Ouarzazate: The Gateway to the Desert and the Silver Screenx

Ouarzazate is where Morocco dreams big - in its studios, in its kasbahs, and in the silence of its

plains.

Often called the 'Hollywood of Africa', Ouarzazate is a city of imagination and desert beauty.

Located just south of the High Atlas, it's a gateway to the Sahara and a hub of history, culture, and

film.

The city's charm lies in its balance - between ancient and modern, tradition and ambition. The

Taourirt Kasbah, once home to powerful Glaoui rulers, stands in mudbrick splendor at the heart of

town. Nearby, the Atlas Film Studios - the largest in the world by land area - have hosted scenes

from famous films and series like The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones.

But beyond the movie lights, Ouarzazate is real. It's where caravans once gathered, where Amazigh

families still live, and where wide open landscapes stretch toward the Saghro and the Draa Valley.

Sunsets here are vast and golden. Nights are quiet and star-filled. And the city hums with the energy

of both heritage and creativity.

To visit Ouarzazate is to step into Morocco's living story - bold, cinematic, and grounded in earth

and sky.