Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Destination Guide

Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco's Hollywood, home to UNESCO Ksar Aït Benhaddou and monumental desert fortress kasbahs.

About Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Known as the "Door of the Desert", Ouarzazate is famous for Atlas Film Studios where Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy were filmed. Nearby Aït Benhaddou is an iconic earthen fortress perched above the Ounila River.

Must-See Highlights in Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

  • UNESCO Ksar Aït Benhaddou
  • Atlas Film Studios Tour
  • Taourirt Kasbah
  • Valley of 1000 Kasbahs
  • Rose Valley of Kelaat M'Gouna

Tours Visiting Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Quick Facts

  • Best Season: October to May
  • Ideal Stay: 2 – 4 Days
  • Travel Style: Culture, Desert, Nature

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