Aït Ben Haddou and Atlas Studios tour from Ouarzazate with lunch

Walk through a UNESCO kasbah and film studio sets, then eat lunch with a view of another kasbah

A five-hour tour from Ouarzazate visits the kasbah at Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortress village, and Atlas Film Studios, where sets from Ben Hur, Body of Lies and Game of Thrones still stand. A private guide accompanies you throughout; lunch is at a restaurant in Ouarzazate with views of Kasbah Taourirt; hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou1h 30m · entry included
2. Atlas Film Studios1h · entry included

Visit Aït Ben Haddou and Atlas Studios

• Pick up at hotel
• Visit Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
• Lunch at La Kasbah Etoile restaurant
• See Kasbah Taourirt from restaurant
• Tour Atlas Film Studios sets

The experience

The tour picks you up at your hotel and heads to Aït Ben Haddou, a kasbah built into the hillside and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You walk through the fortress village, the best preserved in Morocco, and see the corners and passages that have appeared in Hollywood films and other productions. The kasbah sits on the way to the Sahara, which shapes how it feels as a stop.

After Aït Ben Haddou, you move on to Atlas Film Studios, where the sets from major productions remain standing. You walk through scenarios built for Ben Hur, Body of Lies and Game of Thrones. Between the two sites, lunch happens at La Kasbah Etoile, a restaurant in Ouarzazate where you can see Kasbah Taourirt from the table. Everything is arranged in advance (transport, entry, the meal), so you don't manage bookings or worry about prices at each stop.

A private guide stays with you for all three visits and speaks English, Spanish or French. The tour runs five hours total. Only part of the kasbah at Aït Ben Haddou is not wheelchair accessible. The rest of the day is suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• a private guide in English, Spanish or French.
• visits to the kasbah at Aït Ben Haddou and Atlas Film Studios.
• lunch at La Kasbah Etoile restaurant with a view of Kasbah Taourirt.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dreaming Sands

Is this one for you?Book this if you want one guide shepherding you through three stops in a single day, with lunch included at a restaurant overlooking the kasbah. Choose it when you prefer a structured itinerary over piecing together your own route.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the kasbah at Aït Ben Haddou like when you get there?

Aït Ben Haddou is a fortress village built into a hillside and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. It is the best preserved kasbah in Morocco and has been used as a filming location for Hollywood productions and other projects. You walk through the charming corners and passages of the village during the tour.

What do you see at Atlas Film Studios?

Atlas Film Studios has sets and scenarios that remain standing from major film productions including Ben Hur, Body of Lies and Game of Thrones. You walk through these sets during your visit to the studios.

Where do you eat lunch, and what can you see from there?

Lunch is at La Kasbah Etoile, a restaurant in Ouarzazate, from where you can see Kasbah Taourirt. The meal is included in the tour price.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. The guide picks you up at your hotel door and accompanies you throughout the tour, including during lunch.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs five hours from start to finish, covering both Aït Ben Haddou and Atlas Film Studios, plus lunch at the restaurant in Ouarzazate.