Here’s a sample itinerary for a day trip from Ouarzazate, a gateway to the Sahara Desert, known for its stunning kasbahs, film studios, and surrounding desert landscapes.
Ouarzazate Day Trip
Ouarzazate ,Morocco
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Included/Exclude
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs, etc.).
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- Additional beverages during lunch.
Here’s a sample itinerary for a day trip from Ouarzazate, a gateway to the Sahara Desert, known for its stunning kasbahs, film studios, and surrounding desert landscapes.
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Free Coupons
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant
Tour Plan
- Morning:
- 8:00 AM: Meet your guide and depart from your hotel or riad in Ouarzazate.
- Start with a visit to Taourirt Kasbah, a 19th-century fortress and one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. Explore its intricately designed rooms and learn about its historical importance.
- Continue to Atlas Film Studios, the largest film studio in the world by area, where many famous movies like Gladiator, The Mummy, and Game of Thrones were filmed. Take a guided tour of the studio sets.
- Mid-Morning:
- Head towards Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 30 km from Ouarzazate. This ksar (fortified village) is one of the best-preserved examples of traditional Moroccan earthen architecture.
- Walk through the ancient alleyways, explore the mud-brick buildings, and hike up to the top of the hill for panoramic views of the surrounding desert and mountains.
- Lunch:
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near Aït Benhaddou, serving traditional Moroccan cuisine such as tagine, couscous, or grilled meats.
- Afternoon:
- After lunch, visit Oasis Fint, a beautiful, hidden oasis located about 10 km from Ouarzazate. This lush green valley is surrounded by dramatic rocky hills and is home to palm groves and small Berber villages.
- Enjoy a peaceful walk through the oasis, meet local villagers, and take in the stunning natural scenery.
- Return to Ouarzazate in the late afternoon.
- Early Evening:
- Arrive back in Ouarzazate by approximately 5:00 PM.
