Ouarzazate
Embark on a wonderful journey as Ouarzazate opens its treasure chest of enthralling adventures and discoveries. Morocco’s own Hollywood, Ouarzazate boasts a film studio where a number of epic movies have been filmed as well as in the beautiful landscape of the desert.
Ouarzazate is the gateway to thrilling activities but should not be bypassed as it offers many interesting sites. An ideal place to break your journey or to stock up for the dramatic emotions that lie ahead, Ouarzazate is amazingly different, hearty and welcoming, with marvellous hotels in which to relax. Some of the more luxury hotels have a swimming pool, perfect for beating off the desert heat. Restaurants serve traditional Moroccan delights usually accompanied by live entertainment, or try the delicious pastas and salads at the famous Chez Dimitri restaurant. Explore the Sunday souk where an abundance of henna, roses, cumin and distilled wormwood can be found as well as ornate Berber pottery, and stunning Ouzguita carpets.
The magnificent Kasbahs will dazzle you; Taourirt’s towers soar into the blue skies jostling for the first rays of sunlight, and Aït Benhaddou, 30 kilometres from the town, stands like a magical sand castle in the middle of an oasis of flowering almond and date palm trees, so exceptional that it has been given World Heritage status. Take a scenic daytrip to the surrounding villages to discovery the different aspects of Berber culture. Ouarzazate opens the path to great hiking possibilities toward the desert to the south, the Anti-Atlas to the west or the upper High Atlas to the north. Explore the breathtaking landscapes by 4x4, mountain bikes, on foot or on a camel, and the impressive rock walls of the awe-inspiring Dadès and Todra gorges are not to be missed. Infinite grandiose landscapes, a magical atmosphere, Ouarzazate is undeniably a top destination for mesmerizing encounters.
