After an early morning pick up at your accommodations, we will begin our exciting day discovering the historic towns that lie in the semi-arid plain on the other side of the High Atlas Mountains. Leaving Marrakesh, Driving higher and higher, we will encounter the numerous winding switchbacks of the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass, a marvel of modern engineering and design. At 2,260m above sea level, we will stop at the crest of the Tizi n’Tichka to gaze at the surrounding mountaintops. After crossing the high Atlas Mountains, we’ll arrive at the village of Ait Benhaddou, an important UNESCO sight in the region. With its many towers and traditional houses, Ait Benhaddou stands as the most striking example of the pre-Saharan architecture of southern Morocco. After exploring the area then We can have lunch at one of the excellent restaurants overlooking Ait Benhaddou. Our last stop today will be in the capital of southern Morocco, Ouarzazate. Like Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate boasts an important fortified center, the Taourirt Kasbah. However, what makes Ouarzazate most famous today are its internationally renowned movie studios. If you’d like, we can visit either the cinema museum, or even one of the studios. After checking into a hotel in Ouarzazate, you’ll have the rest of the evening to explore the town on your own.