Crossing the High Atlas to Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou and the gateway to the Sahara: routes, stops, seasons and what to expect on the road.
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South of Marrakech the High Atlas rises to more than 4,000 metres, and on the far side begins a different Morocco: earth-built kasbahs, palm oases and the long road towards the Sahara.
The articles in this section cover the crossing itself — the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the villages and viewpoints along the way — and the places travellers use as a base on the other side, such as Ouarzazate and the ksar of Aït Benhaddou.
Our Marrakech to Ouarzazate transfer includes scenic stops on request, so the drive becomes part of the trip rather than something to get through.
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The road from Marrakech to Ouarzazate crosses the High Atlas at 2,260 metres. Here is what the drive is like, how long it takes, and the stops — Telouet, Aït Benhaddou and more — that make it unforgettable.
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