Ouarzazate

Worth seeing in and around Ouarzazate

2 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Ksar of Taourirt

   Kasbah Taourirt is a historic fortified residence complex or kasbah in Ouarzazate, Morocco.

   1.7 km · Moroccan cultural heritage site · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Kasbah of Tifoultoute

   The Kasbah of Tifoultoute is a kasbah in Ouarzazate Province, Morocco located 8 kilometres west of the city of Ouarzazate.

   7.1 km · Moroccan cultural heritage site · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Kasbah Taourirt

   A well preserved kasbah inside of the city with a constant exhibition of various artists inside.

2. 02
   Musée du Cinéma

   Not that exciting and many items are not marked or signed, but a good alternative if you do not want to head out of the city to the other museums/studios.

3. 03
   Bet Knesset Synagogue

   Former synagogue turned into some kind of museum.

4. 04
   Aït-Benhaddou

   It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

5. 05
   Oasis de Fint
6. 06
   Solar Park

   You might wonder what is that huge tower looming over the hills next to the city, which can be seen from dozens of miles around Ouarzazate going along the highway.

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Things to do

Go for a swim, Public pool between Tammasint and Gar routier bus station on Mohamed V, 20 dirham. Nice break from a road trip. The river is usually full December-January where you can find locals swimming. Walk along the central square behind Muhammad V at night when everyone comes out. Children play football in the square, people eat and socialize, and you'll get a feel for the community just walking around.

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Where to eat

Plenty of cheap restaurants along Mohammad V street and around the central square near the market. Normal price for tagine should be about 30 dirham and there are complete meals with drinks for about 30-40 dirham available (May 2019). There is a supermarket across the road from Place de Mouahidine (main square), including 5 l water bottled for 11.50 dirham.

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Getting to Ouarzazate

Airports

Ouarzazate (OZZ), 3 km · Zagora (OZG), 124 km · Marrakesh Menara (RAK), 131 km

Stations

Ouarzazate Airport, 2.6 km

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