Ouarzazate Travel Guide
Ouarzazate sits at the edge of the Sahara and is one of Morocco's most dramatic destinations. Known as the "Door of the Desert", it has served as a backdrop for some of cinema's greatest films — Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and many more were filmed here or nearby.
The UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, just 30 km away, is one of the most photographed sites in Morocco. You Morocco Tours includes Ouarzazate on private circuits from Marrakech and as part of Sahara desert tours.
Top Things to See & Do
🏰 Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified village used in Gladiator and Game of Thrones — climb to the granary for breathtaking Atlas views.
🎬 Film Studios
Visit the famous Ouarzazate studios where blockbusters like The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven and Babel were filmed.
🏛️ Taourirt Kasbah
Discover the beautifully restored Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate town — a fine example of traditional Moroccan earthen architecture.
🏜️ Gateway to Sahara
Continue south to Dades Valley, Todra Gorges and Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes on a private desert circuit from Ouarzazate.