Ouarzazate travel guide
Written by the Residence Chay team: what to see, how to get around and when to come.
How to Visit Atlas Studios, Morocco's Film Studios in Ouarzazate
Egyptian temples, a Tibetan monastery and the streets of Jerusalem, all at the edge of Ouarzazate. How to visit Atlas Studios, what you will see and…
From Ouarzazate Airport to the City by Taxi or Hire Car
Ouarzazate Airport is tiny and only minutes from town. Here is what to expect when you land, how to get to your accommodation and how to travel on.
Visiting Aït Ben Haddou from Ouarzazate
The UNESCO-listed ksar is 30 km from Ouarzazate. How to get there, when the light is best, what to see at the top and how to combine it with…
Where to Stay in Ouarzazate, Area by Area
Ouarzazate is small, but where you sleep still shapes your trip. Here is how the areas and accommodation types compare, and who each one suits.
Things to Do in Ouarzazate, From Kasbahs to Day Trips
Kasbahs, film sets, palm oases and the road to the Sahara: a practical local guide to the best things to do in and around Ouarzazate, with timings…
Ouarzazate to Merzouga, the Road to the Sahara Stop by Stop
About 360 km and 6 to 7 hours of driving separate Ouarzazate from the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Here is how to split the road, where to stop and how to…
The Best Time to Visit Ouarzazate, Season by Season
Spring and autumn bring warm days and cool nights, summer is fiercely hot and winter is sunny but cold after dark. Here is how Ouarzazate's weather…