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Private Ait Ben Haddou Tour: UNESCO Heritage & Ancient Kasbahs

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Overview

Perfect for those who cannot spare more than one day but anxiously wish to get a glimpse of the majestic desert of Morocco. All entrance fees and attractions tour guides are included.

Travel across the High Atlas mountain range by minivan following the ancient caravan routes and pass a series of lush oases, spectacular kasbahs, and imperial fortified villages. Marvel at one of the world’s cultural treasures classified as a UNESCO world heritage site and the backdrop to many Hollywood movies, the fortified Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

Options available to test your camel riding skills in a festival of laughter or lunch in a panoramic local restaurant.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Guided tour of UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Lunch option available à la carte in local restaurants with great views
  • Camel riding option available during the tour for 10 US Dollars per person
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Ait Ben Haddou

A scenic drive from Marrakech over the highest mountain pass of North Africa (2,269 meters) Tizi-N-Tichka, where you will have fascinating views of the High Atlas walls. Continue until you reach the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Studded with crenelated towers and decorated with geometrical patterns, it is truly one of the world’s cultural treasures. Test your camel riding skills with plenty of laughter (optional), have a lunch break (optional) and relax in a typical Ait Ben Haddou restaurant with great panoramic views of the kasbah that will take you to a world where time seems to stand still.Drive back to Marrakech later in the afternoon while crossing the High Atlas Mountains.Drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech in the evening, not just with photos you've captured, but with stories and memories of personal encounters with the indigenous people and a good sense of the beauty and hospitality of the Moroccan desert.
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10 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Optional lunch and / or camel ride can be arranged by your driver on the day of the tour

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ait Ben Haddou Tour: UNESCO Heritage & Ancient Kasbahs?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ait Ben Haddou Tour: UNESCO Heritage & Ancient Kasbahs?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Guided tour of UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Local guide and entrance fees.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch option available à la carte in local restaurants with great views.
  • Camel riding option available during the tour for 10 US Dollars per person.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Ait Ben Haddou Tour: UNESCO Heritage & Ancient Kasbahs is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ait Ben Haddou Tour: UNESCO Heritage & Ancient Kasbahs will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Guided tour of UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Local guide and entrance fees
  • Lunch option available à la carte in local restaurants with great views
  • Camel riding option available during the tour for 10 US Dollars per person

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Optional lunch and / or camel ride can be arranged by your driver on the day of the tour

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