Aït Benhaddou Half-Day Trip from Ouarzazate
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Half day
- Start
- Ouarzazate (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Ouarzazate
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- October–April.
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Aït Benhaddou from Ouarzazate
From Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou is a long day of driving. From Ouarzazate it is just 30 km, so you can visit it in a relaxed half-day, at the best time of day for light: early morning or late afternoon.
Your guide is from Aït Benhaddou and has worked as an extra on several of the films shot here. You cross the Ounila river on stepping stones, climb through the lanes of the ksar, past houses where a few families still live, to the old granary at the top, and look out over the river and the palm gardens.
On the way, you stop at the village of Tabourahte for its view of the ksar from across the valley.
Highlights
- UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Benhaddou
- Guide from the village, with film stories
- The granary at the top and its view
- River crossing on stepping stones
- Morning or sunset timing
- Only 30 km from Ouarzazate
Route map of the Aït Benhaddou from Ouarzazate
- 1Ouarzazate
- 2Tabourahte
- 3Aït Benhaddou
- ↩Back to Ouarzazate
The door of the desert: film studios, kasbahs, the Draa Valley palm groves and the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou. All tours in Ouarzazate & Zagora
Itinerary for the day
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Start Ouarzazate
Pick-up at your hotel.
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Tabourahte viewpoint Tabourahte viewpoint
Photo stop with the ksar across the valley.
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Aït Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou
Guided walk through the ksar to the granary.
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Return Return
Back to Ouarzazate about four hours after leaving.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Aït Benhaddou from Ouarzazate
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €190 | €190 |
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €190 | €63 |
| 4 | €190 | €48 |
| 6 | €190 | €32 |
| 8 | €190 | €24 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle with driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Ouarzazate
- Bottled water
Not included
- Local guide in the ksar (recommended, paid on site)
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A light layer for the evening and a scarf for visiting religious sites.
Best time for this tour
October–April.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the aït benhaddou from ouarzazate cost?
For 2 travellers the private day trip costs €95 per person (€190 in total), and for 4 travellers €48 per person. The price is for your own vehicle and driver, so it goes down as your group grows.
Morning or afternoon?
Late afternoon for warm light and sunset; early morning for fewer visitors and cooler temperatures.
Is there an entrance fee?
Entering the ksar is free; some houses ask a small fee to visit inside.
Can we add Telouet?
Yes, as a full day. Telouet is about an hour further on the old caravan road.
Is it suitable for older travellers?
Yes, but the lanes up to the granary are steep and uneven. You can stop halfway.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Saïd or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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