Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou (Ksar of Ait Benhaddou) Attractions & Things to do

Marrakech and Fes are the major cities everyone visiting Morocco can’t miss. Combining the Sahara desert with Fes and Marrakech will make your Morocco desert tour as rich as possible. For that reason, and with increasing inquiries, we decided to suggest a Marrakech to Fes desert trip for you to take advantage of and combine the Sahara desert with the two amazing cities of Marrakech and Fes.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains driving past one Berber village after another.
Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, considered a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Visit Ouarzazate and its Kasbah Ait Ben-Haddou.
Drive along the Valley of the roses & the road of 1001 Kasbahs.
Walk in Todra oasis to Todra Gorges & visit a Berber village.
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi.
Spend the night under the stars at your Sahara desert camp.
Drive along Ziz Valley and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests to Fes.
Duration: 3 days.

Our three days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes & camel trek offers you a Visit to the gorges of Dades and Todra, Cross the High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi Ntichka, Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, with a night in a Merzouga desert camp under stars in a Berber tent,

Duration: 3 days.

Travel from Fes to Marrakech on a 3-day desert tour crossing the Atlas Mountains and Morocco's vast Sahara desert. Our 3 day private Fes to Marrakech Desert tour is the perfect road trip to explore the best Morocco has to offer: Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests, lush green oases, sand dunes, canyons, and adobe Casbahs. Although the tour covers a vast area of Morocco in a relatively short time, the amazing scenery will never make you bored.
Duration: 3 days.

Cross the High Atlas mountains to spend the evening in a bivouac campsite on this 2-day desert tour. With your local guide, you will explore the castle in Ait Benhaddou, climb to altitudes of 3,800 feet to reach Ouarzazate city and take a 1-hour camel ride from Zagora to reach your campsite. Transport by minivan/coach, tent accommodation, traditional dinner at the camp and Berber breakfast are included.
Duration: 2 days.

Leave the bustling medinas and souks behind and discover an altogether slower pace of life on this 3-day desert tour to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi from Marrakech. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains and visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah with your guide. Discover a lush oasis of palm trees at Skoura and travel along the Dadès River. Visit Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalt region. Meet your camel caravan in Merzouga and enjoy an evening under the stars in the Sahara Desert. Group size is limited to 17 on this tour.
Duration: 3 days.

Explore the Sahara desert of Morocco on an epic 3 days Fes To Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour that offers a great opportunity to meet the locals and experience an authentic desert trip.

By joining the Fes To Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour, you will get to ride camels crossing the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend an unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp, where you will enjoy the complete silence among the high dunes in Merzouga. This place feels like a million miles from civilization.

Apart from the camel trekking experience, sunset & sunrise over Erg Chebbi, and the night in the desert, your Fes To Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour will take you across the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga and across the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Get to watch the Barbary macaques in the cedar forest near Azrou, one of the famous old-world monkey species. Explore the Todra Canyon, visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and many more.
Duration: 3 days.

Spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the Atlas mountains and Sahara deserts of Morocco with this tour from Marrakesh to Fes. You'll travel through the Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Ouarzazate ,Dades Valley . Visit Tinghir , Toudra oasis ,
Todgha Gorge canyon , and take a camel safari into the Sahara Desert, where you'll spend the night in a traditional Bedouin camp.

*Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert 3-Days Sahara Tour HIGHLIGHTS

-Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa
-Explore the walled maze of stalls and marvel at the Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
-Admire the landscape of the: high walls of Todra canyons, palm oasis & the rose
-Stroll the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend a night under nomadic tents
-Drive to Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests along Ziz
Duration: 3 days.

Experience the Sahara Desert like never before on our captivating 3-day tour. Departing from Marrakech, you'll embark on an enchanting journey to the remote Merzouga dunes.

Our adventure features:

- Camel Trekking: Traverse the majestic dunes atop a camel, relishing stunning sunsets and sunrises.
- Local Insights: Our knowledgeable guides share Berber traditions and Sahara history.
- Historical Treasures: Explore hidden oases, ancient villages, and historic sites.
- Intimate Groups: Forge connections in a small, close-knit group.
- Moroccan Cuisine: Savor authentic meals prepared to perfection.
- Safety & Comfort: Your well-being is our priority.

