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A private excursion between kasbahs and cinema
Private Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech
From Marrakech, your vehicle and accompaniment are reserved exclusively for the people in your group. Allow approximately 3 hours 45 minutes of driving, depending on traffic, breaks and road conditions, to reach Ouarzazate through the High Atlas Mountains.
The road winds between peaks, valleys and traditional villages before revealing the landscapes of southern Morocco. Surrounded by arid land and ochre-coloured earth buildings, Ouarzazate is known for its kasbahs, palm groves and traditional architecture.
The region is also home to the famous ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its studios and impressive natural film sets, Ouarzazate has become one of Morocco’s major film centres.
Private excursion
Full day
Departure from Marrakech
Pace adapted to your group
A day on the road to southern Morocco
From Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou
You have to cross the High Atlas to reach the Morocco of kasbahs, earthen villages and vast film landscapes. Here, the road does not simply connect two cities: it is a full part of the journey.
- Full day
- High Atlas
- Aït Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate
This day is as much about the journey as the destination: the bends of the Tizi n’Tichka, mountain villages, the ochre walls of Aït Ben Haddou and the southern light that turns every stop into a memory.
Step 01
Facing unforgettable Aït Ben Haddou
Beyond the mountain pass, the landscape changes colour. The rock becomes warmer, the valleys open up and the first earthen buildings announce the landscapes of southern Morocco.
Then the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou appears on its hillside. Its narrow streets, towers and earth-built walls tell the story of ancient caravan routes as well as the many films shot in the region.
Step 02
Ouarzazate, gateway to the deep south
Ouarzazate does not reveal itself through noise and bustle. Its beauty lies in its colours, silhouettes and the open space around it. The kasbahs take on the same colour as the earth and seem to become part of the landscape.
Your accompanying guide helps you understand this architecture, designed for the climate, family life and protection. Behind every wall is a way of living in the desert that has developed over generations.
Visit included
Step inside the sets of Atlas Studios
Temples, palaces and ancient streets: in just a few steps, you pass through different eras and countries, some of which exist only in front of the camera. The scaffolding visible behind certain walls is part of the charm: it reveals how cinema creates its illusions.
Standard admission to Atlas Studios is included in the price of your excursion. The route available depends on studio activity, filming and the areas open on the day of your visit.
Ouarzazate with Maroc en Vrai
A long road, but not a single wasted hour
This excursion is as much a journey through Morocco as it is a destination. We take the time to show you what changes beyond each mountain pass, tell you about the places you visit and turn the road itself into a living part of your day.
Discover the excursion priceA road of a thousand landscapes
The programme for your private Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech
From the High Atlas to the ochre kasbahs, enjoy a day filled with panoramic views, history and film locations.
STEP 01
Private Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech: departure
Head south in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. An early departure allows you to make the most of this long day trip.
STEP 02
Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Cross the High Atlas on a spectacular mountain road, with stops to admire the peaks, valleys and mountain villages.
STEP 03
Aït Ben Haddou
Discover this famous ochre ksar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its narrow streets and panoramic views.
STEP 04
Optional
Traditional lunch break
Take a break and enjoy Moroccan specialities. The meal is available as an option for €30 per person.
STEP 05
Discover Ouarzazate
Explore the gateway to the desert, its kasbahs and earthen architecture, in a city that has become one of Morocco’s great film locations.
STEP 06
Included
Visit Atlas Studios
Step into film sets used by productions shot in the region. Standard admission is included in the price, subject to the studios’ opening hours and the areas accessible on the day of the excursion.
A long but unforgettable day: allow approximately 3 hours 30 minutes of driving each way, depending on traffic and mountain conditions.
After the final visits, you return through the High Atlas and arrive back in Marrakech in the evening.
This day is organised as a private excursion: the vehicle, driver and accompaniment are reserved exclusively for your group, with the pace adapted as much as possible to visiting times and local conditions.
An experience reserved just for you
Price of your private Ouarzazate excursion
The vehicle, driver and accompaniment are reserved exclusively for your group, from Marrakech to the landscapes of southern Morocco.
Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou
A full day through the High Atlas, with a local guide at Aït Ben Haddou and standard admission to Atlas Studios already included.
Total group price
€189
for one or two people
Then + €35 per additional person,
up to a maximum of six travellers
up to a maximum of six travellers
3 people
€224
€224
4 people
€259
€259
5 people
€294
€294
6 people
€329
€329
- Private excursion for one to six people
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up from and return to your accommodation
- Driver and accompaniment dedicated to your group
- Route through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Panoramic stops in the High Atlas
- Local guide at Aït Ben Haddou
- Discover Ouarzazate
- Standard admission to Atlas Studios
- Return to Marrakech in the evening
Optional traditional meal
€30 per person
Please tell us about any allergy, intolerance
or dietary restriction when booking.
