What to do in Ouarzazate

Visit Ouarzazate

Ouarazate is a fairly young city, you can admire historical places such as the Kasbah of Taourirt, former home of the Pasha of Marrakech, but it is especially its location that makes it its strength. The city is at the crossroads of many points of interest, here are our top 5 to give you the tone of this wonderful region.

Aït Ben haddou

30 kilometers north of the city of Ouarzazate, is the Ksar Aït Ben Haddou. This fortified village, built in the purest Berber tradition, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Since then, this Ksar is well maintained and even occasionally serves as a set for film shooting. Famous feature films such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Diamond of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones have been shot there.

A breathtaking setting.

Ait Ben Haddou

30 kilometers north of the city of Ouarzazate, is the Ksar Aït Ben Haddou which is also sometimes nicknamed the Mont-Saint-Michel of the chleuhs. This fortified village, built in the purest Berber tradition, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Since then, this Ksar is well maintained and even occasionally serves as a set for film shooting. Famous feature films such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Diamond of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, and Prince of Persia have been shot there.

Oasis de Fint

A few kilometers from Ouarzazate, the oasis of Fint is a green place enclosed in the middle of the rocks. Majestic date palms and orchards grow on the banks of the river that runs through it. The beauty of its nature and the sympathy of its inhabitants make the oasis of Fint a haven of peace. Walks along the river, conviviality with welcoming villagers, rest under the palm trees, a panoramic view of the oasis, a moment of change of scenery guaranteed!

You can visit Fint Oasis on foot or on a Quad bike tour.

Visiter oasis de fint ouarzazate
Visiter oasis de fint ouarzazate

Oasis de fint

A few kilometers from Ouarzazate, the oasis of Fint is a green place enclosed in the middle of the rocks. Majestic date palms and orchards grow on the banks of the river that runs through it. The beauty of its nature and the sympathy of its inhabitants make the oasis of Fint a haven of peace. Walks along the river, conviviality with welcoming villagers, rest under the palm trees, a panoramic view of the oasis, a moment of change of scenery guaranteed!

Visiter les studios de cinéma ouarzazate

Atlas Studios

Atlas studios were built in 1983 and have allowed Ouarzazate to become a place for audiovisual production.

Today the studio welcomes the greatest directors and creates many hits such as Gladiator, Asterix and Obelix, Kingdom of Heaven, The Mummy and many others.

The studio offers you a guided tour in the maze of sets still present and take you behind the scenes of film production. A must.

Atlas Studios

Atlas studios were built in 1983 and have allowed Ouarzazate to become a place to be a must for the production of films, series and commercials.

Today the studio welcomes the greatest directors and can boast many hits such as Gladiator, Asterix and Obelix, Kingdom oh Heaven, James Bond and many others.

The studio offers you a guided tour in the maze of sets still present and take you behind the scenes of film production. A must.

Skoura

About 35 kilometers from Ouarzazate you can visit the beautiful palm grove of Skoura.

A place with an atmosphere like nowhere else in the south of Morocco, here the houses mingle with agricultural fields, orchards and palm trees. Along its 25 km2 it is an ideal place for a guided tour by bike or on foot.

Its heritage testifies to its glorious past, you can admire many kasbahs in ruins but also the famous Kasbah Ameridil, still maintained and visitable, the jewel of Skoura.

Visiter Skoura
Visiter oasis de fint ouarzazate

Skoura

About 35 kilometers from Ouarzazate you can visit the beautiful palm grove of Skoura.

A place with an atmosphere like nowhere else in the south of Morocco, here the houses mingle with agricultural fields, orchards and palm trees. Along its 25 km2 it is an ideal place for a guided tour by bike or on foot.

Its heritage testifies to its glorious past, you can admire many kasbahs in ruins but also the famous Kasbah Ameridil, still maintained and visitable, the jewel of Skoura.

Visiter le désert Maroc

Le Sahara

The largest desert in the world. Just that. You are a few hours drive from the curves of sand, the warm reflections of the desert and the mysterious atmosphere it gives off.

It is possible to spend a night in bivouac, with all the necessary comfort, in the middle of the Erg Cheggaga known for its immense dunes and its starry sky of beauty. On the program, camel ride, oasis visit, meeting with nomads ….

The desert is felt, come and discover it for yourself.

Visiter le désert Maroc

Le Sahara

The largest desert in the world. Just that. You are a few hours drive from the curves of sand, the warm reflections of the desert and the mysterious atmosphere it gives off.

Ksar Ben Youssef is ideally positioned for your activities

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