08:00 AM :
Departure from Marrakech
- Get picked up from your hotel/riad in a comfortable 4x4 or minivan.
- Drive south, leaving the city walls behind and heading straight into the High Atlas Mountains.
09:00 AM :
Ascent of the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Begin the climb up North Africa’s highest mountain road pass (2,260 meters).
- Enjoy winding roads with spectacular views of valleys, deep gorges, and Berber villages.
- Photo Stop: Pause at the summit for panoramic photos and a breath of fresh mountain air.
10:30 AM :
Tea Break & Landscape Change
- Stop for a coffee or mint tea at a cafe overlooking the mountains.
- Notice the landscape shift from the greenery of the High Atlas to the arid, pre-desert scenery typical of the southern regions.
12:00 PM :
Arrival at Ait Ben Haddou
01:30 PM :
Lunch with a View
- Enjoy lunch at a restaurant situated on the hillside facing the Ksar.
- While eating, enjoy the view of the mud-brick towers glowing in the sunlight.
- Recommended Dish: Berber Tagine or Couscous
03:00 PM :
Free Time & Optional Film Talk
- Spend some time exploring local shops selling fossils and minerals.
- Your guide will point out filming locations for famous movies like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, and Babel.
03:30 PM :
Return Journey to Marrakech
- Begin the drive back, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass again (great for sunset photos).
- (Optional Extension): If time permits, you can stop briefly at the Telouet Kasbah (optional, usually requires skipping lunch time or extending the day).
07:30 PM :
Drop-off at Hotel/Riad
Arrive back in Marrakech in the early evening.
