Strategically located Ouarzazate (war-zazat) is nicknamed The door of the desert. the word ‘Ouarzazate’ means “noiseless” in Tamazigh, capturing its remote and serene setting.
ts most famous attraction is Ait Ben Haddou, a beautiful ancient ksar which has been used as a backdrop in many movies and tv programs. But besides all the glitz and glamour, the city has managed to live up to its name and has remained one of Morocco’s most laid-back towns. One of the main reasons to camp down in Ouarzazate for a night is its prime location, with day trips and overnight excursions to oasis valleys, the Sahara sand dunes, UNESCO world heritage sites and ancient kasbahs all within easy reach
Ouarzazate has a long established relationship with cinema; so much so, it’s been nicknamed “Ouallywood.” Many directors have held an obsession with the beautiful range of landscapes and locations which are in easy reach,
Its most famously been the setting for Lawrence of Arabia (1962) & Gladiator (2000) and
The Sheltering Sky (1990) and has even entered the world of television, with Ait Ben Haddou featuring regularly as a backdrop in the third season of Game of Thrones (2013). One of the best things to do while in town is put on your directors cap and head to a movie studio to revisit some of your favorite cinema moments.
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