Why choose this Marrakech tour ?
We will start our scenic film tour along the ‘route of a thousand Kasbahs’. This classic route heads out of Marrakesh across the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate passing by the backdrops of numerous films. Just before you reach Ouarzazate, you will see the fortified city of Ait Benhaddou, the city has a frozen-in-time feeling as it still strongly resembles its 11th century design. The red brick Kasbah served as the backdrop for such films as The Mummy, Lawrence of Arabia and Jesus of Nazareth. It provided the perfect location for Ridley Scotts Gladiator, and was a no-brainer for the filming of Season 3 of Game of Thrones, affectionately known by enthusiasts as ‘the Moroccan season’.
More recently Ait Benhaddou provided one of the locations in David Attenborough’s A Life On Our Planet. Very few Families still live in this World Heritage site as most residents have moved into a more modern village across the Ounila River, it is far more than a movie set and remains home to some families.
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What makes Day Tour From Marrakech To Scenic International Film Locations In Ouarzazate a unique experience ?
We will begin our Day Tour from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate at 7:45 am.
Along the way, enjoy the spectacular views that the valleys of the atlas Mountain, and Berber villages, As we move southwards, the mountainous landscape transforms into semi-desert. In this area we will visit the famous Kasbah ait ben Haddou declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the best preserved fortified cities the country.Its unique architecture and environment has made it the ideal filming choice for many film and series production filming. Some of the movies and TV shows in which we have viewed this fantastic kasbah include Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Prince of Persia, The Mummy, and, of course, Game of Thrones (it is the city that Daenerys Targaryan releases in the last chapter of the 3rd season).
We will continue our journey to Ouarzazate City and we will visit the Atlas Films Studios, where many scenes of the movies mentioned have been recorded.
Located within the Hollywood of Morocco, Atlas Film Studios allows visitors to encounter famous film sets . Elsewhere in Ouarzazate is the maze-like Taourirt Kasbah (which has also served as a cinematic backdrop)
we continue our day tour to visit the Cinema Museum opened in 2007, the cinema museum is housed in a former studio build by an Italian film production company in 1981. The museum exhibits collection of old film sets, props and cinematic equipment.
Located opposite Taourirt Kasbah, it is a convenient alternative if you can’t visit the Atlas Studio.
We will be back in Marrakech in the early evening.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Day Tour From Marrakech To Scenic International Film Locations In Ouarzazate
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- Pick up and drop off
- Entrance fees to Atlas Studio And Cinema Museum
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Marrakech Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Casablanca.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
