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THRESHOLD OF THE SAHARA - OUARZAZATE
THRESHOLD OF THE SAHARA - OUARZAZATE
Close up of building in Ourzazate in Morocco
THRESHOLD OF THE SAHARA - OUARZAZATE
THRESHOLD OF THE SAHARA - OUARZAZATE

THRESHOLD OF THE SAHARA - OUARZAZATE

By Sahara Tours International
6.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price was Rp1.181.989, price is now Rp1.122.890 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Excursion to film locations of Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate
  • Picturesque journey through the dramatic High Atlas range
  • UNESCO-listed Moroccan architecture of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Visit to the maze-like Kasbah Taourit from the 18th century
  • First-hand experience of settings used in famous films

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Marrakech, Morocco

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


Tour
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
Rp1.181.989
Rp1.122.890 x 1 AdultRp1.122.890

Total
Price was Rp1.181.989, price is now Rp1.122.890
5% off
Until Thu, 7 Nov
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Ait Benhaddou and the city of Ouarzazate
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Marrakech hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English or French
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks not listed as Inclusions
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance to Atlas Studios

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Return transport is available from most centrally located Marrakech hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Escape Marrakech for a day and visit Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate to see the film locations of famous films. Your day-long excursion is packed with unforgettable vistas of the Atlas Mountains, UNESCO-listed Moroccan architecture, and centuries-old casbahs made from red clay.

Set out in the morning, departing Marrakech on a scenic drive that takes you through the High Atlas range of the Atlas Mountains. Admire sprawling views of mountainous landscapes dotted with villages as you roll over rugged passes, and stop at a Berber town for coffee.

Your journey continues on to the village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site lauded for its traditional southern Moroccan architecture. A fortified ksar village, Ait Ben Haddou is made distinct by the red clay houses crowded within its walls, and has been used in films like Oedipus Rex, Marco Polo, and Kingdom of Heaven.

Next, drive to nearby Ouarzazate, nicknamed “The Door of the Desert” for its location between the High Atlas Mountains and the desert. The city is a mix of lush oasis vegetation and ochre-colored casbahs, and is home to a number of film studios. Visit Kasbah Taourit, an enormous casbah built in the 18th century by the powerful el Glaoui clan, and learn about the films that were shot in the city, including The Mummy and Gladiator. Spend plenty of time capturing your own photos of the place before making the return journey to Marrakech.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited
    • Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Marrakech, Morocco
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECentral Post Office in Gueliz
    • Rue el Imam Malik
    • Marrakech, Morocco