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Ouarzazat day trip
Duration
1 Days
Max People
17
Minimum Age
1
Tour Type
City
Overview
Ouarzazate is a city in southern Morocco, in the Drâa-Tafilalet region. Often nicknamed the "gateway to the desert" due to its proximity to the Sahara, it’s a major tourist hub and a must-stop for travelers heading to the Merzouga dunes.
The city is also famous for its film studios, including the renowned Atlas Studios, where iconic movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia were shot. Nearby, don’t miss historic sites like the Taourirt Kasbah and the Draa Valley.
About
Departure Time
7:00 AM from Marrakech
Distance
~200 km through the Atlas Mountains
Filming Location
Famous movies (Gladiator, Game of Thrones, etc.)
Duration
Full-day trip (approx. 12 hours, return by evening)
Cultural Focus:
16th-century architecture & Berber heritage
Tour plan
Day 1 : Atlas Mountains & Ait Ben Haddou Adventure
Leaving Marrakech at 7.00 AM we travel towards Ouarzazat, driving some 200 km through the Atlas Mountains where you will see beautiful landscapes and many authentic Berber villages. Our first big stop will be in ‘Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah’ a 16th century fortified village and a UNESCO world heritage site. Many big movies have been shot here, (Gladiator, Laurence of Arabia, The Mummy, Prince of Persia…Game of Thrones
Price : 30 €
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