Discover Ouarzazate
Located in southern Morocco, Ouarzazate is world-famous for its film studios and stunning natural settings. The Taourirt Kasbah, Draa Valley and Dadès Gorges make this region an unforgettable adventure playground.
Ouarzazate in numbers
Around 600,000 visitors per year
Top film destination in Morocco
30% Europe, 25% Americas, 20% Middle East
Best time to visit
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer pleasant temperatures (22-30°C). Winter is mild but nights can be cool.
Geographic location
Ouarzazate is located 200 km southeast of Marrakech, on the Road of Kasbahs. Ouarzazate International Airport serves several destinations.
Specialties
Atlas tajine, dates, Berber bread. Crafts: carpets, pottery, brassware. Sites: Taourirt Kasbah, Atlas Studios, Draa Valley.
Our recommendations for you
accommodation
accommodation
Dar Daif
Hotel with garden, pool and restaurant.
accommodation
Hôtel Le Berbère Palace
Palace with pool, spa, film set decor.
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Riad Ouarzazate
Traditional riad, valley view terrace.
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Ksar Ighnda
Adobe hotel, Berber architecture.
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Hôtel La Kasbah
Simple hotel, pool and garden.
restaurant
restaurant
Ksar Ighnda
Restaurant in a ksar, valley view.
restaurant
Douyria
Varied cuisine, shaded garden.
restaurant
Chez Laila
Homemade cooking, tagines and salads.
restaurant
La Kasbah des Sables
Berber cuisine, royal couscous.
restaurant
Le Jardin des Épices
Shaded gardens, fragrant tagines.
restaurant
Chez Dimitri
Varied cuisine, pizzas and grills.
restaurant
Restaurant Belaid
Southern specialities, mechoui.
visit
visit
Ouarzazate et Studios Atlas
Visit film sets of famous movies (Gladiator, Game of Thrones).
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Ksar Aït Ben Haddou
Fortified ksar, film set for famous movies.
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Studios Atlas
Movie sets tour, film museum.
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Palais Taourirt
Former residence of Pacha Glaoui, Berber architecture.
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Musée du Cinéma
Props, costumes and posters of shoots in Ouarzazate.
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Ksar Aït Ben Haddou
Fortified ksar, film set for famous movies.
visit
Studios Atlas
Movie sets tour, film museum.
visit
Palais Taourirt
Former residence of Pacha Glaoui, Berber architecture.
visit
Musée du Cinéma
Props, costumes and posters of shoots in Ouarzazate.
excursion
excursion
Excursion au désert de Merzouga 2 jours
Night under tent, Gnawa music, camel ride.
excursion
Circuit Zagora 2 jours
Zagora desert, night in bivouac, dunes.
excursion
Excursion Aït Ben Haddou
Visit of the UNESCO-listed ksar.
excursion
Circuit Zagora 2 jours
Zagora desert, night in bivouac, dunes.
excursion
Excursion Aït Ben Haddou
Visit of the UNESCO-listed ksar.
guide
guide
Hassan Ait Ali
Specialist in kasbahs and desert. 4x4 driving included.
guide
Rachid El Ouazzani
Specialist in kasbahs and cinema.