A Day Trip to Ouarzazate from Marrakech: A day trip from Marrakech to the “Hollywood of Morocco” is recommended. Explore the valleys and Kasbahs (Moroccan palaces) to learn about Moroccan history. On your way to the Ouarzazate, you will pass Ait Ben Haddou and the Atlas Mountains. For anyone who wish to escape the busy metropolis but don’t have much time in Morocco, this vacation is ideal.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Marrakech–>ait ben hadou—>Marrakech | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | morning | ||||
| RETURN TIME | night | ||||
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Marrakech-Safi >> Duration: 35 minutes
Start with a trip to the Atlas Mountains to learn more about Berber culture and make wonderful memories of good times taking amazing photos. Meet your driver at your accommodation, or at the designated meeting place if your accommodation is not accessible by car.
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Tizi n Tichka, Ouarzazate>> Duration: 2 hours
Cross the Col Tichka 2260 m to access one of Morocco’s most impressive roads. Take a moment to observe the breathtaking scenery from the summit, or ask your driver to take some incredible photos of you before stopping at Tizi N Tichka, the mountain pass. While it’s a great place to take in the scenery from the top of this scenic spot, it’s also considered a gateway to the Sahara and Berber culture.
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CLA Studios, Ouarzazate >> Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
The next trip takes us to Ouarzazate for a tantalizing launch. After a brief detour followed by a tour of the town, we head to Studio Atlas, the famous establishment imitating the Egyptian Hollwood Moroccan style. Since Hollywood celebrities discovered that they could shoot successful films and series such as Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Alexander the Great and many others here, they have declared Morocco the ideal location for their shoots. A brief visit to Ouarzazate and the Studio du Cinéma will give us a taste of the varied cultures.
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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou>>Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy the splendid and famous Kasbah as you walk through it. It’s a popular tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ait Benhaddou is a castle at the top of the Atlas Mountains. It offers beautiful views over the plain below, as well as being an ideal location for the filming of those famous TV series and movies. As you learn about its history, take a tour from door to door.
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Marrakech
Return to Marrakesh in the late afternoon, after passing through magnificent scenery, and you’ll be able to return home by the light of dawn. Next is June.
