# Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate — Desert Hollywood

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*UNESCO Ksar and legendary film studios*

- **From:** €59 / person
- **Duration:** 1 jour
- **Departure:** Ouarzazate · Atlas
- **Group:** 2-15 pers.
- **Languages:** français, anglais, espagnol, arabe

## 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

### Day 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

- 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.


## Enquire

Enquiries: contact@excursions-maroc.com — https://excursions-maroc.com/en/contact/
No online payment is taken; the agency replies by email with a written itinerary.