Don't miss this opportunity for a unique Sahara Desert experience. Book now for lasting memories.
Duration: 3 days.

Join us on this wonderful day and explore Moroccan history and it`s amazing natural landscapes on a day trip to Ouarzazate. Admire beautiful views of natural landscapes while you explore typical villages of the Kasbahs region.
In one day trip, enjoy a beautiful moment with a professional driver who will make you see the history of the Moroccan desert door. Ouarzazate is one of the famous destinations that the tourist admires with a beautiful and historical sights.

Duration: 11 to 12 hours.

This 4-day, 3-night, small-group trip from Marrakech to Fez via the High Atlas Mountain will allow you to visit many attractions all the way, including a visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Atlas Studio, the Kasbah of Taourirt, the rose valley, Dades Gorge, the Todra Gorges, Ziz Oasis, Cedars Forest and the Sahara Desert with a camel ride and overnight a tent. See the sunset and sunrise on this magnificent tour through the desert with breakfast and dinner included. There is a maximum of 6 guests per booking.
Duration: 4 days.

Discover the stunning chain of high Atlas Mountains and witness traditional Moroccan culture and rich history, during your day trip from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou across the famous 'Tizi N'Tichka' passes 1412 miles (2260 meters) high, the highest in the whole of Africa. All along the road you can see the Berber villages perched on the side of the mountains, sometimes hardly distinguishable from the mountains themselves.
Duration: 10 to 12 hours.

This private day tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou offers a personalized experience with a focus on stunning landscapes and cultural exploration. You'll enjoy a scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains, visit the historic city of Ouarzazate—known as the "Gateway to the Sahara"—and explore the ancient kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This tour combines breathtaking views with rich cultural immersion, providing a unique and memorable adventure.ustling city
Duration: 10 to 11 hours.

This 4-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora andErg Chigaga will make you explore the Morocco Sahara desert in 4 days to follow the paths of the old caravan roads.

Morocco Sahara desert trip from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga via Zagora, Mhamid, and Forum Zguid is for the Desert enthusiasts who enjoy the silence and the majesty of the desert to forget the hectic city life.
Duration: 4 days.

This is great 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour, it’s an opportunity to do the camel trek and overnight camping in the deep desert (At standard/ Luxury camp), visit Todra & Dades gorge, Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou & Azrou.

On the first day, we will see and cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest pass in Morocco. On the second day of our Marrakech to Fes desert tour, we will pass through the Todra and Dades Gorge. We will arrive in the Merzouga Sahara desert in the late afternoon and from here we will be taken by a camel guide across the sand dunes to a Bedouin camp. You will spend the overnight in the Merzouga desert, experiencing the silence of the Sahara. On the third day, we will continue our way to Fes (Fez) via Midelt and Azrou cedar forest.
Duration: 3 days.

Our Private 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is the ideal choice for anybody who is looking to enjoy a comfortable, informative and fortuitous experience in Morocco’s Sahara desert. In additional to the Desert experience, this tour also offers visits to some very important Berber monuments in the Ouerzazate region and the Middle Atlas Mountains. It also provides gorgeous scenery along the way, of mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, gorges and sand dunes.
Duration: 4 days.

Enjoy an authentic desert experience by joining the 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour. Get to ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes, watch an amazing sunset/sunrise from a high dune, and sleep under the stars in a luxury camp. This is an opportunity to combine Fes with Marrakech while experiencing the Merzouga desert.
Duration: 3 days.

Departure from Marrakech at 8:00 AM for a desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga; the tour including visit of the kasbahs in Ouarzazate and Skoura Oasis. stay in Dades Gorges, visit of Toudra Gorges, came ride in the desert, sleeping in berber tent, exploring the desert of Morocco, visit of nomads in Merzouga, camel trek in Merzouga. 

During this private desert tour you will enjoy a stay in luxury accommodations both in the hotel and in the berber tent.
Duration: 3 days.

This is unique desert tour from Casablanca via Fes and Sahara Desert of Merzouga. 4 days 3 Nights tour starts from Casablanca and ends in Marrakech. Make the right choice to book this unique tour, and you'll discover Morocco with the locals. We designed this tour to show you the best of our region! including Fes, Ifran City, Ziz Valley, Big Sahara Desert of Merzouga Erg Chebbi Dunes, Todgha Gorges, Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Hadou and Ouarzazate.
Duration: 4 days.

