This Moroccan city located at the meeting point of the valleys of the Ouarzazate wadi and the Dades wadi (from the High Atlas) which form the Wadi Drâa downstream from their confluence, it is the nerve center of a vast region of southern Morocco.
Ouarzazate evokes both the southern foothills of the High Atlas and the proximity of the desert with a population of 100,000 inhabitants.
On the threshold of the great south of the kingdom rises the majestic Ouarzazate, a striking mix of oases, kasbahs, and flourishing valleys and a vast desert plateau that attracts tourists of different nationalities to discover the natural beauty of this city.
Its kasbahs are classified as humanitarian heritage, some kasbahs are transformed into tourist residences.
The city of Ouarzazate is also experiencing a boom in tourism and cinematography. Ouarzazate has an international airport and is accessible by road from Marrakech.
It is one of the most popular Moroccan sites for directors from all over the world.
Besides the landscapes, one of the cinematic assets of this place is the quality of the light, with the sun shining on average 300 days a year.