Ouarzazate

Gateway to the desert and capital of Moroccan cinema, Ouarzazate fascinates with its ancient kasbahs and lunar landscapes.

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

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accommodation

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Dar Daif
⭐ 4/5 (300 avis)
Hotel with garden, pool and restaurant.
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Hôtel Le Berbère Palace
⭐ 5/5 (221 avis)
Palace with pool, spa, film set decor.
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Riad Ouarzazate
⭐ 3/5 (12 avis)
Traditional riad, valley view terrace.
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Ksar Ighnda
⭐ 4/5 (273 avis)
Adobe hotel, Berber architecture.
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Hôtel La Kasbah
⭐ 3/5 (266 avis)
Simple hotel, pool and garden.

restaurant

restaurant
Ksar Ighnda
⭐ 4/5 (181 avis)
Restaurant in a ksar, valley view.
restaurant
Douyria
⭐ 3/5 (208 avis)
Varied cuisine, shaded garden.
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Chez Laila
⭐ 5/5 (174 avis)
Homemade cooking, tagines and salads.
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La Kasbah des Sables
⭐ 5/5 (281 avis)
Berber cuisine, royal couscous.
restaurant
Le Jardin des Épices
⭐ 3/5 (224 avis)
Shaded gardens, fragrant tagines.
restaurant
Chez Dimitri
⭐ 4/5 (5 avis)
Varied cuisine, pizzas and grills.
restaurant
Restaurant Belaid
⭐ 4/5 (183 avis)
Southern specialities, mechoui.

visit

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Ouarzazate et Studios Atlas
⭐ 3/5 (101 avis)
Visit film sets of famous movies (Gladiator, Game of Thrones).
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Ksar Aït Ben Haddou
⭐ 5/5 (152 avis)
Fortified ksar, film set for famous movies.
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Studios Atlas
⭐ 5/5 (88 avis)
Movie sets tour, film museum.
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Palais Taourirt
⭐ 4/5 (70 avis)
Former residence of Pacha Glaoui, Berber architecture.
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Musée du Cinéma
⭐ 5/5 (267 avis)
Props, costumes and posters of shoots in Ouarzazate.
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Ksar Aït Ben Haddou
⭐ 4/5 (17 avis)
Fortified ksar, film set for famous movies.
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Studios Atlas
⭐ 5/5 (232 avis)
Movie sets tour, film museum.
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Palais Taourirt
⭐ 3/5 (296 avis)
Former residence of Pacha Glaoui, Berber architecture.
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Musée du Cinéma
⭐ 4/5 (112 avis)
Props, costumes and posters of shoots in Ouarzazate.

excursion

excursion
Excursion au désert de Merzouga 2 jours
⭐ 3/5 (238 avis)
Night under tent, Gnawa music, camel ride.
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Circuit Zagora 2 jours
⭐ 5/5 (59 avis)
Zagora desert, night in bivouac, dunes.
excursion
Excursion Aït Ben Haddou
⭐ 3/5 (216 avis)
Visit of the UNESCO-listed ksar.
excursion
Circuit Zagora 2 jours
⭐ 5/5 (58 avis)
Zagora desert, night in bivouac, dunes.
excursion
Excursion Aït Ben Haddou
⭐ 4/5 (20 avis)
Visit of the UNESCO-listed ksar.

guide

guide
Hassan Ait Ali
⭐ 4/5 (168 avis)
Specialist in kasbahs and desert. 4x4 driving included.
guide
Rachid El Ouazzani
⭐ 3/5 (61 avis)
Specialist in kasbahs and cinema.