The Road of the Kasbahs
In the footsteps of the pashas, full-day excursion from Marrakech
This day takes you across the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 metres above sea level, through Berber villages perched on the rock. You discover the kasbah of Télouet, the pasha’s former residence, then follow the Ounila valley to the ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the backdrop to many films, including Gladiator.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Departure
- Marrakech
- Transport
- 4x4
- Price
- Price on request
- Departure at 8am
- Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 m
- Back in the early evening
Highlights
- The Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 metres above sea level
- Berber villages perched on the rock
- The kasbah of Télouet, residence of the pasha
- The Ounila valley, between rivers and ochre-red canyons
- Guided visit of the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Benhaddou
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Morning
Departure at 8am from your riad in Marrakech, heading into the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m). The road winds through several Berber villages perched on the rock, revealing a way of life quite different from your own. Halfway, a small road leads us to the kasbah of Télouet, where the pasha resided in the 18th century.
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Day 2
Midday and afternoon
Local lunch, then we follow the Ounila valley, between rivers and ochre-red canyons, to the ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided visit of this village, which has served as the setting for many films, including Gladiator. In the late afternoon, drive back to Marrakech, arriving in the early evening.
Included in the programme
- Pick-up at 8am from your riad in Marrakech and return
- Local lunch
- Guided visit of the ksar of Aït Benhaddou
As described in the itinerary. Final details are confirmed in your quote.
Places on this trip
The Road of the Kasbahs
1 day · From Marrakech
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1.How do I book a trip?
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2.When is the balance due?
The balance must be paid no later than 30 days before departure; failure to pay it may lead to automatic cancellation of the booking. If you book less than 30 days before departure, the full price is payable on booking.
3.What are the cancellation charges?
If you cancel, the following amounts are retained: more than 30 days before departure, a flat fee of €50 per person; between 30 and 21 days, 35% of the trip price; between 20 and 14 days, 50%; between 13 and 7 days, 75%; less than 7 days, 90% of the trip price.
4.How do I make a complaint?
Any complaint about a trip must be sent to Atlas Experience by registered post or by email, with the original supporting documents, within one month of your return date.
5.Where do your trips start?
Our escapes and day trips depart from Marrakech, Ouarzazate and Agadir. Our treks start in Marrakech, with a welcome at the airport or your riad depending on the programme.
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