Day Trip from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet Kasbah
Day Trip from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet Kasbah Overview:
Enjoy a great day excursion from Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Kasbah of Telouet, which are to 2 of Morocco’s most incredible historical landmarks and are both world heritage sites which boast of originality in historical designs and annexes featured in some movies as; gladiator and lawrence of Arabia. Ait Benhaddou is a spectacular example of a ksar – a fortified village – with extraordinarily colorful and sharply contrasting red adobe buildings.
On the other hand, Telouet Kasbah that was belonging to the Glaoui noble family that play a huge role in Morocco’s past dynasties and therefore the progressive architectures and political power of the nation is additional to visit. Also, during this one day tour you will learn history, enjoy architecture and get a glimpse of Moroccan lifestyle.
Highlights of the Day Trip from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben haddou:
- Take a closer look at the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO.
- Visit the magnificent doors of this town by strolling through the alleyways and the mud architecture structures of the Ait Benhaddou.
- Here you can see the incredible view of the valley and mountains Ait Benhaddou.
- Learn more about the Telouet Kasbah which belonged to the Moroccan Glaoui family.
- Head to the parts of Telouet Kasbah- the stunning rooms and the beautiful gardens.
- Applaud the beautiful terrains of Atlas Mountains on the way to Telouet.
- Experience an authentic Moroccan dishes for lunch at a restaurant.
- Take good pictures of Ait Benhaddou’s structures and other features in the landscape.
Day Trip from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben haddou Itinerary:
Day Trip from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben haddou
8:00 AM – Departure from Ouarzazate: Your day starts with the pick up of the accommodation in Ouarzazate. From here, you’ll take a road which will lead you over the Ouarzazate plains and up to Foeth Hills of the Atlas, beautiful and picturesque region with beautiful Berber villages.
9:00 AM – Arrive at Ait Benhaddou: The first destination on your tour will be Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which is a UNESCO’s World Heritage site and considered to be one of the most spectacular ksar of Morocco. Stroll around its tight lanes and marvel at remains of Mud Brick Architecture. Ait Benhaddou is popular for erinstruction packaget adobe architecture with buildings that have aged gracefully. You will also be introduced to the history of the site where many films and TV Shows have been shot.
11:00 AM – Visit to the Kasbah and the Ksar: We need to reduce our time in the square area and visit a complex of towers, walls, and houses constructed with the WBCC technique, known as the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. You will also be able to capture panoramic views from the roof of the kasbah capturing vantage views of the valley and the distant Atlas Mountain ranges.
12:30 PM – Depart for Telouet Kasbah: After Ait Benhaddou, the drive goes on to the Telouet kasbah, which, with its distance of 40 kilometers (about 1 hour) by car, is also situated quite close to Ait Benhaddou. Furthermore, the terrain to get to Telouet passes via the impressive Atlas Mountains which provides beautiful views of the rocks and Berber villages.
1:30 PM – Arrival at Telouet Kasbah: Telouet Kasbah is home to the Glaoui family powerholders of Morocco during the 20th century. Next, you will walk around the rather labyrinth like rooms of the kasbah which to this date has been left to preserve the artistic glory of tiling and wood carvings. The kasbah is a mixture of Berber and Arab pointing to the different people with different architectural designs. Interesting is the panorama of the mountains and the palm grove valley seen from this point.
3:00 PM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant: When you are done touring the Telouet Kasbah, you can head to a local restaurant by the place to get yourself some Moroccan tagine, couscous and many other delectable Moroccan dishes.
4:00 PM – Return Journey to Ouarzazate: Afterwards, you will return to Ouarzazate having your lunch in the middle of the trip. The drive gives even better perspective of the Atlas Mountains, the desert and valleys as well as the few villages in the valley.
5:00 PM – Arrival Back in Ouarzazate: You will be returned to Ouarzazate by the evening and your guide will take you to your hotel or riad.
Included / Excluded
- Comfortable, door to door, fully air-conditioned car for the whole day
- Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees to Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbah
- Visit to Ait Benhaddou ksar and Telouet Kasbah
- Lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant
- Photography stops along the journey
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Ouarzazate
- Personal expenses, such as souvenirs and snacks. • Gratuities for guides and drivers. • Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is good to embark on the day trip?
We recommend to do this day trip in spring which is March, April and May or early autumn, September, October and November. Summer and it can be very hot particularly in the desert areas and on the other hand winter it can be very cold in the mountains.
What is the distance Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou and how long will it take?
If we get an opportunity, we should definitely take a one-and- half to two hours’ drive from Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou. The drive to the place passes through the valley and so it is rather cheerful.
Is the information available for disability and restricted mobility?
There is a hike in Ait Benhaddou where you have to wander about on uneven terrains and the same goes for the Kasbah of Telouet so the tour will not be very friendly for people with mobility impairments. If you require any support or have particular questions please do not hesitate to inform us.
What should carrying-on do on this Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou tour?
If on foot, be sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking and carry a hat and some sunscreen because there is usually a lot of sun especially when traveling to northern Europe. may need a jacket as it gets a bit chilly in the morning and in the evening.
Is lunch incorporated in the package or does the tour involve meals?
Absolutely, I have lunch taken in moroccan restaurant and there we get to enjoy local cuisines which include tagine, couscous and salads.
Is it possible to have a tour from Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbah?
Yes there are guides available in both Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbah to explain the background of the buildings. There are also self tours if you want to go on a random self-touring spree.
How tiring is this day trip?
Daily walking is taken up to a moderate level mainly covering areas around the ksar and kasbah toured in the day. It’s not hard to enrol physically, and the work process is not intense with long intervals. We advise to wear comfortable shoes.
What time does the Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou tour end?
The Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou tour typically concludes around 5:at 00 PM and if this depends with the number of occurrences on the way or the many stops that we make within the town will determine our return to Ouarzazate in the evening.
