Cross the High Atlas Mountains on the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka pass (2 260 m) and descend into the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Your first stop is Aït Benhaddou — a UNESCO World Heritage ksar that served as the backdrop for Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Lawrence of Arabia.
Continue to Ouarzazate, Morocco's Hollywood of the South, to visit the Atlas Film Studios (the largest in Africa) and the Taourirt Kasbah. Return via the mountains in the late afternoon. Private transport, English/French-speaking guide and hotel pickup are included.
From
€150
per person (2+ passengers) — private vehicle & guide
Aït Benhaddou — UNESCO Kasbah
Walk through the 11th-century ksar where Gladiator, Game of Thrones, The Mummy and dozens of other films were shot.
Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
Drive over the highest paved mountain pass in Morocco — breathtaking Atlas scenery all the way.
Atlas Film Studios
Explore the largest film studios in Africa — standing sets include ancient Egypt, Rome and the Middle East.
Taourirt Kasbah
Visit one of Morocco's finest kasbahs, a 19th-century mud-brick palace in the heart of Ouarzazate.
How long is the drive to Ouarzazate?
Approximately 3 hours each way via the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass. Total trip is 10–11 hours with sightseeing.
Is entrance to Aït Benhaddou included?
Entrance fees to Aït Benhaddou (approx €2) and Atlas Film Studios (approx €5) are not included in the tour price but are very affordable on-site.
Can I combine this with a Sahara overnight?
Yes — this route is the first day of our 3-day Sahara tour. Ask us to combine both into a multi-day itinerary.