Our Tours offer 10-Days Imperial Cities of Morocco Luxury Tour package from Casablanca to Marrakech Via Fes and Desert &private airport transfers to every traveler who wants to explore Fes, Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and other cities. With a lot of passion, we make you understand the country’s rich architecture, history, cuisine, and traditions that are still alive. 10 Days Morocco imperial cities tour from Casablanca, is full of joy and excitement, you won’t regret it, we help you to find your inner peace and quiet your mind and we give you the opportunity to explore another part of the word.
Duration: 10 days.

This ait ben haddou and ouarzazate day trip, will allow you to discover another face of beauty of Morocco, as this area is considered as the gate to the desert of Morocco and the 1001 Kasbahs (berber fortress).

During this ait ben haddou excursion trip you'll cross the tizi n'tichka pass, known for its curvy and sneaky turns, where you'll have a quick stop in a terrace to enjoy a cup of coffe or tea and take some good shots from above, of the berber villages and the amazing landscapes, snowy in winter and spring and full of greenery in summer and autumn.

Once at the Kasbah ait Ben Haddou you can hire a guide with the whole group to discover the area and to learn better about the locals lifestyle, the guide also will show you where the game of thrones scenes has been turned, before going to Ouarzazate and discover its beauty, as you can discover the local studios and also its Kasbah called Kasbah Taourirt.

Once you finish the visit, you'll hit the road to Marrakech where the trip ends
Duration: 12 to 14 hours.

You will get to explore a wide range of appealing places and sites, including high Atlas mountains, fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate and Draa valley. Experience camel riding and overnight in the desert.
Duration: 2 days.

Beautiful discovery of the great south of Morocco
Head to the famous dunes of Merzouga where the horizon has no limits! This small group tour start from Marrakech and continues to Merzouga in the south side of Morocco and continue to Fes for 4 days and 3 nights with half board breakfast and dinner and a Lunch for the 3rd day. You will visit some of the most interesting sites in Morocco, such as Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the magnificent Dades and Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the gigantic oasis of date palms of Ziz Valley, crossing the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, the Atlas Cedar Foresta. This unique tour from Marrakech to Fes desert tour allows you to to thoroughly experience Morocco's Nature.
Duration: 4 days.

This beautiful medieval Kasbah, or fortified city, is located along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. The Kasbah is UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for the several films that have been shot here.To get there you will drive across imposing landscapes to view the High Atlas chain and desert panoramas.
Duration: 11 hours.

Day 1: We depart from Marrakech at 7:30 Am, in a minibus. Traveling over the Atlas mountains we stop at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou for a tour of the complex, where lunch can be taken at the many cafe’s. After our break, we travel into Ouarzazate (The gateway to the desert), we visit the Movie studio, our afternoon journey takes us to the Dades valley, visiting beautiful Oasis and onto the Desert town of Zagora with many opportunities for exploration and visits. For our final leg of today’s journey, we meet our Camels to take us to our Berber Zagora desert camp. Our stay at the Zagora Desert camp includes Evening meal, accommodation in traditional Berber tents and breakfast the following morning

Day 2: The next day, we take our camels for the return journey back to Zagora. We then enjoy our journey back through The Draa valley to Ouarzazate, over the Atlas mountains and returning to Marrakech around 19:00hrs or 20:00 hrs.
Duration: 2 days.

Embark on a 3-day Fes to Marrakech Desert tour! Traverse Atlas Mountains, Sahara desert, and iconic landscapes. Enjoy camel rides, starry nights, and picturesque scenery. A personalized adventure led by an English-speaking guide. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 3 days.

This beautiful medieval Kasbah, or fortified city, is located along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. The Kasbah is UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for the several films that have been shot here.To get there you will drive across imposing landscapes to view the High Atlas chain and desert panoramas.
Duration: 11 hours.

