Escape to the most emblematic city of Morocco: Ouarzazate through the Atlas Mountains. Explore this small town built in mud. Ouarzazate has gained its fame thanks to its brilliant Kasbahs like Ait Benhaddou, which has been at the center of the attention of the great Hollywood Producers, and which owes its charm to the inscription on the Unesco World Heritage List. The architecture of Ouarzazate expresses the simple spirit of the local population as well as the astonishing aspirations of the nobility of the desert. Spend a night in Ouarzazate and admire the breathtaking view of all the deserts and oases. Take this 400 km round trip across the Atlas mountain range via the Tizi Ntichka pass at an altitude of 2269 meters above sea level. Marvel at the magnificent views of the landscape dotted with Berber villages.

Itinerary

Day 1

MARRAKECH - TIZI N’TICHKA - KASBAH TELOUET - KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE

From Marrakech, enjoy the beautiful landscapes and impressive panoramic views from the High Atlas. The first stop will be The summit of Tizi n'Tichka located at an altitude of 2260m, break, and continuation to the Kasbah of Telouet. Explore the Kasbah with its authentic alleys and adobe houses, then head towards the fortified village of Ait ben Haddou: a UNESCO World Heritage site which has been used in the filming of famous films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. You will spend the night in a typical hotel in the city of Ouarzazate, dinner included.

Day 2

OUARZAZATE - KASBAH TAOURIRT - KASBAH TIFOUTOUTE - MARRAKECH

After breakfast, departure for a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah and the Cinema Studio in Ouarzazate. You will then go to the oasis of Fint renowned for its small villages of a narrow and charming palm grove that stretches along the Fint wadi. After, you will visit the Tifoultoute fortress to enjoy a sumptuous view from the kasbah terrace over the entire Ouarzazate wadi valley. End of the excursion, You will return to Marrakech at the end of the day.

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