About Taourirt Kasbah/Ait Ben Haddou

Must See

The Kasbah, or old Moroccan style fortress.
Sahara Desert tour
Arab flee market
Kasbah Tourist temple
Hollywood studio
Drâa valley 
 

How to reach

The best way to travel the place is by renting a car with navigations system.
From Ouarzazate take a bus to Marrakech, and tell the driver to let you get down at the intersection to Ait Ben Haddou.
 

Tips

Starting your day with local mint tea from a local tea house. 
Visit the town Ouarzazate, which is easily reachable by car and you get to see Atlas Studios where you can find sets of some famous movies like The Mummy and Gladiator.
During the visit to Kasbah hike, both hills i.e above and across from the kasbah as both the views are different and stunning.
You will find the souvenir shops and cafes on the way to the top of this village.
Watch the beautiful sunset from the place. 
Be respectful with the locals and don't click pictures without permission.
Do lots of bargaining in the shop and never pay the first asking price.
Take a tour to the hash field to enjoy the greenery.
Make sure to keep health insurance before heading to the place.
Beware of the pickpocketers and keep your belongings safely.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Carry an ample amount of water to avoid dehydration.
Make sure you have in your backpack a protective suncream, sunglasses, rainwear, warm clothes, sufficient food, and drink.

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.
Monday:           Open 24 hours.
Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.
Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.
Thursday:         Open 24 hours.
Friday:              Open 24 hours.
Saturday:          Open 24 hours.

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

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10 Dirhams per person is charged as a donation towards the entrance of the village. 

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Time you can spend

6-7 hours

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 17.1°C

 

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