Live the experience of the magnificent mountain and the landscapes of the desert in your journey from Marrakech to the desert. Visit the famous "Hollywood of Morocco", Ait Ben Haddou and the kasbahs of Ouarzazate. This is the perfect private day trip from marrakech and the best way for all those who want to see many of Morocco's different landscapes in one day. During the tour you will explore with your Professional guide (Morocco history & Cinema industry) Walking tour in the historical sights to discover the hidden berber culture and old sites of the region
Duration: 10 to 12 hours.

The route leading from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert aboard minubus will not leave you indifferent. From the moment we leave the city, and crossing the great Atlas Mountains, to the arrival at the Erg Chebbi dunes, the landscapes will capture your attention and the views will be a feast for your senses, and will not leave you indifferent.
Duration: 3 days.

Delve deep into the High Atlas Mountains and discover the best of rural Morocco on this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora, with a camel trek and overnight at a Bedouin Sahara desert camp included. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains, where Berber villagers enjoy life at an altogether slower pace. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou with your guide and have a lunch their. Trek into the Zagora Desert on camel back and enjoy panoramic views before sitting down to a traditional Moroccan dinner and camping under the stars. Group size is limited to 17 on this tour.
Duration: 2 days.

This Marrakech desert trip to Fes through Merzouga is a must-do if you want to visit the max of Morocco.
Morocco tour starts from Marrakech to Fes, this desert tour will allow you to discover the Sahara and its secrets, the Morocco desert is known worldwide for the tallest dunes and especially the night sky that shows the stars so close that you can not believe yourself, then finish the tour in the cultural capital of Morocco, Fes.


Duration: 3 days.

Visit of 2 Kasbahs; Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou & Kasbah Telouet Day Trip from Marrakech.

Visit of Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou village.

Visit of Kasbah Telouet.

The tour takes full day fom 07:00AM to 19:00PM.
Duration: 1 day.

the 2 days trip to the zagora desert is ideal especially for tourists who stay in Marrakech for a short time, it will allow you to discover an authentic and diverse Morocco rich in culture and geography totally contradictory from your departure from Marrakech to your arrival in the desert of Zagora, while admiring the magic and height of the high Atlas mountains and the only one in its kind such as anti Atlas and the splendor of the oasis of DRAA.
Duration: 2 days.

In Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbahs, experience sandy southern Morocco. Learn about the Glaoui tribes and visit the most famous kasbahs of Morocco. Pass through the Atlas Mountains and take the high road to the Sahara Desert.
Duration: 10 hours.

Dating from the 11th century, Aït Benhaddou is the most famous Kasbah in Morocco and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was an important part of the ancient trade route over the High Atlas between Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the Sahara. Near the top of the Tizi-n-Tichka pass at 2260m there are great panoramic views over the mountains as well as the snaking N9 road.

This location dubbed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in the province of Ouarzazate, has been used as a back drop for several films and is a worthwhile stop for photo enthusiasts. Farther along is the Kasbah of Tawrirt. It absolutely gives a background on past movies produced in the area.
Duration: 11 to 12 hours.

Cross the magnificent Atlas Mountains to discover two of Morocco’s most beautiful deserts. In an air-conditioned van, see ogle canyons, palm groves, and mountain villages.
Duration: 12 hours.

A trip to the desert in Morocco is not complete without a camel trek in the dunes. For those who are fascinated by the caravans which crossed the African deserts between mythical cities transporting wanted products like salt, this is the opportunity to feel like a nomad for one night.

Experience Morocco with a camel trek through the dunes of Erg Chebbi Desert on this overnight trip through the Sahara. Try sand-boarding and drumming, then enjoy traditional tagine and sweet mint tea before camping under the stars in a Berber tent.

This is a tour created for any quantity up to 50 people.
Duration: 15 to 20 hours.

Discover The Highlights Vibrant of Morocco and Colorful Landscapes.
Embark on a 10-day Moroccan adventure, exploring imperial cities like Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech, along with the captivating blue streets of Chefchaouen. as well as several days in the Sahara desert, wander through mud-brick cities, and conquer the rugged peaks of the Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant markets, and breathtaking landscapes that define the essence of Morocco. ride a camel over shifting sands in the Sahara desert, This journey promises an unforgettable fusion of colors and landscapes, from bustling medinas to the serene beauty of the sahara desert.
Duration: 10 days.

