Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 15 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat worth booking?
Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat is a 10-hour experience in Marrakech, Morocco, from $32 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (15)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $32 per person
In the morning you meet your professional driver to drive south from Marrakech towards the high atlas where the majestic mountains reveal their fantastic colors, each distinct and contrasting with its neighbor in colors
What you get
- Professional driver who will your guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick up and drop off service
About this experience
In the morning you meet your professional driver to drive south from Marrakech towards the high atlas where the majestic mountains reveal their fantastic colors, each distinct and contrasting with its neighbor in colors and height. Scenic view from the pass of Tizi N tichka over the folds frequented by nomadic tribes of the desert mainly in summer. Then take a visit of the Kasbah, the seat the legendary Glaoui family that rose to power in the south during the late 19th Century, where you are going to learn more about this magnificent edifice. You leave the palace and drive along the salty river below, the former route of the caravans from the Saharan countries to Marrakech. The road passes through adobe villages and cave riddled gorges. Your next stop is in Ait Ben Haddou, a big fortified village classified by UNESCO as a world heritage since 1987. Nowadays is used as an ideal location for filming scenes
What's included
Included
- Professional driver who will your guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick up and drop off service
Not included
- Lunch & Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips & Personal Expenses
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Green Palms Transport
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to this critical period that we are facing this season (of COVID 19 ( CORONA VIROUS ) ) -GREEN PALMS TRANSPORT is following the highest standard of health protection. -be sure that the chairs of our cars and buses, door handles, steering wheel, shifter, seatbelt buckles, and other surfaces you touch the most are all clean and sterilized, because All our cars and buses will be cleaned and washed with alcohol and Vinegar after each transfer. ; so the smell inside the cars will be strong "SAFETY FIRST". -All our drivers have extensive experience caring for travelers, and widely knowledge about emergency situations. -Our team Is ready anytime anywhere to offer the best service ever. We are still counting on your understanding to overcome this critical period and we are optimistic that everything will be fine soon.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
15 verified traveler reviews for Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Don’t go!!! Have a day by the pool instead!!
Our driver arrived a whole hour before schedule at 6.45 He was due at 8 am We had no time to eat breakfast and were in a mad rush Our driver told us that seat belts were none compulsory We then got drove into the city where we were told to get off mini bus and wait For around an hour then we were put on to another mini bus with another driver who spoke no English at all or the three other languages of the other passengers on the trip We had no idea what we were doing Each stop was a confused chaos When we arrived at our main highlight of trip No one actually new it was the highlight We all chipped in to get a guide even tho we understood it was time to eat!! We said one hour as didn’t want to keep the driver waiting However if we had known it was the highlight we would have taken a lot longer and not been in a rush We then had to wait for the drivers ‘friend’ to eat his lunch The bus had no air con If it did the driver would not put it on He had a radio on the whole time which was just static and still kept it on even when asked to turn it off It was almost 40 degrees No air con With a radio with just static The driver then room is to a movie set which was not on the itinerary at all Then the police stopped us and the driver pointed at my husband and demanded he provide his passport and pay the police 300 mad as he did not have a seat belt on There were 7 of us and none of us had a belt on Yet my Husband was forced to pay 300 no option out of it The trip took almost 14 hours We would not recommend it to anyone sorry!!
Response from the operator: We are truly sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. 🙏 The driver who guided you was working with us for the last time — we have already taken immediate action after reading your review to ensure such issues do not happen again. Please contact me (the owner) directly at +212 662-091412 or via email at contact@greenpalms-transport.com — we will be more than happy to offer you a full refund or a free excursion to any destination around Marrakech as compensation for this unfortunate experience. Your feedback is very important to us, and we genuinely appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
via Tripadvisor
Nice experience in Ben Haddou
Ahmed is very punctual and helpful since he picked us up at the meeting point. Everything was great. Then we asked him to stop at a restaurant and stop. And he recommended we eat. It has been a pleasant and phenomenal experience.
Response from the operator: Hola, Muchas gracias por su amable comentario. Nos alegra mucho saber que Ahmed fue puntual y servicial, y que disfrutaron de una experiencia tan agradable durante su visita a Ait Ben Haddou y Ouarzazate. Esperamos poder acompañarles en futuras excursiones y seguir brindándoles un excelente servicio. Un saludo cordial, El equipo de Green Palm Transport
via Tripadvisor (translated)
amazing haven of peace and greenery perched in arid gorges
After Ait Ben haddou I suggest you go on the road to Fint to discover the oasis where several films are shot then go back after the khadija film studio and go down to spend 1 or 2 nights in a magical place OUED NOUJOUM known to European insiders - relay of silence and beauty of the site good restaurant typical rooms with all the comforts of a 3-star and a hamman with black soap and peel and then massage room - the Fatiha masseuse is very professional- Congratulations to the owner solange Stevenet
Response from the operator: Un grand merci pour ce superbe retour et vos excellents conseils de visite ! Nous sommes ravis que votre expérience à Ait Ben Haddou et vos découvertes autour de la route de Fint vous aient plu. Vos recommandations sur le Bivouac OUED NOUJOUM sont très précieuses pour nos futurs voyageurs en quête d’authenticité et de tranquillité. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt pour d’autres moments inoubliables au Maroc. Bien cordialement, L’équipe Green Palm Transport
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Details omitted from this ad which added unnecessary tediousness
I originally booked this trip as it seemed to be the only trip to Ait Ben Haddou without going to the film studios - something I had no real desire to do. It wasn’t until we got near Ouarzazat that we were told we were going to the film studios, details that were omitted from this ad. Also, if you did not go into the studios you were essentially stuck in the car park for an hour waiting for everyone else (not the driver’s fault). Decided that since we were stuck we might as well go in, and it was a waste of money. Our tour guide at Ait Ben Haddou however, was really great and informative, he even showed us around his grandfathers house as well, gave a great insight into the town. But the whole film studio visit is tedious and just made quite a long day with travelling much longer.
Response from the operator: Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre retour d’expérience. Nous sommes heureux que la visite d’Aït Ben Haddou et l’accompagnement de notre guide vous aient plu et enrichi votre découverte. Nous comprenons toutefois votre déception concernant la visite des studios de cinéma, qui fait partie intégrante du circuit proposé. Nous prenons bien note de votre remarque concernant la communication des détails du programme et nous veillerons à clarifier davantage les étapes à l’avenir pour éviter toute surprise. Nous espérons malgré tout que vous gardez un bon souvenir de votre voyage au Maroc et serions ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une expérience encore plus adaptée à vos attentes. Cordialement, L’équipe Green Palm Transport
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful day
Superb day. Excursion to Ouarzazate via the old caravan route, visit to Ait Ben Haddou, magnificent kasbah. Thanks to Hamed Imouyarh, our driver, for introducing us to magnificent landscapes, taking this route off the beaten track. . Departure from our hotel, we left in 4x4, comfortable and air-conditioned car Good behavior, very considerate, Hamed was available and attentive to our various requests (taking photos, purchasing, camel ride, etc.) Thanks to Hamed for his kindness. To recommend.
Response from the operator: Bonsoir merci pour votre message c est nôtre but de vous faire vivre des meilleurs expériences
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 2+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Marrakech.
How much does Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat cost?
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Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Marrakech usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Marrakech is not rushed.
Is Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 15 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Marrakech, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 2. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Marrakech can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Marrakech and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Marrakesh Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazat start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Marrakech within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Marrakech?
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On Outty we rank every Marrakech experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show, Best Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour with Camp & Camel Trek, 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour Camel Rides and Overnight. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Marrakech?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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