Ouarzazate is the first town most people see after crossing the High Atlas and is the unofficial capital of the south of Morocco. Formerly a Foreign Legion outpost in the southern Kasbah region, it has been notably used as a location backdrop by many epic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Jesus of Nazareth. An incredible day out from Marrakech or useful as a staging post for adventures further south in the Sahara, the Todra and Dades Gorges and the many oases of the South. Ouarzazate is also home to the Atlas Film Studios which offers a tour when large-scale filming is not taking place.

As with many other towns in Morocco, Ouarzazate has an old town with its maze of narrow streets and a new town where most of the hotels are located. The Kasbah Taourirt is well worth a visit.
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Karam Palace (4*) |
Mercure Hotel (4*) |
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The Karam Palace is a great value 4* hotel, ideally located close to the main sights of Ouarzazate. |
The Tourmalines is probably our favourite hotel in the area. Stunning views over the huge lake are quite unique. |
The Mercure Hotel is the closest hotel to the Taourirt Kasbah, has excellent views from many rooms. |
The Dar Daif is a Kasbah-style property across the river from the centre of town; ideal for those arriving from the Draa Valley. |
The Perle du Sud Hotel is a great value small hotel in the centre of Ouarzazate. |
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