This ait ben haddou and ouarzazate day trip, will allow you to discover another facet of the beauty of Morocco, as this area is considered as the gate to the desert of Morocco and the 1001 Kasbahs (Berber fortress)

During this ait ben haddou excursion trip you'll cross the Tizi n'tichka pass, known for its curvy and sneaky turns, where you'll have a quick stop in a terrace to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and take some good shots from above, of the Berber villages and the amazing landscapes, snowy in winter and spring and full of greenery in summer and autumn.

Once at the Kasbah ait Ben Haddou you can hire a guide with the whole group to discover the area and to learn better about the locals lifestyle, the guide also will show you where the game of thrones scenes has been turned, before going to Ouarzazate and discover its beauty, as you can discover the local studios and also its Kasbah called Kasbah Taourirt.


Duration: 11 to 13 hours.

Explore the Marrakech City with great team in 3 Hours,
sightseeing tour of Marrakesh. See traditional Moroccan homes, and visit a women’s argan oil co-operative. Refresh yourself by Koutoubia Building, and stop at roadside souks.
Here you will experience the beautiful Moroccan culture and marrakech lifestyle, by visiting Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque including Jamma El Fna Square.
Duration: 8 hours.

The trip of 03 days in the desert of Merzouga, will allow you to live an unforgettable experience, by visiting the first day of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou a true heritage which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, in the afternoon we continue our road through the road of 1001 kasbahs and the valley of roses to the valley of the dades, where we will be housed in a charming Auberge (Private room), the next morning around 08:00 am we will continue our way with visiting Tinghir City and Toudgha gorges, in the afternoon we will join the camels for a ride of about an hour on sand dunes, arriving to the camp, in erg chebbi ( Morocco's highest sand dunes with their truly exceptional and unique red color of their kind in the whole world), you will get your private tent and spend the second night in a majestic atmosphere, where you will have the opportunity to see a sky full of stars, in the next morning we go back to Marrakech City.
* Privat accommodations (room 1 st night / tent 2 nd night).
Duration: 3 days.

In the morning you meet your professional driver to drive south from Marrakech towards the high atlas where the majestic mountains reveal their fantastic colors, each distinct and contrasting with its neighbor in colors and height. Scenic view from the pass of Tizi N tichka over the folds frequented by nomadic tribes of the desert mainly in summer.

Then take a visit of the Kasbah, the seat the legendary Glaoui family that rose to power in the south during the late 19th Century, where you are going to learn more about this magnificent edifice.

You leave the palace and drive along the salty river below, the former route of the caravans from the Saharan countries to Marrakech. The road passes through adobe villages and cave riddled gorges. Your next stop is in Ait Ben Haddou, a big fortified village classified by UNESCO as a world heritage since 1987. Nowadays is used as an ideal location for filming scenes
Duration: 10 hours.

A day trip from Marrakech To Ouarzazate and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou,
perfect day trip from Marrakech for those who can’t spend more than one day exploring southern Morocco, Join us and Take the privilege of an exciting tour to Ouarzazat, Relish a personalized attention. Enjoy an adventure across the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level to the fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987  With many things to do along the way,  great for people who don't mind a little hike to see some exquisite views. Beautiful villages and towns scattered all around, See Berber villages and euver-changing landscapes from a green north side, to the southern dry and desert slope leading to Ait Ben Haddou a great day out topped by the visit of this unique village. 

This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide at your expense (30dh/3€ per person) to Explore the secrets of The Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Duration: 12 hours.

We are special because we apply the same criteria as in our company in Spain, where we are holders of the Certificate of Tourism Quality, granted by the Secretary of State for Tourism. Our main objective is total customer satisfaction.
The Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou is the best preserved set of kasbahs in Morocco. The setting for a multitude of films by Hollywood production companies and many other international production companies. An essential visit in the tour of the area.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Visit the UNESCO-listed city of Ait Ben Haddou
Explore Ouarzazate and its cinema studios
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant
A private guide and vehicle ensure a personalized experience
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes.

Our Tours to the ancient cities of Morocco, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. This trip will take you back in time to the amazing Berber architecture and let you feel like a true movie star in the exotic surroundings used as a backdrop for many Hollywood productions.
Duration: 8 to 10 hours.