Ouarzazate: The Gateway to the Sahara
Ouarzazate: The Gateway to Morocco's Desert Adventures
Ouarzazate: Your Gateway to the Moroccan Sahara Located just between the Atlas Mountains and the Saharan Desert, Ouarzazate is undoubtedly one of the most interesting places in Morocco. Long renown as the Gateway to the Sahara, the city has been the embarkation point for memorable desert treks for centuries. With its enchanting history, breathtaking kasbahs, dramatic landscapes and celebrity-endorsed film studios, Ouarzazate is a place inextricably entixed in Moroccan culture.
Situated in southern Morocco, Ouarzazate, once the historic crossroads between the Sahara and the north's imperial cities, is now where the world's travelers come to enjoy the cliffs, sands and sands of the Moroccan desert. Nestled near jagged, snow-capped mountains, the plains are blanketed with green-omened palm groves and traditional Berber villages and spurlike gorges. Plan your dream vacation with Morocco Tour Packages and experience Ouarzazate, where desert adventures, ancient architecture, and world-famous film locations await.
Discover Ouarzazate's Historic Kasbahs
Among the main sights of Ouarzazate are its historical kasbahs. The most popular one is At Ben Haddou, inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO because of its majestic earthen architecture as well as for its historical importance. The site has also been used for many blockbuster movies and TV series.
Discovering these old caves allows travelers to experience centuries of both the history and traditional architecture of Morocco. Anyone visiting Ouarzazate, in fact, will be eager to explore these historic fortresses.
Experience the Magic of the Sahara Desert
Ouarzazate is a great launch point for a memorable adventure into the Sahara, with camel treks over the sands, overnight stays in a luxurious desert camp and brilliant desert sunsets.
Driving from Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara is an incredible experience, the route is a scenic route through beautiful deserts, oases and traditional Berber villages and a trip to Sahara is just as inspiring as destination itself.
Visit Morocco's World-Famous Film Studios
Known as the Hollywood of Morocco, Ouarzazate is famous for the Atlas Studios, one of the world's largest film studios. Ouarzazate has been the filming location for many movies and TV productions.
Customers are able to walk through amazing film sets built for Gladiator, The Mummy and Game of Thrones and discover the significance of the city in world cinema.
Experience Authentic Moroccan Culture and Stunning Scenery
In addition to its well-known sites, Ouarzazate presents you the opportunity to live an authentic Moroccan experience. Explore the traditional souks, taste the delicious local specialities in the popular restaurants, meet the hospitable Berber people in the villages and discover its heritage. Whether you are a photographer, an admirer of nature or an adventure-seeker you won't miss in Ouarzazate a chance to appreciate one of the most striking landscapes in Morocco through the different valleys, palm trees groves and its impressive mountain background.