About Ouarzazate
Hollywood of Africa — kasbahs, film sets, and desert gates. Expect ochre walls, cinema studios, Taourirt Kasbah, Sahara on your doorstep. The launchpad for the Dades, Draa, Merzouga, and Ait Ben Haddou.
Hollywood of Africa — kasbahs, film sets, and desert gates. Expect ochre walls, cinema studios, Taourirt Kasbah, Sahara on your doorstep. The launchpad for the Dades, Draa, Merzouga, and Ait Ben Haddou.
The launchpad for the Dades, Draa, Merzouga, and Ait Ben Haddou.
Pick your base, each neighborhood has its own vibe.
Best time
October – April
Desert-edge climate: cold nights in winter, hot days in summer. Shoulder seasons are gold.
From the journal
Plan a longer trip