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Ouarzazate

Door of the Desert

Ouarzazate

Morocco's film capital and gateway to the Sahara with stunning kasbahs.

About Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate, known as the 'Door of the Desert,' serves as the gateway to southern Morocco's most spectacular landscapes. The city is famous as Morocco's film capital, hosting productions from Lawrence of Arabia to Game of Thrones. The impressive Taourirt Kasbah dominates the town, while nearby Ait Ben Haddou is one of Morocco's most spectacular fortified villages and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is also the base for exploring the Dadès Valley, Todra Gorge, and the road to Merzouga's dunes.

Highlights

Taourirt Kasbah
Ait Ben Haddou
Atlas Film Studios
Dadès Valley
Todra Gorge
Oasis Gardens

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Why Visit Ouarzazate?

Ouarzazate, known as the 'Door of the Desert,' serves as the gateway to southern Morocco's most spectacular landscapes. The city is famous as Morocco's film capital, hosting productions from Lawrence of Arabia to Game of Thrones. The impressive Taourirt Kasbah dominates the town, while nearby Ait Ben Haddou is one of Morocco's most spectacular fortified villages and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is also the base for exploring the Dadès Valley, Todra Gorge, and the road to Merzouga's dunes.

Taourirt Kasbah
Ait Ben Haddou
Atlas Film Studios
Dadès Valley