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Ouarzazate

Morocco travel guide

What to see in Ouarzazate

The gateway to the desert, with film studios and the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: April, May and from September to November
Photo: Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ouarzazate highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Aït Ben Haddou

    A mud-brick ksar.

  2. Taourirt Kasbah

    In the town.

  3. Atlas Studios

    Film sets.

  4. Draa Valley

    Palm groves.

  5. Todra and Dades gorges

    Nearby.

Day trips from Ouarzazate

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Ouarzazate

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ouarzazate are April, May and from September to November. If you can, avoid from June to August (extreme heat).

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with strong warnings
  7. Jul with strong warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to February

    Snow on the mountain passes

    From December to February snow sometimes closes the Tizi n'Tichka pass between Marrakech and the desert.

    What to do: Leave a spare day for crossing the Atlas.

  • February, March

    Ramadan (approximate dates)

    During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.

    What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.

  • from June to August

    Extreme heat

    In summer Marrakech reaches 40 °C and the Merzouga desert 45 °C.

    What to do: A night in the desert, yes, but set off at sunset and return at sunrise; riads with a pool.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the souk stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Morocco guide.

Frequently asked questions about Ouarzazate

What to see in Ouarzazate?

Aït Ben Haddou, Taourirt Kasbah, Atlas Studios, Draa Valley and Todra and Dades gorges.

What to see in Ouarzazate in one day?

Don’t miss Aït Ben Haddou, Taourirt Kasbah, Atlas Studios, Draa Valley and Todra and Dades gorges. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Ouarzazate?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ouarzazate are April, May and from September to November. If you can, avoid from June to August (extreme heat).

What day trips can you take from Ouarzazate?

Aït Ben Haddou.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.