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Sightseeing Tour to Aït Ben Haddou
If you have seen ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’, ‘Gladiator’ or ‘Mummy’, then chances are that you have seen Aït Benhaddou, albeit on screen. Visit this scenic destination in Morocco, which is a sought-after shooting locale for movie makers from around the world.
Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it is one of the most beautiful villages of its kind in Morocco. Exploring Aït Benhaddou requires walking, climbing and even jumping. Ait Benhaddou is most beautiful in the hours before the sun sets, when the Saharan sun lights up the red walls of the Kasbahs (small villages).
This excursion to Aït Benhaddou will be one of the highlights of your visit to the exotic land of Morocco
Tour of the Historical Attractions of Ouarzazate
Explore the desert city of Ouarzazate in Morocco. Home to one of the largest film studios in the world, the city has been the filming location for movies like, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Babel. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Ouarzazate from the meeting point of the Atlas, Draa and Dades valleys. Explore the many historical Kasbahs (structures with high walls - built to defend a city) that Ouarzazate is famous for.
Ouarzazate, meaning the door of the desert, beckons the adventurous traveler.
Tour to the Todra Canyons
Marvel at the Todra Canyons in Morocco, which are 250 metres deep and covered with palm trees. Appreciate the beauty of the ‘pink rose’ and ‘ochre’ coloured rock formations in the region.
This tour also visits Tineghir, a bustling market town perched on a hilltop, overlooking the splendid Todra Valley as well as the Berber villages of the Ourika Valley, which are the ancestral homes of Berber tribes.
From the magnificent Todra Canyons to the ethnic Berber villages, this is one Morocco tour you would regret to miss!
Tour to Zagora
An interesting place to visit while you are in Morocco is Zagora, also known as the ‘Gateway to the Sahara Desert’.
Zagora is a beautiful oasis encircled by palm groves. As you enter the city, you can see the characteristic mountain peak. You will get an opportunity to meet and interact with the native Berbers. Learn how they have preserved their ancient traditions and customs to this day. This trip to Zagora combines beautiful natural scenery as well as the interesting lifestyle of the Berbers of Morocco.
