Ouarzazate
Red earth landscapes fit for the movies
A gateway town to the vast Sahara desert, Ouarzazate is best known for the immense Taourirt Kasbah, a 20th-century palace built for Pacha Glaoui during the French Protectorate. Today, it’s largely an administrative centre, with the city thriving on the film industry and the tourists it draws because of it.
Ouarzazate's red earth landscapes have been the setting for several famous films, supposedly depicting Tibet, Egypt and even ancient Rome and the nearby film studios are open for film buffs. Many of the townspeople have been cast in or worked on the films shot in this region including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Babel.
Given its location, this is the perfect jumping-off place for desert adventures. One night to break up the journey between the Sahara and Marrakesh is often enough.
Ouarzazate Tours
Classic Morocco
Visit the highlights of Morocco
11 daysFrom $3,765| North Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Adventure, Active, Road Trips, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
Magical Morocco
Tombs and palaces
10 daysFrom $3,455| North Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Active, Walking, Road Trips, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Fabulous Fortnight Morocco
Experience all Morocco has to offer
14 daysFrom $4,605| North Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Road Trips, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Morocco from Spain
Classic Morocco with a twist
11 daysFrom $3,655| North Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Road Trips, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Morocco Guided Walking Holiday
Hike the deserts & mountains of Morocco
13 daysFrom £2,599| North Africa, Africa | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camel Trekking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel |
Morocco Trekking Tours
Hike the Atlas Mountains & Sahara
3 daysFrom £236| North Africa, Africa | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camping, Cycling, Camel Trekking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel |
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