Top 100 Most Asked Questions About Ouarzazate

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The Hollywood of the Desert – everything travelers really ask

1. Is Ouarzazate worth visiting?
   Yes – if you love movies, kasbahs, desert landscapes, or want the calmest base before/after Sahara.

2. How many days do I need in Ouarzazate?
   1 full day or 2 nights is perfect for most people.

3. Best time to visit Ouarzazate?
   March–May and September–November (20–30 °C).

4. Summer temperature?
   38–45 °C. Very hot but dry.

5. Winter temperature?
   15–22 °C day, can drop to 0 °C at night.

6. Is Ouarzazate just an airport stop?
   No – Aït Ben Haddou + film studios + kasbahs make it a real destination.

7. Where to stay in Ouarzazate?
   Inside Aït Ben Haddou (romantic), Skoura oasis (green & calm), or city center (convenient).

8. Best hotels in Ouarzazate?
   Dar Ahlam, Kasbah Taourirt (new luxury), Le Temps des Cerises, Ksar Ighnda.

9. Best kasbah hotel?
   Le Riad Dar Haven, Ksar El Kabbaba, Kasbah Ben Moro.

10. Best luxury stay near Aït Ben Haddou?
    Dar Ahlam (world top 50), Kasbah Tamnougalt (new 2025).

11. Is Aït Ben Haddou a day trip or overnight?
    Overnight is 100 % better – sunrise & sunset are magical.

12. Is Aït Ben Haddou still authentic?
    The village inside is still inhabited; the lower part is touristy.

13. Entrance fee to Aït Ben Haddou?
    Officially free, but locals ask 20–30 MAD “donation”.

14. Can I walk freely in Aït Ben Haddou?
    Yes – just respect private houses.

15. Best time to photograph Aït Ben Haddou?
    Sunrise (empty) or late afternoon golden hour.

16. Is Atlas Film Studios worth it?
    Yes – Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven sets.

17. Atlas Studios entrance price 2025?
    120 MAD adults, 80 MAD kids.

18. Can I see the real Iron Throne?
    Yes – replica inside the studio.

19. Is CLA Studios better than Atlas?
    CLA is newer and has bigger Game of Thrones sets.

20. CLA Studios price?
    150 MAD guided tour.

21. Which studio to choose?
    Atlas for classic movies, CLA for Game of Thrones fans.

22. Can I visit both studios in one day?
    Yes – they are 3 km apart.

23. Is Ouarzazate the gateway to the Sahara?
    Yes – halfway between Marrakech and Merzouga.

24. How far is Merzouga from Ouarzazate?
    360 km – 5.5–6 h drive.

25. Best stop between Ouarzazate and Merzouga?
    Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge, or overnight in Alnif.

