Private Tour: Moroccan Kasbahs from Marrakech

Name: Private Tour: Moroccan Kasbahs from Marrakech
Brand: Mhidi Travel
SKU: b5edb280-62ab-44a2-9ea7-0a41897352b5
Availability: InStock

See all (2)

Summary

Meet your guide and set off from your hotel for an early start. Travel by 4x4 and head into the High Atlas Mountains where you will stop in different places to discover many authentic Berber villages, constructed with local earth and stones, and see the numerous surrounding valleys. You will pass the villages of Taferiate, Ait Barka, Zarkten and Tofliht until we reach the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260m in altitude). Cross the impressive High Atlas mountains, then head down into the Ounila valley. Pass through the small kasbah of Pasha Glaoui on your way to Telouet. Located at the foot of the mountains, discover the special decorations and amazing architecture of this kasbah. After the visit, you will continue crossing through villages on the side of valley while heading for the famous Ait Benhaddou kasbah. Just before you arrive, stop at a smaller yet still traditional kasbah named Tamdakht before you reach the Ait Benhaddou. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, this has been the setting for many famous films such as, Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky and Gladiator. Have lunch in a quiet restaurant, and then visit the kasbah with a local guide before heading back to Marrakech. Go via the Tichka pass and see other mountain villages such as Tiseldei, Tizirine and Agouim. You will arrive back in Marrakech at approximately 7:30pm, when your tour will end.

Tour info

Duration

11 hours

Why take this tour?

Located approximately 175km south east of Marrakech, we find what is probably the best preserved kasbah in Morocco; Ait Benhaddou. On your private tour, see this famous site, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 and a location for many famous films. The fortified city overlooks the surrounding desert and was a place of great significance from the 11th century until well into the 20th century for caravans making the journey from Marrakech via Telouet. Spend your day exploring the kasbahs and villages of the foothills of the Atlas mountains and head back to Marrakech in the evening.

What’s included?

Private car
Driver/guide
Lunch
Drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 11h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Mhidi Travel

About operator:

Mhidi Travel Agency is a Moroccan Travel which has been created in Marrakech by Mhidi’s family who has 23 years of experience in tourism and travel organisation over mountains, sahara and sea trips. Our professional staff is working really hard to satisfy our clients needs and supports them for the hole trip duration day and night. With our Moroccan Travel Agency, “clients are kings” make really it’s sense.