Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate — Desert Hollywood

UNESCO Ksar and legendary film studios

Ouarzazate · Atlas 1 jour 2-15 pers. Culture & Cinéma
At a glance
Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate — Desert Hollywood
Departure
Ouarzazate · Atlas
Duration
1 jour
Group
2-15 pers.
Price
From €59 / person
Type
Culture & Cinéma
Languages
French, English, Spanish
Booking
By email — written quote, no online payment

About this tour

Dive into the world of cinema and history in the heart of southern Morocco. Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage earthen ksar, has served as a setting for over 20 films including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven and Game of Thrones. In Ouarzazate, "Africa's Hollywood", the Atlas and CLA studios open their doors to you.

Highlights

  • Ait Ben Haddou ksar, UNESCO (exterior + interior)
  • Atlas film studios (Gladiator, Game of Thrones sets)
  • Ouarzazate and its Taourirt kasbah
  • Dadès Valley and its lunar landscapes
  • Berber lunch in the ksar

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

    Departure 7am, cross the Tichka pass. Arrival at Ait Ben Haddou, guided tour of the ksar (inside and out). Drive to Ouarzazate, visit Atlas studios. Lunch. Afternoon, Taourirt kasbah then return to Marrakech. Arrival around 8pm.

Included in the price

Included in the price

  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Local French-speaking guide
  • Studio entrance

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Frequently asked questions

Can we visit inside the ksar?
Yes, you can enter some Berber houses of the village (inhabited until the 1950s) for 10-20 dirhams.
Are the studios worth visiting?
Yes, especially for movie fans. You'll see the sets of Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Astérix, etc.
The catalogue

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The catalogue

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