Marrakech Trip Overview
The Ksar Ait Ben Haddou is a perfect synthesis of the land architecture of the pre-Saharan regions of Morocco.It has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1987/
• Follow the road of caravans and enjoy a beautiful landscapes
• Enjoy a lifetime views in the high atlas mountains in tichka-pass
• Experience a berber life, traditions, oasis and local cultures
• Visit of the unesco world heritage Kasbahs
• Explore the berber villages in foothills of the atlas mountains
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 to 10 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
The Ksar Ait Ben Haddou is a perfect synthesis of the land architecture of the pre-Saharan regions of Morocco.It has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1987/
• Follow the road of caravans and enjoy a beautiful landscapes
• Enjoy a lifetime views in the high atlas mountains in tichka-pass
• Experience a berber life, traditions, oasis and local cultures
• Visit of the unesco world heritage Kasbahs
• Explore the berber villages in foothills of the atlas mountains
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Journey through breathtaking countryside via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) our first sightseeing of the day is at Telouet, a village on the ‘Route of the Caravans’ from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Telouet has one of the most spectacular Kasbahs in the Atlas, which was once the palatial residence and headquarters of the powerful Glaoui tribe.
taking a little used back road we arrive at Ait Benhaddou. Inscribed by UNESCO in 1987 as a ‘World Heritage Site’, the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. The Ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. After a guided tour of the ancient settlement be sure to walk up to the high point on the hill above the Ksar for particularly fine views.
Your final stop is in Ouarzazate to visit Taourirt Kasbah, a former Glaoui palace and the main attraction of the desert oasis city. This 300-room fortress, in part restored, marks the junction of 3 rivers – Dadès, Draâ and Ziz – as well as numerous caravan routes. And while Glaoui chiefs – known as caïd – never resided in this opulent palace, the Glaoui kasbah of Taourirt once housed hundreds of people. You’ll have time to tour the palace and stroll the kasbah’s irregular streets.
Late in the afternoon you’ll make the return drive to Marrakech.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: High Atlas Mountains, 40000 Morocco
Enjoy the beautiful landscapes through the high atlas mountains and enjoy some shoot for photos during the drive to Ouarzazate
Stop At: Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui, Proche Telouet, Telouet 45252 Morocco
Journey through breathtaking countryside via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) our first sightseeing of the day is at Telouet, a village on the ‘Route of the Caravans’ from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Telouet has one of the most spectacular Kasbahs in the Atlas, which was once the palatial residence and headquarters of the powerful Glaoui tribe.
taking a little used back road we arrive at Ait Benhaddou. Inscribed by UNESCO in 1987 as a ‘World Heritage Site’, the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. The Ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. After a guided tour of the ancient settlement be sure to walk up to the high point on the hill above the Ksar for particularly fine views.
Your final stop is in Ouarzazate to visit Taourirt Kasbah, a former Glaoui palace and the main attraction of the desert oasis city. This 300-room fortress, in part restored, marks the junction of 3 rivers – Dadès, Draâ and Ziz – as well as numerous caravan routes. And while Glaoui chiefs – known as caïd – never resided in this opulent palace, the Glaoui kasbah of Taourirt once housed hundreds of people. You’ll have time to tour the palace and stroll the kasbah’s irregular streets.
Late in the afternoon you’ll make the return drive to Marrakech.
Duration: 30 minutes
