Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou

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This excursion from Marrakech crosses the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass to reach Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. The UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou is a remarkable example of earthen architecture. The tour continues to Ouarzazate, known for its film studios and the Taourirt kasbah. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: -Wear closed shoes. -Minimum of 2 people. -The meal is not included in the price of the excursion. Programme for the day: -Departure from Marrakech at 7:30 am for a 3h30 drive before arriving in Ouarzazate. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and impressive panoramic views from the High Atlas. The 1st stop will be a quick one at the summit of Tizi n'Tichka, at an altitude of 2260 m, to admire the scenery. -Arrival around 11 am/11:30 am: at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village offering a fascinating panorama of old earthen houses. This site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been used, in particular, for filming several famous films such as Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator… The driver will let you wander around; you can visit the Kasbah and climb to the top. The panorama is magnificent. Then, you are free to have lunch in one of the small restaurants opposite the Kasbah. Prices are very affordable. -You set off again around 2 pm / 2:30 pm with the driver, heading to the Atlas studios, barely 20/30 min away. You will visit the cinema museum and the studios where a huge number of very well-known films were shot! It is an absolute must-see. After this visit, you will visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in the region. -The return is planned for 4 pm, arriving in Marrakech around 7:30 pm / 8 pm. Rates: €69 (690 MAD) per person €30 (300 MAD) per child What's included -Private transport with a professional driver -Transport insurance -Quality service, as the excursion is private! What's not included -Meals -Personal expenses -Entrance fees to monuments (film studio 5 euros, cinema museum 3 euros) -Optional activities

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