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What to do and see in Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa-Draa Region: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco including 1-Day Guided Quad Tour of Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah of Telouet, 2-hour Guided Quad Tour of Ait Ben Haddou, Half-Day Guided Quad Tour from Ait Ben Haddou to Fint Oasis, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs & Atlas Mountains - Day trip from Marrakech - private, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou Half-Day Tour, Day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, Atlas mountains and unesco kasbahs, Day Trip From Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou, 2-day private tour of the Atlas with camp in the desert from Marrakech, Group tour 3days and 2night mezrouga desert departure from Marrakech, Excursion from Marrakech to Zagora.
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1. 1-Day Guided Quad Tour of Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah of Telouet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
On this full day guided quad/ATV excursion, we will visit a magnificent kasbah which belongs to the last royal family's of the Atlas Region in Morocco. We will drive along the beautiful Ounila Valley with many traditional Berber villages. This tour is perfect for those who wants some excitement but also interested in the history and architecture of the Atlas region. Lunch in included. This tour is recommended only between October and March since part of the roads from Ait Ben Haddou to Telouet is not off-road (tarmac). It will be very hot (>40c) in the summer for both the driver and the quads.
Inclusions: Lunch in restaurant close to Kasbah of Teluoet (No alcohol), Local English or French speaking guide, Use of helmet, Use of Quad bike, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By bash_d92
Had an awesome trip doing the full day Flint tour with Omar! He’s a great guide and would thoroughly recommend. We rented 2 quads between 3 which was great, but the pair did have a small tumble so maybe get one bike each. Would also advise you to wear a big jacket and contacts rather than glasses if requires as my glasses didn’t fit under the mask, and you will need it because it’s pretty dusty. That said, it was the highlight of the trip and wouldn’t miss it if you are in town!
2. 2-hour Guided Quad Tour of Ait Ben Haddou
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This adrenaline-filled two-hour guided quad/ATV excursion takes you up and down the surrounding hills of Ait Ben Haddou, giving you the best panorama view of the kasbah. Then we drive on an ancient caravan track to visit an old film set in a semi-desert landscape.
Inclusions: Local English or French speaking guide, Use of helmet, Use of Quad bike, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By bash_d92
Had an awesome trip doing the full day Flint tour with Omar! He’s a great guide and would thoroughly recommend. We rented 2 quads between 3 which was great, but the pair did have a small tumble so maybe get one bike each. Would also advise you to wear a big jacket and contacts rather than glasses if requires as my glasses didn’t fit under the mask, and you will need it because it’s pretty dusty. That said, it was the highlight of the trip and wouldn’t miss it if you are in town!
3. Half-Day Guided Quad Tour from Ait Ben Haddou to Fint Oasis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
In this guided half day excursion, you will drive your quad or ATV from the semi-desert landscape around Ait Ben Haddou to a beautiful desert oasis called Fint 45km away, a palm oasis with magnificent rock formations. This tour is perfect for those who like a bit of excitement but also interested in the remote and tranquil villages. Perfect for someone with a little bit more time to explore the hidden gems in this region. Recommended all year round.
Inclusions: Local English & French speaking guide, Use of helmet, Use of Quad bike, Private tour, Bottled water, coffee and tea
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By bash_d92
Had an awesome trip doing the full day Flint tour with Omar! He’s a great guide and would thoroughly recommend. We rented 2 quads between 3 which was great, but the pair did have a small tumble so maybe get one bike each. Would also advise you to wear a big jacket and contacts rather than glasses if requires as my glasses didn’t fit under the mask, and you will need it because it’s pretty dusty. That said, it was the highlight of the trip and wouldn’t miss it if you are in town!
4. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs & Atlas Mountains - Day trip from Marrakech - private
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
This beautiful medieval Kasbah, or fortified city, is located along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. The Kasbah is UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for the several films that have been shot here.To get there you will drive across imposing landscapes to view the High Atlas chain and desert panoramas.
Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional art historian guide
Exclusions: Soft drinks (mineral water, Fanta etc), Tips
Reviewed By Allen A
My experience with Toubkal Guide strongly demonstrates that it is the premier guide service for Toubkal trekking. Due to Covid, I had to reschedule my trip several times. Throughout this process Jamal patiently and kindly responded to numerous e-mails and changes in plans. My trip with Toubkal Guide went without a hitch. Jamal himself met me at the train station in Marrakech, and transported me to Imlil Lodge. The lodge met all expectations. Beautifully decorated in the Berber style, it was a treat just to experience the lodge. Food was excellent and plentiful. My guide on the trek was Ibrahim. I could not have asked for a better guide. Ibrahim did everything in his power to make my trip a safe and successful experience. If you are going to trek with Toubkal Guide soon, ask for Ibrahim. Jamal, too, assisted so kindly in all aspects of my stay. He is an outgoing person, with a warm personality. Jamal and his staff are Berber. What better way to truly experience this fascinating culture than through Berber people themselves. Having been vaccinated, and armed with a negative PCR test for Covid, I had no problems whatsoever, entering Morocco. Jamal can also refer you to an approved testing site within a short walk of the Medina for your return test. The test cost approximately $60 US, and was ready the same day it was administered. Now is a wonderful time for a visit. The trail is not crowded, the weather is warming, and the Moroccan people are so welcoming. What a memory!
5. Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou Half-Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ait ben Haddou is more than just a film set, though; it is a ksar, a fortified village whose history goes back almost a thousand years, although the maze of narrow and crenulated towers you see these days are mainly from the 17th century. As a strategic stop for caravans of camels, often numbering hundreds, on the trans-Saharan trade route from the Sudan to Marrakech carrying gold, silver and slaves and returning with salt, it would have been a thriving town, home to thousands. As well a private homes – everything from small palaces to modest one-room dwellings – there were communal areas including a public square, a mosque, a caravanserai to house those travelling with the caravans, grain threshing areas outside the ramparts, a fortified granary ( agadir) at the top of the village, the last redoubt in time of invasion, and two cemeteries, Muslim and Jewish.. With me you will see and feel more.....:)
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Private transportation, transportation to the start point is not include, we can arrage that
Reviewed By Bakobarry
Great day at the Berber Village with Sam our guide. He grew up in the old village. We enjoyed our time with Mohammed the rug seller. This is must see and great experience. We learned some important Berber and Arabic words. Sam is an incredible guide. We had an experience we will never forget!
6. Day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, Atlas mountains and unesco kasbahs
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ouarzazate is one of the most popular Moroccan sites for filmmakers from around the world. One of the cinematographic assets of this place is the quality of the light, its size increases with the realization of the Ait-Ben-Haddou, small village close to Ouarzazate as world heritage. Ait Ben Haddou is a Kasbah (fortified city) located 30 kilometers from Ouarzazate. Like Atlas studios, the Kasbah has been filmed by Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy and The Diamond Nile. Kasbah Taourirt is another fortified city around Ouarzazate. The construction was made of rammed earth, has two crenellated towers and is considered to be one of the best preserved kasbahs in Morocco
Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Professional driver / Guide, Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle, Oil / Gas
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Lunch and drinks, Tips and personal items
Reviewed By clairesfroma
Mohammed took me from Marrakech to Casablanca. He is an excellent driver and the trip was very enjoyable. I felt safe and trusted him. He made me feel very at home, as I’ve found all the lovely Moroccan people do. I would recommend any trip and please tell Mohammed hi for me if you get to meet him!