26. Best oasis near Ouarzazate?
    Skoura (30 min) – beautiful palm grove and kasbahs.

27. Best kasbah in Skoura?
    Kasbah Amridil (on the 50 MAD note).

28. Is Skoura better than Ouarzazate for overnight?
    Yes – greener, quieter, more beautiful.

29. Is there a lake?
    Yes – El Mansour Eddahbi reservoir (good for sunset).

30. Can I do boat ride on the lake?
    Yes – small boats available.

31. Is there a big souk?
    Yes – Sunday and Thursday are the biggest.

32. Best shopping?
    Fixed-price Berber cooperative near Atlas Studios.

33. Is Ouarzazate expensive?
    No – cheaper than Marrakech.

34. Average hotel price?
    €60–150 per night for a good kasbah hotel.

35. Best restaurant in town?
    Chez Dimitri (since 1928), Douyria, La Kasbah des Sables.

36. Best restaurant in Aït Ben Haddou?
    Kasbah El Haj (terrace with view).

37. Is alcohol available?
    Yes – in most hotels and some restaurants.

38. Is Ouarzazate safe?
    Extremely safe – one of the calmest towns in Morocco.

39. Can I walk around at night?
    Yes – very quiet and safe.

40. Is there nightlife?
    Almost zero – a few hotel bars.

41. Best time to visit film studios?
    Morning – less hot, fewer buses.

42. Is Taourirt Kasbah worth it?
    Yes – beautiful restored rooms.

43. Taourirt Kasbah entrance fee?
    70 MAD.

44. Is there a cinema museum?
    Yes – Musée du Cinéma opposite Taourirt Kasbah.

45. Best panoramic view?
    From the hill behind Taourirt Kasbah.

46. Is there a swimming pool hotel?
    Yes – Berbere Palace, Dar Chamaa, Le Temps des Cerises.

47. Is Ouarzazate good for kids?
    Yes – film studios, kasbah exploring, camel rides.

48. Best family hotel?
    Ksar Ighnda, Le Petit Riad, Dar Daif (nearby).

49. Is there a golf course?
    No.

50. Best season for photography?
    Spring (green oases) or winter (snow on Atlas).

51. Can I see snow near Ouarzazate?
    Yes – High Atlas passes in winter.

52. Is there a hot-air balloon?
    No – only in Marrakech.

53. Best day trips from Ouarzazate?
    Aït Ben Haddou, Skoura, Draa Valley, Dades Gorge.

54. How far is Dades Gorge?
    1 h 15 min.

55. How far is Draa Valley?
    1 h 30 min to Agdz.

56. Is there public transport to Aït Ben Haddou?
    Yes – local buses and grands taxis.

57. Private driver price Marrakech → Ouarzazate?
    €120–150 one way.

58. Bus Marrakech → Ouarzazate?
    CTM/Supratours – 120 MAD, 4 h.

59. Is the road over Tizi n’Tichka scary?
    No – well-paved, just many curves.

60. Best stop on the way from Marrakech?
    Telouet Kasbah (hidden gem).

61. Is Telouet Kasbah open?
    Yes – 20 MAD entry.

62. Is there an airport?
    Yes – Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ), flights from Casablanca & Europe.

63. Royal Air Maroc flights?
    Daily Casablanca–Ouarzazate.

64. Is there a train?
    No – closest is Marrakech.

65. Best season for roses?
    April–May (Valley of Roses near Kelaat M’Gouna).

66. Is the Rose Festival worth it?
    Yes – first week of May in Kelaat M’Gouna.

67. Best riad in Skoura?
    Les Jardins de Skoura, Dar Ahlam, Sawadi.

68. Is there a desert camp near Ouarzazate?
    Yes – many luxury camps in Agdz and Nkob.

69. Is Ouarzazate good for stargazing?
    Excellent – very dark skies.

70. Best stargazing hotel?
    Dar Ahlam, Le Temple des Arts.

71. Is there a souk day?
    Sunday and Thursday.

72. Is there a big market?
    Smaller than Marrakech but authentic.

73. Best place for fossils?
    Erfoud is better, but many shops in Ouarzazate.

74. Is there a museum?
    Yes – Musée du Cinéma and small archaeology museum.

75. Is Ouarzazate romantic?
    Very – especially Aït Ben Haddou at night.

76. Best proposal spot?
    Top of Aït Ben Haddou at sunset.

77. Is there a Christmas market?
    No – very quiet in December.

78. Ramadan 2025?
    28 Feb – 30 Mar – most restaurants closed daytime.

79. Is Ouarzazate good for foodies?
    Not really – simple Berber food, good hotel restaurants.

80. Best tagine?
    Chez Dimitri or La Kasbah des Sables.

81. Is there a cooking class?
    Yes – Dar Daif (nearby) and some kasbah hotels.

82. Is there a hammam?
    Yes – in most good hotels.

83. Best spa?
    Dar Ahlam Spa, Ksar Ighnda.

84. Is there a golf course?
    No.

85. Is there trekking?
    Yes – many day hikes in Draa Valley and Atlas foothills.

86. Best trekking base?
    Skoura or Tamnougalt.

87. Is there a camel ride?
    Yes – short rides near Aït Ben Haddou and longer in nearby desert.

88. Is there quad biking?
    Yes – in Agdz and around the lake.

89. Is Ouarzazate good for photography?
    One of the best places in Morocco.

90. Best sunrise spot?
    Aït Ben Haddou granary hill.

91. Best sunset spot?
    Lake El Mansour or behind Taourirt Kasbah.

92. Is there a hot spring?
    No – closest is in Midelt.

93. Is there a ski resort nearby?
    No – Oukaimeden is 3 h away.

94. Is there a big festival?
    No major ones, but local moussems.

95. Is Ouarzazate good for families?
    Yes – relaxed pace, film studios, kasbah climbing.

96. Is there a pool hotel for kids?
    Yes – Berbere Palace, Dar Chamaa.

97. Is Ouarzazate boring?
    Only if you expect nightlife – perfect for calm and culture.

98. Best season for green landscapes?
    March–May.

99. Is Ouarzazate the real desert?
    No – it’s semi-desert. Real dunes start 4–5 h east.

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