Itinerary

1. Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate Highlights

   • Get on the road to Ait Benhaddou from Marrakech, at 08:00 am.
   • Notice a couple of Berber villages perched in the mountains amidst an astonishing camouflage making them one with nature.
   • Stop at one of the many terraces to stretch your legs and maybe grab a cup of coffee.
   • Continue the road crossing the Tizi n Tichka Pass (2160 m) of the High Atlas to reach the ancient village of Ait Benhaddou.
   • Witness the spots where many Hollywood projects like the Gladiator, The Mummy, and Game Of Thrones, were shot.
   • Appreciate a wonderful view of the whole valley from the top of the hill.
   • Explore the village & sites, and enjoy a good meal on a terrace with clear views of the Kasbahs.
   • Head to Ouarzazate, a city 30 km away from Ait Benhaddou & equally famous in the film making industry.
   • Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, a beautiful and well-preserved construction that holds many heroic stories and ancient history. The entrance fee is 20 DH per person & you can pay a local guide to get some added value & the stories about the largest Kasbah of Morocco, also home to former Pacha Glaoui, ruler of the region.
   • Head to the Cinema Museum, situated just in front of the previous Kasbah. It has a massive collection of tools, costumes, cameras, VFX technics and chambers used to film movies. The entrance fee to the museum is 30 DH per person, and it is also possible to take a local guide to explain the site.
   • Head back to the entrance of the city, where the Atlas Film Studios is located.
   • Take the road back to Marrakech to arrive at around sunset. The driver will drop you off at your hotel or any place of your choice in the city.