichka pass at 2260 m altitude And then directly to Ksar ait ben haddou the most interesting historical monument on the way to the south.
10 minutes
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Ait Ben Haddou
Once upon a time, there was a man called "El glaoui"; he was responsible for the people of the south living in a large region nicknamed "a thousand kasbah" which means a thousand kasbahs. Ait ben haddou is one of the many kasbahs that were once stopped for caravan travellers under the authority of Bacha El glaoui.
During this period, these kasbahs became famous places for having shot many historical films around the world as a gladiator; the game of the throne; the Mummy; Alexander the great, And others ......
You will be in this kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou for two hours, one to visit the kasbah and one hour for lunch.
Tizi n'Tichka pass, located 7,415 feet above sea level, will be the next destination on your journey (2,260 meters).
Stop to snap photos. Tizi n'Tichka is a Moroccan mountain pass that connects the southeast of Marrakesh to the city of Ouarzazat across the High Atlas highlands. It is located above the vast Marrakesh plains and serves as a gateway to the Sahara Desert.
3 hours
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Ouarzazate
From a ben haddou to the Moroccan Hollywood “Ouarzazate city” for its international cinema studios, you will be there in the heart of the old medina to discover the kasbah of taourirt and the museum of international cinema as well.
1 hour
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Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech around 08:30 PM and drop off at the hotels or near your guest houses.
Full-day to the African Hollywood Ouarzazate city, and ait benhaddou ksar
Marrakech-Safi
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This day trip takes you directly through the High Atlas mountain range and the famous Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. It was one of the most important fortresses on the ancient salt road caravan routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory, and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and the rest of the world.
