{"id":724,"date":"2022-02-08T10:46:28","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T10:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/?p=724"},"modified":"2022-02-16T10:02:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T10:02:52","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-ouarzazate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-ouarzazate\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Things to do in Ouarzazate."},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 Ouarzazate<\/span><\/h1>\n

Ouarzazate is a city in the south east of Morocco and a very popular destination for travelers from all over the world.<\/p>\n

The best things to do in Ouarzazate is not to miss the attractions in it and make sure\u00a0 you see\u00a0 them all .<\/p>\n

Yes Ouarzazate has an amazing , diversified landscape and it is the home of shooting so many international films .<\/p>\n

In this blog, we will try to provide you with some necessary information<\/strong> and tips to plan your trip to Ouarzazate city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

General information about Ouarzazate :<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ouarzazate is the gate of sahara<\/a> and all roads of the south of Morocco go through this amazing city .<\/p>\n

From Marrakech<\/a> to Ouarzazate<\/strong> it is , approximately, 200 kilometers with a travel time of 4 hours .<\/p>\n

Once you reach Ouarzazate , you will notice the shinning light of the city ,the blue sky and the attractive landscape.<\/p>\n

Therefore , Ouarzazate beomes the hub of handicrafts and trade , not to mention its importance in films industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Besides , the city\u00a0 has also the largest Solar Power Plant<\/strong> in the world with the name Nour .<\/p>\n

Things to do in Ouarzazate :<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are the best things to do to do when you visit Ouarzazate and its surroundings :<\/p>\n

Ouarzazate Film Studios :<\/h3>\n

Everyting in Ouarzazate\u00a0 and its surroundings\u00a0 revolve around film industry\u00a0 .<\/p>\n

The Atlas Cooperation Film studios and ClA studios are homes for shooting films such as :<\/p>\n

The Pope<\/strong> , Gladiator<\/strong> , the Mummy<\/strong> , Games of Thrones<\/strong>\u00a0 and many more .<\/p>\n

Accordignly , it is worth noting that booking a Private Tour Guide<\/strong> is very important to know more about these above studios.<\/p>\n

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Ait Ben Haddou :<\/h3>\n

Away From Ouarzazate by 30 kilometres, make sure you don t miss this famous UNESCO World Heritage site .<\/p>\n

Ait Ben Haddou is one of the main attractions<\/strong> to discover in Ouarzazate , a miraculous clay kasbah<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

There are so many excurtions which can take place from\u00a0 Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou every day.<\/p>\n

Furthermore , the\u00a0 place ( Ait Ben Haddou ) is a film set for Gladiator<\/a> and Prince of Persia too .<\/p>\n

Our blog reommends The Paradise of Silence\u00a0 rooftop<\/strong>\u00a0as a place to feast your eyes about the beauty of sunset\u00a0 and may be drink a cup of mint tea<\/a> .<\/p>\n

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Gas Haven :<\/h3>\n

Around 35 kilometres from Ouarzazate\u00a0 , we have an amazing set movie with the name Gas Haven which looks like the American West\u00a0<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

If you are a fan of horror movies<\/strong> , the place will remind you of\u00a0 The Hills Have Eyes<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

It is also the same spot where the Moroccan singer Saad lmjerrad\u00a0 \u00a0 shot<\/a> a clip video of one of his songs .<\/p>\n

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Fint Oasis :<\/h3>\n

Another interesting place to visit in Ouarzazte is Fint oasis<\/strong> ( 12 kilometres outside the city), a peice of heaven on earth.<\/p>\n

If you want some shade under a palm date tree\u00a0 in the middle of desert<\/a> , it is the right place for you .<\/p>\n

It feels so charming , magical and so quite\u00a0 \u00a0to explore this place .<\/p>\n

The oasis has beautiful palm groves , river and red landscape which creates a special contrast in the irea .<\/p>\n

Don t miss this attraction please .<\/p>\n

Kasbah Taourirt :<\/h3>\n

One of the most impressive Kasbas in Morocco is Kasbah Tourirt<\/strong> and we highly recommend it for you .<\/p>\n