7. Day Trip From Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Berber Villages - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou We will start this day trip from Marrakech to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou crossing the Atlas Mountains. The winding roads, changing scenery, colourful valleys, shepherds with their flocks, Berber villages high up on the hillsides, make this a picturesque drive
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Claytonfamily186525
There are lots of these trips advertised and it took ages to come to the decision to book through Mission Travel Morrocco. I don't think it actually matters who you book through they all seem to simply fill up the buses. Pick up at hotel was offered which was good. We were taken to a central pick up point where there appeared to be confusion regarding who was going and in which bus. The fellow passengers made the trip. That is the only reason I gave it 3 stars. Unfortunately the driver Muhammed who spoke no English, spent a large amount of his time on his mobile both travelling their and back. This was a bit concerning especially driving through the Atlas mountains. In the end I told him to put it away. Visits to Ben Haddou and Gorges du Todgha were very interesting. However as other reviews mentions lunch stops were arranged at particular restaurants with set price menus at tourist prices. Lunch for our family of 3 would have cost over 34 euros without drinks. I refused to pay this so walked down the road and found a chinese which served sandwiches etc. On the way back the whole group refused to ear at the allocated restaurant finding a much cheaper one down the road. The driver was not pleased as he probably lost his commission. My tip would be take your own food. The scenery is spectacular and the desert dune trek on camels is super. The camp was basic which was OK. My major complaint here though was despite advertising that drinks can be purchased there was nothing... Not even water. We had to continously ask for water and the camp staff refused several times stating that their bosses did not allow them to provide water. This was ridiculous having travelled by then over 17hrs on a bus and told to bring the bare minimum to not have water. Eventually they went to another camp and got water and charged us 2 euros. The food was quite good and the entertainment OK. It was the desert itself which made the trip and the fellow passengers. Despite booking the longer tour it was still very rushed. Up at 5. 30am to see the sunrise which was actually behind us. The journey back took almost 19hrs due to the driver getting stopped by police and fined. He got stopped a second time and the break pads fell off the bus. We then had to hang around waiting for it to be fixed. Muhammad wanting obviously to make up time drove like a formula one driver through the twisting mountains causing several people to feel sick. I had to firmly ask him to stop as one of the passengers was quite ill through his driving and the attitude. We really enjoyed the desert experience however if considering this research it first. 2 nights was rushed so I can only imagine how hectic one night would be.
8. 2-day private tour of the Atlas with camp in the desert from Marrakech
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience desert life on a 2-day desert safari in Mhamid from Marrakech. You will sleep in a nomad camp in the Sahara Desert. You will also have the opportunity to see the sunrise and sunset on camels, and enjoy spectacular views of the legendary Kasbahs and oases.
Inclusions: Use of Trikke, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, WALKING IN DROMATIC FULL DESERT, All Fees and Taxes, NIGHT AT BIVOUAC IN DESERT WITH THE DINNER AND BREAKFAST
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Reviewed By hURT0989
We had a great time. It was all lovely. Saw the sunset. And the staff were really friendly and hard working. It was an amazing experience. Will recommend.
9. Group tour 3days and 2night mezrouga desert departure from Marrakech
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 3-day expedition in the Sahara to Merzouga Erg Chebbi Expedition is a rewarding tour in southern Morocco and one of the best things to do in and around Marrakech. Join your local guide for the unique experience of a camel ride through the dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert on this two-day trip across the Sahara. Then enjoy a traditional tajine and sweet tea with mint before camping under the stars in a Berber tent. Breakfast, dinner and all transport in air-conditioned minivan are included.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, GST (Goods and Services Tax), 1st night in a hotel in dades with dinner and breakfast, 2nd night at the bivouac in desert camel ride to the sun and dinner and breakfast
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Reviewed By hURT0989
We had a great time. It was all lovely. Saw the sunset. And the staff were really friendly and hard working. It was an amazing experience. Will recommend.
10. Excursion from Marrakech to Zagora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Do you dream of tranquility, sun and uprooting? Welcome to Zagora! Here you will find the much sought-after calm, the change of scenery so much hoped, and the culture shock so much desired. Your getaway in Zagora will offer you the greatest of feelings! P.S: This tour is designated for people with limited time! In case you have time we advise you request extra time as the drive is long!
Inclusions: Sahara Camp, Air-conditioned vehicle, Personal Guide, Breakfast
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees, Tips
Reviewed By ingridvI4353DY
An amazing experience with Mohamed! He is a good driver and a really nice guy who showed us the best on the way to Merzouga. It is an awesome trip and would repeat with him for sure :)
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