Ait Benhaddou day trip from Marrakech

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Go on a full-day Marrakech excursion to visit Ait Benhaddou in the Atlas mountains. Our day trips from Marrakech give you the change to visit exciting places with high cultural interest.

Our staff will pick you from your hotel in Marrakech to start the journey. The 17th-century-old village of Ksar Ait Benhaddou is one of the most important ksour in Morocco. Located 182 km from Marrakech after passing the town of Tabourahte in the Atlas Mountains, this day trip will delight those who enjoy nature, culture, and history.

On this Ait Benhaddou day trip from Marrakech, you will explore one of the best World Heritage sites in Morocco. The fortified mud-brick village is full of the best examples of kasbahs in Morocco. In the movies, Ait Benhaddou is the village with an adobe fighting arena in Gladiator, and also the Yunkai city in Game of Thrones. This tour also includes crossing the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass at 2,260m.

Ait Benhaddou is among the best places to visit in Morocco and one of the most booked excursions from Marrakech.

Ksar Ait Benhaddou in Morocco

The ksar Ait Benhaddou in Morocco is a perfect example of the fortified villages in the southern part of the country. The structure is made of adobe and includes several kasbahs. It was created in the 8th century and has developed since then. Its location, on the route of the caravans that crossed the desert, was essential for the growth of the village.