From Marrakech to Ouarzazate
– 2 DAYS –
Two-days tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, Hollywood of Africa
Duration: 1 night 2 days
Start: Marrakech
Arrival: Ouarzazate
Type: City, mountains, culture, kasbah, desert, oasis
Period: All the year
Tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate, the largest Berber city in southern Morocco, and nicknamed “Hollywood” of Africa for its famous cinema studios. Among the many movies shot in these areas we remember the Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Lawarance of Arabia.
You can visit the ancient Kasbah of Taourirt and the cinema museum.
Itinerary
Day 1 Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
– 5 hours
You will begin your journey leaving the bustling city of Marrakesh behind you and heading towards the highest pass in the Atlas Mountains: Tizi N’Tichka.At an impressive altitude of 2,260 metres, this pass offers a stunning vantage point to admire the surrounding landscape made of green forests, towering peaks and endless horizons. You will also be able to see a number of small, traditional Berber villages along the way.
Your journey will continue toward Ouarzazate, the largest Berber city in southern Morocco. It is also known as Africa’s Hollywood due to the many film studios that are based there.
You can visit the old Kasbah Taourirt and Cinema Museum.
Overnight accomodation in Ouarzazate.
Day 2 Ouarzazate - Atlas - Marrakech
– 5 hours
As you make your way back on west, your stop will be the enchanting Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. This fortified village was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it looks as thought it has risen out of the desert.
This location featured in a number of films including The Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Lawrence of Arabia. It is located in the valley of the Ouarzazate river and its fortress provides breathtaking views of the rocky desert that lies at its feet.
Come back in Marrakech in late afternoon.
Route on the map
A preview of what we will see
Choose your accomodation
Standard
Enjoy your stay in 3 stars hotel
Deluxe
Enjoy your stay in 4 or 5 stars hotel
Price includes
Private car 4×4 / mini-bus
Pickup & Dropoff
Fuel
Driver/guide english speaking or french/spanish/italian
Soggiorno in hotel a Ouarzazate
Price NOT includes
Travel assurance
Drinks
Tips and personal shopping
Luches
Fee entrance (monuments visits)