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Day Trips · Marrakech-Safi, Marrakech

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

  • DistanceRoughly 180–190km south of Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • Travel timeAbout 3.5–4 hours each way by road
  • TransportFull-day private driver or organised tour (recommended over public transport given the long return drive)
  • Rating★ 4.7
  • Best seasonMarch–May, September–November (this is a very long day; an overnight in Ouarzazate is a common alternative)
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Practical information for Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
Distance Roughly 180–190km south of Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Travel time About 3.5–4 hours each way by road
Getting there Full-day private driver or organised tour (recommended over public transport given the long return drive)
Address Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate Province (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

How to get there

  • Private driver for the day: commonly $60–$120 (~560–1120 MAD) for the vehicle, covering both Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
  • Organised group day tour from Marrakech: typically $50–$90 per person (~470–840 MAD)
  • Grand taxi (long private charter): negotiable, generally in a similar range to a private driver

Location

Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate Province (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

31.0472, -7.1289 View on map