Ouarzazate

The small Moroccan town of Ouarzazate is an enchanted oasis highlighted by the cloudless North African sky. Let yourself be seduced by Aït-ben-Haddou, a superbly preserved ksar inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, or follow the path of prestigious film stars by visiting one of the two film studios in the city. Take a camel ride through the surrounding dunes or bask in the gentle hustle and bustle of local souq hagglers.

Taourirt

The Taourirt Kasbah and its old medina are located in the city center of Ouarzazate. A kasbah is the equivalent of our medieval castles, a fortified house in which the local lord (the pasha) and his family lived. Built in the 17th century of adobe (a mixture of earth and straw dried in the sun), this beautifully restored house gives an idea of the opulence of the lord of the time, a high dignitary of Moroccan royalty.

Aït-ben-Haddou

Aït-ben-Haddou is a ksar of Morocco in the province of Ouarzazate. It represents a type of traditional pre-Saharan settlement. The whole village is a collection of earthen buildings. Films have been filmed and made there, namely: Lawrence of Arabia-1962, Gladiator-2000, Alexander-2004.

The weather

As a city on the edge of the desert, The weather is dry. The best time to discover Ouarzazate and its surroundings is autumn and winter. The sun shines generously during the day, but the nights are cool. Avoid summer, a time when temperatures often soar to over 40 degrees. The heat is then quite difficult to bear.

Ahwach

As you are in Ouarzazate, don’t miss your opportunity to watch one of the most traditional shows: Ahwach.
The city is very famous for her folklorists shows, which everyone falls in love with its beautiful sounds and colorful costumes.

will you visit Ouarzazate?

Now that you know a little bit about how beautiful Ouarzazate is. Will you come and spend your vacation there?

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