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Why visit Ouarzazate?

Ouarzazate is a town in southern Morocco, on the southern side of the High Atlas mountains. Known as the "door of the desert", it is the gateway to the Draa Valley, the Dadès Valley and the Sahara. It is also a film-making centre, and its landscapes appear in many famous films and TV series.

The road from Marrakech crosses the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, one of Morocco's most scenic drives. Near Ouarzazate, the fortified village of Aït Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has appeared in films such as Gladiator. In town, Taourirt Kasbah is a large earthen kasbah once belonging to the Glaoui family. Atlas Studios offers tours of film sets used in many productions. East of the town lie the palm groves and kasbahs of Skoura and the Valley of Roses around Kelaat M'Gouna. Tagines, couscous and mint tea are the everyday staples, often served in traditional riads and kasbahs.

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When to go to Ouarzazate

The best months for Ouarzazate are March, April, May, October and November. Highs then sit around 25°C, and a week here is affordable.

Jan
17°
low 2°
1 wet days
Feb
19°
low 4°
4 wet days
Mar
22°
low 7°
2 wet days
Apr
27°
low 11°
1 wet days
May
30°
low 15°
2 wet days
Jun
35°
low 19°
0 wet days
Jul
38°
low 22°
0 wet days
Aug
37°
low 22°
1 wet days
Sep
32°
low 18°
3 wet days
Oct
27°
low 13°
2 wet days
Nov
21°
low 7°
1 wet days
Dec
18°
low 4°
1 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Ouarzazate — common questions

When is the best time to visit Ouarzazate?

The best months for Ouarzazate are March, April, May, October and November. Highs then sit around 25°C, and a week here is affordable.

What is the weather like in Ouarzazate?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 38°C. January is the coolest, around 17°C by day and 2°C at night. February is the wettest, with about 4 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Ouarzazate known for?

Ouarzazate is best known for history, adventure, culture, nature and budget. The things people come for: Aït Benhaddou, Taourirt Kasbah, film studios, gateway to the Sahara.

Who is Ouarzazate best suited to?

Ouarzazate works particularly well for couples, groups of friends, backpackers and families. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Ouarzazate?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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