Ait-Ben Haddou and Telouet Day Tour from Marrakech
Marrakesh, Morocco
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 1 day
Visit the authentic Berber village of Telouet, once the seat of the Glaoui rulers of this part of the Atlas and Southern Morocco, only 21 km off the main road from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, just past the top of Tizi -n- Tichka – sits pretty much in a valley behind Morocco’s, second highest mountain pass so its up pretty high in the mountains.
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Visit the authentic Berber village of Telouet, once the seat of the Glaoui rulers of this part of the Atlas and Southern Morocco, only 21 km off the main road from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, just past the top of Tizi -n- Tichka – sits pretty much in a valley behind Morocco’s, second highest mountain pass so its up pretty high in the mountains.After 3 hours driving and before Ouarzazate, you will arrive at Ait Ben Haddou (Kasbah), where you can experience the history and drama of old Morocco. The Ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait Ben Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. Time to walk inside Kasbah World heritage site by UNESCO, the most famous authentic Berber village for making movies in Morocco (Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Prince of Persia).
After have lunch in a restaurant in Ait Ben Haddou, drive back to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
After have lunch in a restaurant in Ait Ben Haddou, drive back to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
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