Two days Marrakech – Ourzazat Aitbenhadou Taloute and return
This two days trip will take you to the east of Marrakech heading out over the impressive mountain pass of Tizi- n- Tichka ( 2260 mts above sea level). Is an opportunity to see a good deal the diversity of Morocco all within two full days. It is the ideal good trip for those who wish to know aboutv the variety of landscapes that Morocco offers and about the about the lifestyle of Berber people.
During this two days trip you will be able to explore the Hollywood of Africa and the Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazat – the door of the desert. you will also be able to explore world known Kasar Aitben Haddou; a fortified village made from traditional materiala. Your base for the night is a beautiful guesthouse in a perfect location face close to to the UNESCO village. You will have the chance to walk to Toroglodyte caves ( pre-hestoric historic caves), and of course you will visit impressive, crumbling Glaoui Kasbah of Talouet.
What is included:
- Pick up from hotel/Riad in a private, air-conditioned 4-wheel drive car
- English speaking guide with over 15 years of trekking and tour guide experience
- Skilled driver
- Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Ait ben Haddou with private room and private bathroom Dinners and, breakfast and two lunches..
- Mineral water, Drop off at your hotel in Marrakech.
What to Bring?
- Good walking shoes (trainers)
- Personnel First aid Kit
- Suncreen, hat and sun glasses
- Towel & all personal toiletries.
- Camera and the spirit of travel.
Itinerary!
DAY 1 :MARRAKECH-OUARZAZAT-AIT BEN HADDOU
You will meet the guide and the driver in your Riad/Hotel hotel and begin your trip. Leaving Marrakech behind, you will head out over impressive Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass zigzaging its way over the High Atlas Mountains. We will.have lunch on the way. Once we get to Ouarzazat; , the much-loved location by film productions, known as the Hollywood of Africa and known for its cinematographically studios and grand desert location. Visit the studios and the magic Kasbah Taourirt.
After this we drive to AIT Ben Haddou and walk through the UNESCO village to get to the top of the hill from where you will set down calm to enjoy the sunset.
Overnight stay is in a beautiful guesthouse facing the UNESCO village.
DAY 2:AIT BEN HADDOU-TALOUET-MARRAKECH
After a delicious breakfast on the roof-top terrace facing the awesome Ait Benhadou Kasar, you will have a walk to the prehistoric caves Troglodyte caves , and then drive to Talouet where you can elect to have an other one or -two hours walk through the valley, your choice.We will visit the old Talouet Kasbah; the town’s main attraction, it was built by the Caid Glaoui. The Kasbah enjoyed a prosperous strategic position in as a trading route, but after 1956 the Kasbah it was left to ruin. After the visit to the Kasbah you will driver to Tadart where you will stop for lunch before continue your drive to Marrakech.
While I was studying abroad, I knew Morocco was somewhere I wanted to travel. Once deciding to go to Marrakesh, I started to look for activities. I was recommended this tour from another friend studying abroad.
