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About the Tour
The road climbs out of the plain through Berber villages and terraced fields to the Tizi n’Tichka, at 2,260 metres. On the far side the country turns dry and the earth-built kasbahs begin.
Aït Benhaddou is a fortified village of earth houses on a hill above the Ounila river, on the old caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1987 and has appeared in many films. On the way back you can stop at the Glaoui kasbah in Telouet, or see a film studio in Ouarzazate instead.
Highlights
- The Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 metres
- The ksar of Aït Benhaddou and the view from the granary
- Crossing the Ounila river into the village
- The Glaoui kasbah at Telouet or a film studio in Ouarzazate
- Lunch facing the ksar
How the Day Goes
From your pickup in the morning to the drop-off at the end of the day.
Morning · Over the High Atlas
An early start at around 7:30, then the drive over the Tizi n’Tichka, with photo stops at the pass.
Midday · Aït Benhaddou
Lunch facing the ksar, then a walk with a local guide across the river and up through the village to the granary.
Afternoon · Telouet and back
A stop at the Glaoui kasbah in Telouet on the way home, or the film studios in Ouarzazate if you prefer. You are back in Marrakech in the evening.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the day
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Local guide for the walk in Aït Benhaddou
- Fuel and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees at Telouet and the film studios
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
Is it a long day?
Yes, about eight hours of driving in all, with stops along the way. If you would rather split it, ask about our two-day trip to Aït Benhaddou and the Draa Valley.
Is the Tichka road open in winter?
Usually. Snow can close the pass for a few hours or a day; if that happens, we change the date or the plan with you.
Can we change the timing?
Yes. You choose the pickup time, the stops and how long you stay out.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Let us know their ages and we adjust the walking and the stops.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
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- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and timing adjusted to you
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