The Ouarzazate to Merzouga drive is ~355 km and 5-6 hours, with stops at Dades and Todgha gorges before reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes. Read More
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Best Moroccan Desert for Photography & Film
Which Moroccan desert is best for photography and film? Erg Chebbi, Erg Chigaga, the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate compared for light, dunes and scenery. Read More
Ouarzazate: Gateway to the Moroccan Desert
Ouarzazate is southern Morocco’s desert gateway, 4 hours from Marrakech, linking Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, Zagora and Merzouga dunes. Read More
Morocco’s Film Desert: Movies Shot near Ouarzazate
Explore the Ouarzazate film studios where Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Lawrence of Arabia were shot, plus how to visit Ait Ben Haddou nearby. Read More
Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
Taourirt Kasbah is a grand Glaoui-era earthen fortress in central Ouarzazate, a classic stop on Marrakech-Merzouga desert tours. Here’s what to know. Read More
Marrakech to Ouarzazate: The Road to the Desert
Marrakech to Ouarzazate is about 200km over the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka, roughly 4 hours, and the gateway to Morocco’s desert tours. Read More