Book my private excursion
Each adult or child counts as one participant when calculating group size. Access to Atlas Studios depends on opening hours, filming and the areas available on the day of your visit. The booking is confirmed after availability has been checked. An online deposit is then paid to confirm your booking. This deposit forms part of the total price quoted: it is not added to the excursion price. The remaining balance is paid directly to the guide or local service provider in Morocco, according to the arrangements stated in your booking confirmation.
Prepare for your day
Prepare for your Ouarzazate excursion
A long day of discovery awaits you between Marrakech, Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
A full day
Allow a full day with approximately 3 hours 30 minutes of driving each way, depending on traffic, breaks and mountain conditions.
Early in the morning
An early departure is necessary to enjoy the panoramic views, visit Aït Ben Haddou and reach Ouarzazate without rushing the different stages.
From your accommodation
Pick-up and return are included. If your riad cannot be reached by vehicle, a nearby meeting point will be provided.
A mountain route
The Tizi n’Tichka road is winding. Please tell us if you suffer from motion sickness so that additional breaks can be planned.
Uneven sections
Aït Ben Haddou is explored on foot and may involve slopes, steps and uneven ground. Wear good walking shoes.
Sun and temperature changes
Bring a hat, sun protection, sunglasses and a light jacket depending on the season and altitude.
Standard admission included
The standard visit is included. Accessible areas may vary depending on opening hours, filming and studio activity.
A traditional option
The meal is not included in the base price. It can be added for €30 per person when booking.
A demanding day
Children can participate, but the long journey should be taken into account. Please tell us their ages so that the day can be prepared as well as possible.
Good to know: the order of visits may be adapted according to road conditions, Atlas Studios opening times and conditions on the day. Your guide will make sure the essential parts of the excursion are preserved.
Prepare for your excursion
FAQ — private Ouarzazate excursion
Find the essential information you need to prepare your day in Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou.
01 Where will we be picked up?
Pick-up is directly from your hotel, riad or holiday accommodation in Marrakech. If your accommodation cannot be reached by vehicle, a nearby meeting point will be provided.
02 What time does the excursion start?
Departure is early in the morning so that you can make the most of this long day. The exact time is agreed with you and confirmed before departure.
03 Is the journey to Ouarzazate long?
Allow approximately 3 hours 30 minutes of driving each way, depending on traffic and conditions in the High Atlas. Panoramic stops are planned so you can enjoy the views, take photographs and make the journey more comfortable.
04 Is the excursion suitable for children?
Yes, children can participate. However, you should take the length of the day and the winding mountain road into account. Please tell us their ages when booking so that the journey can be prepared as well as possible.
05 Is the meal included?
No. The meal is not included in the base price. A traditional meal can be added for €30 per person. Please tell us about any allergy or dietary restriction when booking.
06 Is the Atlas Studios visit included?
Yes. Standard admission to Atlas Studios is included in the excursion price. The visit nevertheless depends on opening hours, filming in progress and the areas accessible on the day. The arrangements will be confirmed before departure.
07 What is included in the excursion price?
The price includes the private vehicle, driver, accompaniment for your group, stops in the High Atlas, a local guide at Aït Ben Haddou and standard admission to Atlas Studios. Only the traditional meal remains optional.
08 How much does the private excursion cost?
The excursion costs €189 for one or two people, then €35 per additional person, up to a maximum of six travellers. The local guide at Aït Ben Haddou and standard admission to Atlas Studios are included. The optional meal costs €30 per person.
09 Can we choose the Girls Only option?
Yes. When requesting your booking, you can select the Girls Only option and request to be accompanied by a female guide, subject to availability. The driver is not necessarily female.
10 How does payment work?
After availability has been checked, we confirm the total excursion price. An online deposit is then paid to confirm your booking. This deposit forms part of the total price quoted and is not an additional charge. The remaining balance is paid directly to the guide or local service provider in Morocco, according to the arrangements stated in your confirmation.
11 Is the excursion completely private?
Yes. The vehicle, driver and accompaniment are reserved exclusively for the people in your group. Departure time, breaks and pace are adapted as much as possible, while respecting road conditions and visiting times.
12 What are the cancellation conditions?
If the client cancels, the deposit paid remains non-refundable, in accordance with our terms and conditions of sale. No remaining balance is requested for an excursion cancelled by the client. Please contact us as soon as possible so that we can process your request.
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Book your private Ouarzazate excursion
Travel privately through the High Atlas, discover Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide and step into the film sets of Atlas Studios.
€189 for one or two people
Then + €35 per additional person, up to six travellers
Request my booking
Online deposit paid after availability has been checked · Deposit included in the total price quoted · Remaining balance paid directly to the guide or local service provider in Morocco
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