Over the Atlas to Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou Kasbah

The Tizi n'Tichka pass takes you over the Atlas to Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO Kasbah where Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed. Long day but worth every minute.

About this tour

Cross the High Atlas over the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) to reach Aït Benhaddou — the most famous ksar in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This earthen fortress village has starred in Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Game of Thrones, and walking its alleys feels like stepping onto a film set, because it often is one.

Your private driver handles the spectacular mountain road while you enjoy the views and photo stops. Continue to Ouarzazate — the 'door of the desert' and home to Morocco's famous film studios — and visit the historic Kasbah Taourirt. A big, rewarding day for lovers of history, cinema and dramatic landscapes.

Highlights

• ✓Tizi n'Tichka — Morocco's highest paved mountain pass
• ✓Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage ksar
• ✓A world-famous film location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones)
• ✓Ouarzazate film studios and Kasbah Taourirt
• ✓Endless Atlas viewpoints and Berber villages
• ✓Private, flexible pace with photo stops

Your day, step by step

Good to know

• •A long but rewarding day — comfortable clothes recommended
• •Lunch and entry fees aren't included in the base price
• •A local guide at Aït Benhaddou is a small, worthwhile extra
• •Can be extended into a 2-day desert trip on request

Frequently asked questions

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What's included

• Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
• Aït Benhaddou UNESCO Kasbah
• Atlas film studios (Ouarzazate)
• Argan stop on return
• Early start (07:00), late return (20:30)

Not included: lunch & meals, entry tickets/fees, drinks and personal expenses.