The Gateway to the Sahara
Ouarzazate
About Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is the main access point and crossroads in the south, and it can be a useful but functional base for visiting the ksours and kasbahs of Aït Ben haddou or Skoura. Ouarzazate contains an international airport.
Why visit Ouarzazate
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Ait Benhaddou
A spectacular UNESCO-listed earthen kasbah on the old caravan route.
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Atlas Film Studios
One of the world's largest film studios, set against desert scenery.
Things to do
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Taourirt Kasbah
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Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
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Cinema studios (Atlas Film and Kla Studios
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Fint Oasis
Good to know
- Location
- Situated in south-central Morocco at the edge of the High Atlas Mountains
- Languages spoken
- Arabic, Tamazight, French, and English
- Known for
- Stunning natural landscapes and scenery, popular filming location, and the fortified palaces
Tours from Ouarzazate
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4 days from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert
Ouarzazate
Set off on an unforgettable 4-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga and allow us to provide you with exceptional service throughout your journey to the heart of the Moroccan desert.
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3 days from Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert
Ouarzazate
Venture on an unforgettable 3-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert with us. Throughout the journey, we will take you on a daily tour, highlighting the various stages and attractions of the trip.
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2 Days from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert
Ouarzazate
Embark on a 2-day private excursion from Ouarzazate to Merzouga and experience the authentic beauty of Morocco. Discover the Berber villages and kasbahs.
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Good to know
Planning your visit to Ouarzazate
October to April is best for desert excursions from Ouarzazate — clear skies and manageable daytime heat. Summer is fiercely hot but evenings stay pleasant.
Ouarzazate has its own international airport, or it’s a spectacular 4-hour drive from Marrakech over the Tizi n’Tichka pass — one of the most scenic roads in Morocco.
One day covers the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios, plus nearby Ait Ben Haddou. Most travelers pass through on a desert route — it’s the crossroads of the south.
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