A Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou from Marrakech is a popular excursion that combines stunning landscapes, cultural heritage sites, and a touch of Hollywood glamour. Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect on this day trip:
Located about 3-4 hours from Marrakech, Ouarzazate is a gateway to the Sahara Desert and has been a popular filming location for many Hollywood movies. This day trip provides a perfect mix of cultural exploration and cinematic excitement.
A full Day Trip to Hollywood-Kasbah Ouarzazate start from Marrakech will take you across high Atlas Mountains, driving along Tizi-N-Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260m, an imposing landscape of high mountains and traditional Berber villages. For the most part decent along the East side of the chain offers a sudden change in the lush landscape to an arid, desert panorama.
In Ouarzazate, visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben haddou and take a beautiful picture to Taourirt Kasbah in the center of the City, stop by museum of cinema can be possible. Moreover Ait ben haddou is UNISCO protected 11th century site that inspired many movie makers, Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia… was shooting there.
Consider lunch with a local Berber family and visit the old system of irrigation can be added to your Hollywood-Kasbah Ouarzazate day trip.
Expected return to Marrakech around 5pm.
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