Explore Taourirt Kasbah
Step inside one of southern Morocco's most impressive kasbahs and discover its maze of rooms and traditional earthen architecture.
Southern Morocco
Ouarzazate
Cinematic, dramatic, and timeless. Discover the gateway to Morocco's desert landscapes and legendary kasbahs.About Ouarzazate
The Gateway to Morocco's Desert Landscapes
Ouarzazate is a captivating city surrounded by dramatic mountains, vast desert landscapes, and some of southern Morocco's most impressive kasbahs. Known as the gateway to the Sahara, it has long been an important stop between the High Atlas Mountains and the desert regions beyond.
Whether you're exploring historic kasbahs, visiting famous film locations, or discovering the surrounding valleys and desert scenery, Ouarzazate offers a fascinating combination of history, culture, and cinematic landscapes.
Top experiences
The best of Ouarzazate
Visit Atlas Film Studios
Explore one of the world's largest film studios and discover sets connected with internationally known movies and television productions.
Discover the Draa Valley
Explore one of Morocco's most beautiful oasis landscapes, where palm groves stretch through the valley beneath dramatic desert mountains.
Watch the Sunset Over the Kasbahs
Watch the evening light transform Ouarzazate's ancient walls and surrounding landscapes into warm shades of gold and red.
Explore the Valley of Roses
Travel through the beautiful Valley of Roses, known for its fragrant rose fields, traditional villages, and spectacular mountain scenery.
Experience Traditional Southern Architecture
Admire the distinctive mud-brick kasbahs and ksour that showcase the architectural traditions of southern Morocco.
Tours that visit Ouarzazate
Continue your journey
Each of these private tours includes Ouarzazate. Open a tour to see the full day-by-day route on the map.
8 days · 7 nightsDesert
Marrakesh, Sahara Desert & Fes
8-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakesh, Sahara Desert & Fes
From $720 per person
3 days · 2 nightsDesert
Sahara Escape from Marrakesh
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
From $290 per person
5 days · 4 nightsDesert
Marrakesh to Merzouga
5-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakesh to Merzouga
From $550 per person
12 days · 11 nightsGrand tours
Culture, Sahara Desert & Atlantic Coast
12-Day Grand Morocco Tour: Culture, Sahara Desert & Atlantic Coast
From $860 per person
3 days · 2 nightsDesert
Marrakesh to Fes via the Sahara
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
From $320 per person
10 days · 9 nightsGrand tours
Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Chefchaouen
10-Day Tour: Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Chefchaouen
From $820 per person