Ouarzazate
The gateway to the desert and Morocco's 'Ouallywood': kasbahs and film studios.
Nicknamed the gateway to the desert, Ouarzazate is the crossroads of the southern valleys. Its film studios (Atlas Studios) have hosted Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Lawrence of Arabia.
The Taourirt kasbah, the palm groves of Skoura and the road of a thousand kasbahs make it a major stop between Marrakech and the desert.
What to see and do in Ouarzazate
- The Taourirt kasbah
- The Atlas film studios
- The palm grove and kasbahs of Skoura
- The El-Mansour dam and lake
- The road of a thousand kasbahs
Keen to discover Ouarzazate?See the tours that pass through here, adaptable to your pace.
See the tours
Frequently asked questions
A stop or a destination?
A strategic stop between the Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou and the desert. Its kasbahs and film studios are worth the night we allow there.
How long on site?
One night is enough. A second if we head out to Skoura and the Valley of Roses.