16 May 2025
We booked this trip ahead of our holiday, wanting a smooth day out at the hands of a reputable organisation, rather than to risk our luck trying to choose between numerous local agencies in Marrakech. We did not regret it!
The information provided the day before made for a smooth meeting, and we were delighted to find that our ‘small group’ was in fact just us two and our lovely chauffeur/guide Abdullah.
The drive there took almost 4 hours, stopping for a tasty breakfast and again at various scenic view points en route. The car was very comfortable and Abdullah was at all times attentive, kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and excellent company!
The tour of Ait Ben Haddou itself was conducted by a local Berber guide who, again, could not have been keener to please nor to share his wealth of knowledge.
Lunch, at a terraced restaurant with breathtaking views of the site, was most agreeable.
The drive home, via an alternative route through the mountains, took the same time at the outbound journey, but the spectacular landscape, the smooth rise, and Abdullah’s company made the time seem to pass far more quickly.
I would not hesitate to recommend this trip - we felt safe and well looked after throughout. If you get Abdullah as your guide, consider yourself doubly blessed!