∴ To make the most of your day, your journey will start early in the morning, 7am, from your Marrakech accommodation. Hop inside the car and soak up the scenery as you travel through the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the view at the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, the highest point of The Atlas Mountains accessible by car (2260m).

∴ At midday, you’ll arrive at the famous fortified city of Ait Benhaddou – the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions (Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Alexander, Star Wars, Prince of Persia, Babel, Cleopatra, Prison Break, and many more) After the guided tour enjoy locally made lunch in one of Ait Benhaddou charming restaurants overlooking the ancient village.

∴ Early afternoon you’ll be taken to the city of Ouarzazate. Nicknamed ‘The gate of the desert ’, the town is inhabited by Imazighen (Tamazight speakers) who constructed famous kasbahs that the area is known for. You’ll have a chance to visit the most impressive kasbah – Taourirt. Originally built in the 19th century, it was owned by the el Glaoui clan, a family that had a powerful stronghold of one of Morocco’s most significant southern caravan routes to West Africa.

∴ Your journey back to Marrakech starts in the early evening. Estimated arrival time 8pm.

Tour Tip: Travel with friends or team up with other international travellers on our private tours. Check our attractive offers of private tours for groups (a licensed tourist car with a capacity for 4 people/ minivan 8 people/ van 15 people).