HAUT ATLAS, KASBAHS, OUARZAZATE

High Atlas Mountains - This is one of Morocco’s most picturesque regions, featuring majestic, sometimes snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, terraced fields, and secluded Berber villages. The journey includes traversing the dramatic Tichka Pass, which stands at 7,616 feet.

Telouet Kasbah - The Kasbah of Telouet is renowned for its exceptional Islamic architecture, with an intricately designed interior and a captivating history. It offers stunning views of the beautiful mountains and tranquil Berber villages. The legendary Pacha Glaoui employed 300 of the finest craftsmen, who spent three years adorning the ceilings and walls with exquisite mosaics, carvings, stucco, zellij, and cedar wood.

Ounila Valley - Originally the main route for the trans-Saharan trade between Marrakech and Sub-Saharan Africa, the valley is now marked by numerous crumbling kasbahs and ksars. The Ounila River breathes life into the otherwise arid landscape, creating a lush, winding river of plantations wherever it flows. The valley showcases Southern Moroccan architecture, with small adobe villages and mosques built into the valley walls, while kasbahs and ksars gradually blend back into the red earth.

Ait Ben Haddou - The term “ksar” refers to a cluster of kasbahs (castles) built close together within a city’s fortified walls. Ait Ben Haddou is an earthen city constructed from clay bricks, with thick defensive walls safeguarding its interior. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, it has strong ties to Hollywood. David Lean selected Ait Ben Haddou as the ideal location for “Lawrence of Arabia” in 1962. Other notable films shot here include “Jewels of the Nile,” “The Living Daylights,” “Kundun,” “The Mummy,” “Gladiator,” “Alexander,” and popular TV series like “Game of Thrones” and “Isabel.” Visitors are not only captivated by its historical beauty, which spans over 1,000 years, but also by the opportunity to walk the same streets as their favorite movie stars.

Ouarzazate - This stunning city is a top tourist destination, known as the “Door of the Desert,” “Capital of Kasbahs,” and “Hollywood of Morocco.” It serves as a transit point between Marrakech and the Sahara.

FINT OASIS

Oasis Fint - Fint, meaning “hidden oasis” in Berber, is a magnificent oasis nestled in a green rift adorned with kitchen gardens and palm trees. It has been featured in several films, including “Babel,” “Prince of Persia,” “Kingdom of Heaven,” and “The Spy of Fint.” After exploring the oasis and visiting an old slave village, visitors can enjoy tea with the locals.

• Private transportation
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Lunches, drinks, monuments fees

This two-day journey includes crossing the High Atlas and Tichka Pass, exploring the stunning Kasbahs of Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou, admiring the picturesque landscapes of the Ounila Valley, discovering the historic crossroads of Ouarzazate, and concluding with the delights of the magnificent Fint Oasis.

A day tour to Ouarzazate involves a 5-hour drive each way to and from Marrakech, which is why this tour is designed to span 2 days!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.