The kasbah has to do with one of the most famous descion makers of the country , the Glaoui<\/a>\u00a0 family( thami Glaoui) .<\/p>\n

Actually , Thami Glaoui who was the Pasha of Marrakech ,<\/strong>\u00a0 used so many kasbahs including Kasbah Taourirt .<\/p>\n

Yes the kasbah is in good conditions today\u00a0 and a spectacular historical monument that worths a stop while you are in Ouarzazate<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

You can get easily\u00a0 lost in this huge kasbah which has 300 chambers , gateways , alleways and amzing doors.<\/p>\n

Don t miss the top floors<\/strong> too .<\/p>\n

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Kasbah Amridil :<\/h3>\n

It is a historical site which dates back to the 17 th century and it is the Nassiri Family who built this iconic place in Skoura<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The kasbah becomes very famous when it appeared in the film of Lawrence of Arabia<\/strong><\/a> .Today , the Nassiri family is the one<\/p>\n

which takes care of its maintainance.<\/p>\n

By the way , one part of the kasbah is still fonctional til today while the other part is a museum .<\/p>\n

If you want to dive into the history of the south of morocco<\/strong> , the architecture of the kasbahs , it is worthwhile.<\/p>\n

It is also a chance for you to know about the Berbers of the south<\/strong> , their traditions and their daily life\u00a0 .<\/p>\n

It is important to note that Amridil Kasbah is printed on the old 50 dirhams bill , very intersting indeed.<\/p>\n

Cinema Museum :<\/h3>\n

It is a must see museum in the center of Ouarzazate and a paradise for movie lovers<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Originally , the place was an old studio ( 1982) to produce films\u00a0 and converted afterwards into a museum in 2007 .<\/p>\n

The museum is an opportunity for visitors to discover old film sets<\/strong> , cinematic equipments\u00a0 , film clothes and many more.<\/p>\n

You can see decorations , statues , costumes that film makers used during their shootings.<\/p>\n

The location of the museum is easy to find , being it in front of the famous Kasbah Taourirt<\/strong> .\"\"<\/p>\n

How to get to Ouarzazate?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ouarzazate is the gate of the south of Morocco and\u00a0 has many land\u00a0 , air\u00a0 connections .<\/p>\n

Most of tourists go to Ouarzazate as part of\u00a0 organized excurtions<\/strong>\u00a0 or self drive<\/strong> . Public Transportation can be an option for<\/p>\n

some travelers too .<\/p>\n

Yes taxis and buses<\/strong> can get you to Ouarzazate easily\u00a0 and quickly from most\u00a0 cities of Morocco .<\/p>\n

If you want to fly to the airport of Ouarzazate , you can use Royal Air Maroc<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Besides , most of the hotels can arrage your an airport pick<\/strong> for you and that is yhy you should tell\u00a0 them in advance about it .<\/p>\n

Where to stay in Ouarzazate?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you are on a low budget or\u00a0 want to indulge yourself in staying in a 5 stars hotel , Ouarzazate has everything for you .<\/p>\n

The city Ouarzazate has gained a worldwide reputation and beomes the hub of Hollywood films<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A lot of celebrities stay in luxurious hotels and guesthouses that make their trips to Morocco unforgettable .<\/p>\n

Maison D hote Dar Farhana<\/strong> is an example of a luxurious hotel where you can pamper yourself and enjoy the\u00a0 amazing Moroccan\u00a0 decor.<\/p>\n

However , we recommend Hotel Amlal\u00a0<\/strong>( clean ) if you are on a budget .<\/p>\n

for other recommendations , contact us and we will provide you with the necessary details.<\/p>\n

We hope our Blog has covered\u00a0 all the information you may need in case you are planning to go to Ouarzazate .<\/p>\n

Here are the tours we do<\/p>\n

walking tour<\/a><\/p>\n

Shopping tour<\/a><\/p>\n

Marrakech by Night<\/a><\/p>\n

Foodie Tour<\/p>\n

customized tours<\/a><\/p>\n

We can also provide our dear clients with Transportation<\/strong> if they need it .<\/p>\n

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