On an excursion to Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most impressive landmarks awaits you, located in the immediate vicinity of the city of Ouarzazate. The enchanting clay town of Ait Ben Haddou presents a multitude of beautiful 16th century ksars and kasbahs and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

The journey from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou takes you through majestic mountains and picturesque desert landscapes. Your journey starts with an impressive route over the Tichka Pass at an altitude of 2260 meters. During this drive, you can admire traditional Berber mud houses and watch the inhabitants at work in the terraced fields. Shortly after crossing the Tichka Pass, you will reach the famous old Pasha residence in Telouet, which attracts visitors with its magnificent mosaics and cedar wood roofs. Your journey then continues along the enchanting Ounila Valley to Ait Ben Haddou, surrounded by green oases and picturesque desert landscapes.

After exploring the famous clay town of Ait Ben Haddou and its fascinating ksars and kasbahs, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant. Then it’s back to Marrakech to your hotel or riad, where you will carry the memories of this unforgettable excursion with you.