Things to Do in Ouarzazate
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Places to visit in Ouarzazate
Taourirt Kasbahقصر تاوريرت
Atlas Studiosاستوديوهات أطلس
Places near Ouarzazate
Aït Benhaddouقصر أيت بن حدو
Ksar Tamdakhtقصر تامداخت
Telouet Kasbahقصبة تلوات
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- Taourirt Kasbah
Kasbah, 1 h, best morning or late afternoon
A fortified earth-built residence, a tighremt in Tamazight, in the centre of Ouarzazate. The Glaoui family took it over and enlarged it in the 19th century, when it commanded the meeting of the Draa and Dadès valleys on the Saharan trade routes. The town has owned it since 1972, and part of it has been restored.
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- Atlas Studios
Studio, 1.5 h, best morning or afternoon
A film studio 5 km west of Ouarzazate, founded in 1983 by Mohamed Belghmi. Sets from past productions still stand in the desert around it, and the studio runs guided tours of them.
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- Aït Benhaddou
Village, 1.5 h, best late afternoon or early
A fortified village of earth-built houses on the old caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. It is the best-known example of Moroccan earthen architecture, and film crews have used it for decades.
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- Ksar Tamdakht
Village, 45 min, best morning or late afternoon
A fortified village a few kilometres up the valley north of Aït Benhaddou.
- Telouet Kasbah
Kasbah, 1 h, best morning or afternoon
The seat of the El Glaoui family's power, on the old caravan route over the Atlas to Marrakech. Building began in 1860 and went on for years after. Much of it is slowly collapsing, but parts can still be visited.
Questions about visiting Ouarzazate
- How many days do you need in Ouarzazate?
- One to two days covers the kasbahs, film studios and Aït Ben Haddou. Allow an extra day or two if you want day trips to the Dadès and Todra gorges or to continue into the Draa Valley toward the desert.
- When is the best time to visit Ouarzazate?
- Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) bring mild, sunny days ideal for sightseeing. Summers are very hot and winter nights are cold, as Ouarzazate sits on a high desert plateau.
- Is Ouarzazate worth visiting for film locations?
- Yes. Ouarzazate is Morocco's film capital, home to Atlas and CLA studios and the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, all of which have hosted major international productions and are open to visitors.
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