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Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

Earthen kasbahs and film sets at the gateway to the desert.

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

What are the best things to do in Ouarzazate?

Known as the door to the desert, Ouarzazate is famous for its film studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Nearby, the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou raises its earthen towers above the river on the old caravan route.
Best season
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Suggested stay
1 to 2 days
Ideal for
Architecture, film

What to see and do in Ouarzazate

Attraction

Ait Ben Haddou Ksar

A UNESCO-listed earthen ksar and the setting of many films.

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
Activity

Atlas Studios

A tour of film studios at the gateway to the desert.

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
Attraction

Taourirt Kasbah

A former Glaoui residence in central Ouarzazate.

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

Where to stay in Ouarzazate?

Guesthouse

Dar Ahlam

An exceptional house in the Skoura palm grove.

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
Guesthouse

Dar Daif

A kasbah-style guesthouse near Ouarzazate.

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
Hotel

Le Berbère Palace

An Ouarzazate hotel with a kasbah-style setting.

Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

Frequently asked questions about Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

What are the best things to do in Ouarzazate?
Earthen kasbahs and film sets at the gateway to the desert. Not to be missed: Ait Ben Haddou Ksar, Atlas Studios, Taourirt Kasbah.
When is the best time to go in Ouarzazate?
Best time to go: Mar – May, Sep – Nov.
How many days should you spend in Ouarzazate?
Allow 1 to 2 days.
Where to stay in Ouarzazate?
Our picks include: Dar Ahlam, Dar Daif, Le Berbère Palace.
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