The most spectacular day trip from Marrakech: the mountain road over the Tizi n’Tichka, between Berber villages and viewpoints, and the mud-brick ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, which still looks like the caravan towns of the old south.
A private excursion with a driver, any day of the week, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Scenic routesMoroccan landscapes
Local experienceCulture and traditions
Expert guidesLocal driver-guide
Comfort and safetyPrivate and flexible
Highlights
The High Atlas and Aït Ben Haddou in a day
The Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 metres up in the High Atlas
The kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and film set
A women’s cooperative producing argan oil
Itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Marrakech → Tizi n’Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Pick-up at your hotel or riad at 7:30 and drive into the High Atlas, stopping at viewpoints and an argan oil cooperative before reaching the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m).
Guided visit of the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting of films such as Gladiator, climbing to the fortified granary for views over the Ounila Valley. Lunch overlooking the kasbah and return to Marrakech around 7 pm.
Please note: the times are a guide. As this is a private excursion, we adapt the departure time and the stops to your preferences.
Tour map
Tour route
Route: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
About this tour
We pick you up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech in the morning and drop you back there at the end of the day.
About three and a half hours each way, with stops at viewpoints to break up the drive.
Private: you travel only with your own party, in a vehicle with a driver, and can stop wherever you like and adjust the timing.
Yes. Cars cannot enter the medina lanes, so we wait at the nearest accessible point and someone walks over from the riad with you and your luggage.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
The best experience from start to finish!
We travelled as a family with Marruecos Tours from 28 July to 2 August and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Communication with Mohammed was excellent and our guide Said was attentive, friendly and fun throughout. He took us to places only locals know. Thoroughly recommended.
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Liliana Zaragoza Verified
Marrocos superou minhas expectativas
We would like to thank Youssef of Marrocos Tours for the excellent private tour of Morocco. It was an unforgettable experience, with a very well planned itinerary, great excursions and service that was always attentive and professional. We recommend Youssef to anyone who wants to see Morocco calmly and safely.
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Ester780 Verified
The Perfect Family Trip to Morocco
We recently returned from an incredible 12-day tour from Casablanca with our two children, and booking with Agencia Marruecos Tours was the best decision we made. Our driver and guide, Hassan, didn't just drive us from place to place — he became part of our family's story. The overnight desert camp in Merzouga was pure magic for all of us.
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Convenient t Verified
A trip to northern Morocco
It was our first time with them and the result was very good. They adapted to our needs throughout and looked after us constantly. Without doubt an agency worth recommending. The trip through northern Morocco was a great success. Thank you for your work.
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Santiago M Verified
From Fes to Marrakech
The three-day route from Fes to Marrakech made our trip to Morocco unforgettable. Our guide Said, charming and an excellent driver, brought deep knowledge of Amazigh culture and customs. The route is well organised, with stops at beautiful and interesting places.
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Jet573220 Verified
Kindness and exceptional service
They were very kind from the very start of the tour. Our guide Said was extremely patient; with him we discovered not only spectacular places and incredible views, but Moroccan culture too.
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Jessrodmor Verified
Unforgettable
We had the opportunity to view different scenarios during the 12 days trip. Incredible! Hassan was our guide and was excellent!
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Jose F Verified
An amazing experience
I finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition of mine to go to Morocco. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The nine days spent travelling were filled with such breathtaking scenery. My favourite part was spending the night in a tent in the Sahara Desert and riding camels around the desert.
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Diana H Verified
Highly recommended
An excellent personalised experience, helped along by Idir’s passion for his country and its customs — and, despite his youth, his knowledge of every corner of Morocco.
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Gabriel C Verified
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