Ahmed met me at my Riad on time, and we walked a few blocks to his parked Mercedes SUV. This was a 10-hour excursion to the Atlas Mountains east of Marrakech and involved a 3-hour drive each way to get there. We travelled narrow, winding roads with sharp switchbacks and no guardrails—Ahmed proved to be an excellent driver. We drove into the Mountains to see Berber villages along the old caravan roads, crossing Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass. Stopped for lunch in a Berber village to enjoy traditional Moroccan food. After lunch, we went to the Kasbah village of Alt Ben Haddou and took photos. Then on to a Kasbah that was a Hollywood studio set, and then went to Ouarzazate, the door to the desert. The Kasbah there was damaged in the 2023 earthquake, so photos were taken from outside. Delightful tour with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide, would use him again if I returned to Morocco.
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Private tour in Marrakech Ahmed H
Day trip to Ait Ben haddou kasbah and Ouarzazate
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My name is Ahmed, and I'm a Berber native of the desert south east of Morocco. I was born and raised in a small village in the desert. My family were nomads, but when the oldest of my brothers reached school age, they decide to settle in that village for the reason of being in school. I started guiding tourists in my desert when I was a little boy and upon early adulthood, after my primary school finished, I moved to the nearest big town to continue my schooling. I got my baccalaureate degree and 2 years of Tourism Professional school to become a licensed guide. I'm Certificated as a tour guide by the Ouarzazate Tourism Institute for guides training. After my training finished, I started as a tour guide in Morocco with clients of different agencies for several years. Now, its with great pleasure that I'm with Toursbylocals Team. My interest is to show and share with my clients Morocco's Life style, Nomad Berber life, Culture and Traditions and Berber Music. I will be happy to help you discover the most amazing places Morocco. Looking to share and introduce you my experiences, my homeland, to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the desert, medinas and souks of morocco; I provide Tours that will permit you to explore the real depth of Morocco, full of peace and hospitality : - Customized Tours, that will be suitable to your wishes and to your interest. - Tours around Morocco. - Luxury Tours - Hiking and Trekking in the Atlas Mountains and Desert Sahara. - Off-road Tours. - Camel ride tours. Tips about Morocco: - Things to know about Morocco, it's one of the safest countries for any tourist to visit, the people are quite friendly and there are tourist police everywhere to keep the security of people. - Moroccans are famously hospitable and love to show and share their country with visitors. These tips will make your trip even easier. Looking Forward to Welcoming you in Morocco. - Licensed and Professional Tour Guide. - Many Years of experience with different travel agencies. - I arrange different Morocco Tours. - I use Private Official Tourism Transportation in my Tours. - Trekking in the Desert and Atlas Mountains. - First aid certificate. - I cannot accompany you inside of the historical monuments of some cities.
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Marrakech Trip to Ouarzazate (Africain Hollywood)
Overview of your Marrakech tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the soul of Morocco! This tour plunges you into the heart of Berber culture, traversing the breathtaking Tichka Valley and its timeless villages. Witness authentic Berber architecture come to life, culminating in the awe-inspiring Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou – a UNESCO World Heritage site and cinematic legend, where the echoes of "Gladiator" and "Alexander" still resonate. Conquer the majestic High Atlas Mountains, weaving through remote Berber communities and discovering the true spirit of Morocco.
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We had a great day, well planned and worthwhile!
We really enjoyed our tour with Ahmed! He has been a perfect guide and driver, very flexible to adapt to our needs, and a real expert of the area. His van is confortable, clean and new, and he drives very carefully. Ahmed is a very happy person and we spent a great time together. I definitively recommend to choose him if you go to Morocco.
We had a great trip. Ahmed and his driver were very accommodating and insightful.
Ahmed provided a great day of seeing the Atlas mountains and berber villages. He was very friendly and knew most of the locals we met along the way which provided great insight. He was also accommodating about understanding what all we wanted to see on his tour. Highly recommend him.
Awesome! to sum it up in one word. Ahmed was very thorough in contacting me before the tour to make sure we were aligned on the meeting location and itinerary. He and the driver were prompt, and the tour was excellent. Ahmed provided interesting details and history as we drove through the Atlas Mountains and visited key sites. I highly recommend Ahmed and this tour. In addition to having a memorable experience, we also developed a new friendship!
Your Marrakech tour itinerary
Embark on a scenic day trip from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Explore traditional Berber villages and visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its film locations. Continue to Ouarzazate for an optional cinema studio visit and capture stunning photos of its historic kasbahs before returning to Marrakech.
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