Ait Ben Haddou
A seventeenth century fortified village of ochre earth above the Ounila Valley, listed by UNESCO since 1987 and once a hub of Saharan caravan trade.
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Kasbahs, oases, valleys and film studios within reach of Ouarzazate, with the practical details we know.
Kasbahs and ksars
Telouet Kasbah
Built in 1860 and owned by the Glaoui family, Telouet hides painted cedar ceilings and Andalusian decoration behind weathered earthen walls.
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Taourirt Kasbah
The landmark kasbah of central Ouarzazate, a former Glaoui residence with Amazigh patterns outside and carved cedar, paintings and zellige within.
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Amridil Kasbah
A well preserved seventeenth century kasbah at the edge of the Skoura oasis, still run by the descendants of its builder and once pictured on the 50 dirham note.
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Skoura Oasis
A vast palm oasis on route N10 with seventeenth century kasbahs, a traditional Monday souk and plenty of guest houses for a slower night away from town.
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Agdz Oasis
The gateway to the Draa Valley, 65 km south of Ouarzazate, below Jebel Kissane and beside Tamnougalt, the old kasbah capital of the Mezguita oasis.
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Fint Oasis
A palm oasis hidden below the horizon 12 km south of Ouarzazate, reached by a rocky track and best discovered on foot, by quad, buggy or horse.
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Ounila Valley
A narrow river valley of villages, kasbahs, gardens and colourful rock between the High Atlas and Ait Ben Haddou, once a caravan passage to Marrakech.
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Draa Valley
Around 200 km of palm groves and oases along the Draa river, from Agdz to Mhamid, with the Zaouia Naciria and green pottery of Tamegroute on the way.
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Valley of Roses
The rose growing valley around Kelaat M'Gouna, 100 km east of Ouarzazate, famous for its rose products and a Roses Festival held for over 50 years.
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Cinema Museum
Film decors and sets on Boulevard Mohamed V, opposite Taourirt Kasbah, in a city that belongs to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for film.
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Atlas Film Studios
The most famous film studio in Ouarzazate, a working studio with indoor and outdoor sets just outside town on the Marrakech road, open daily for guided tours.
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