About this experience
This full-day, private guided tour in and around the desert capital Ouarzazate gives you an overview of the film studios and different movie sites of the area. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to visit two ancient kasbahs without hassle. Tour the famous Aït Ben Haddou-Kasbah and Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco".
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Private driver/guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel
Not included
- Museum and kasbah entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Start the day at the old kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt where you have some time to explore the narrow pedestrian streets on your own and visit the palace with its countless rooms which seem like a labyrinth. Afterwards, you can have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road.
Continue to the Atlas Corporation film studios, where you can discover the diverse sets and listen to the anecdotes of the multiple movies and actors. Several famous movies like Gladiator, Babel, Prince of Persia, and recently The Physician have been shot in those studios. Guided tour of the movie studios in a group - about 60 min duration - entrance fee not included (about 80 Dh).
Now it is nearly lunch time: travel down a gravel road in the direction of Aït Ben Haddou and have a look at a fortified city wall which has been used in the movie Gladiator starring Russel Crowe. The famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has also been used for many Hollywood movie shoots. From the highest point up the hill, you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view over Aït Ben Haddou and the valley up to the snow covered High Atlas mountains. Enjoy a guided tour (optional) and have your lunch in an authentic families home after the tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation in Ouarzazate Pick up at the airport Ouarzazate (arrivals) also possible Please note that we do not offer pick ups in AirBnB's and private residences. In that case, and if you arrive by rental car or bus, your meeting point will be the parking in front of the Carrefour market in Ouarzazate, which is located opposite of the Hotel La Perle du Sud. Please send us a What's app message after booking to arrange pick up
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Explore Morocco Travel SARL
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Pick up at the airport Ouarzazate (arrivals) also possible
Please note that we do not offer pick ups in AirBnB's and private residences. In that case, and if you arrive by rental car or bus, your meeting point will be the parking in front of the Carrefour market in Ouarzazate, which is located opposite of the Hotel La Perle du Sud. Please send us a What's app message after booking to arrange pick up
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