From Marrakesh: Day Trip to Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou

This day trip from Marrakesh covers the route south through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a fortified mud-brick village that has served as a filming location for productions including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. The drive crosses the Tizi n'Tichka pass at roughly 2,260 metres, one of the highest paved mountain roads in Africa.

At Ait Benhaddou, visitors walk through the ancient kasbah complex, taking in the layered earthen towers and granaries that define the site. Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara, offers a look at the film studios and the Kasbah of Taourirt. Tickets cover guided transport from Marrakesh, with entry fees and meal arrangements varying by option selected at booking.