{"id":15282,"date":"2025-05-14T10:53:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T13:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=15282"},"modified":"2025-10-27T00:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:06:18","slug":"que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Ouarzazate, visit the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located on the edge of the Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate is a city with some interesting things to see, combining history, cinema, and arid landscapes. Known as \"the gateway to the desert,\" it has been the setting for major film productions, but it is also a must-see for those crossing the Atlas Mountains toward southern Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the city itself didn't captivate me much\u2014it feels somewhat scattered and lacks the charm of other Moroccan gems\u2014its greatest asset lies in its strategic location. Ouarzazate is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, especially the impressive Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most striking and photogenic sites in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_ourzacete00-opt-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"Kazbah A\u00eft Ben Haddou\" class=\"wp-image-38270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_ourzacete00-opt-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_ourzacete00-opt-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_ourzacete00-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_ourzacete00-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_ourzacete00-opt-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_ourzacete00-opt.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kazbah A\u00eft Ben Haddou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f39b98bb980\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f39b98bb980\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#Como_llegar_a_Ouarzazate\" >How to get to Ouarzazate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%9A%90_Desde_Merzouga_o_Tinghir\" >\ud83d\ude90 From Merzouga or Tinghir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%9A%8C_Desde_Marrakech\" >\ud83d\ude8c From Marrakech<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#Mapa_de_Ouarzazate_y_el_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou_incluye_paradas_de_taxi_y_ubicacion_de_accesos_pago_y_gratuito\" >Map of Ouarzazate and Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, including taxi stops and access locations (paid and free)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#Que_ver_y_hacer_en_Ouarzazate\" >What to see and do in Ouarzazate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Ksar_de_Ait_Ben_Haddou\" >\ud83d\udccd Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#Que_hacer_dentro_del_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou\" >What to do inside Ksar Ait Ben Haddou<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%9A%97_Como_llegar_al_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou_desde_Ouarzazate\" >\ud83d\ude97 How to get to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou from Ouarzazate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%9A%97_Como_regresar_a_Ouarzazate_desde_el_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou\" >\ud83d\ude97 How to return to Ouarzazate from Ksar Ait Ben Haddou<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%8E%A5_Recorrer_los_Estudios_de_Cine_Atlas\" >\ud83c\udfa5 Tour the Atlas Film Studios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%8F%AF_Kasbah_de_Taourirt\" >\ud83c\udfef Kasbah of Taourirt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#Otros_sitios_de_interes_dentro_de_Ouarzazate\" >Other places of interest within Ouarzazate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%8F%9C%EF%B8%8F_Oasis_de_Fint\" >\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f Fint Oasis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%8F%9C%EF%B8%8F_Ir_hacia_el_desierto_excursion_a_Zagora\" >\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f Heading into the desert: excursion to Zagora<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%C2%BFConviene_visitar_Ouarzazate_y_el_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou_en_tour_o_por_tu_cuenta\" >Is it worth visiting Ouarzazate and Ksar Ait Ben Haddou on a tour or on your own?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%9B%8F%EF%B8%8F_Donde_alojarse_en_Ouarzazate\" >\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Where to stay in Ouarzazate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%F0%9F%8C%9E_%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_visitar_Ouarzazate\" >\ud83c\udf1e When is the best time to visit Ouarzazate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%C2%BFCuantos_dias_estar_en_Ouarzazate\" >How many days should I stay in Ouarzazate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#%E2%9C%A8_Reflexion_final_de_mi_visita_a_Ouarzazate\" >\u2728 Final reflection of my visit to Ouarzazate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-ouarzazate-y-el-ksar-de-ait-ben-haddou-guia-completa\/#Video_de_Ouarzazate\" >Video of Ouarzazate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>How to get to Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete04.jpg\" alt=\"Camellos posando y de fondo el Ksar Ait Ben Haddou\" class=\"wp-image-15358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete04-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete04-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pod\u00e9s llegar en camellos a Ouarzazate \ud83d\ude00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%90_Desde_Merzouga_o_Tinghir\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude90 From Merzouga or Tinghir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're coming from the desert, Ouarzazate is a must-see on the return route to the center or north of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By bus<\/strong>: There are daily buses from the company <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctm.ma\/\" target=\"_self\">CTM<\/a> or <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supratours.ma\/\" target=\"_self\">Supratours<\/a> that leave from Merzouga to Ouarzazate. The journey lasts between <strong>7 and 8 hours<\/strong>, passing through Rissani, Erfoud and Tinghir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By car or shared taxi<\/strong>: You can also take a shared taxi to Erfoud or Errachidia and connect with another taxi to Tinghir or directly to Ouarzazate. Ideal if you want to get around faster or can't find a bus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element caja-custom fondo-div fondo-marruecos\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-tinghir-el-oasis-de-palmeras-mas-grande-de-marruecos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_tinhrir00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Tinhrir\" class=\"wp-image-14869 size-medium\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_tinhrir00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_tinhrir00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_tinhrir00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_tinhrir00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_tinhrir00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_tinhrir00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you're in the area, you might be interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-tinghir-el-oasis-de-palmeras-mas-grande-de-marruecos\/\" target=\"_self\">the post I wrote about Tinghir, with its palm oasis and the Todra Gorge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%8C_Desde_Marrakech\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude8c From Marrakech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From the imperial city of Marrakech, Ouarzazate is located about 200 km through the High Atlas Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By direct bus<\/strong>: There are buses from <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctm.ma\/\" target=\"_self\">CTM<\/a> and other local companies that connect the two cities. The trip takes between <strong>3 and 4 hours<\/strong> depending on traffic and intermediate stops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By car or private tour<\/strong>: Many travelers rent a car or book a tour that stops in Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza de Yamaa el Fna en Marrakesh\" class=\"wp-image-14859 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-de-viaje-a-marruecos-todo-lo-que-necesitas-saber\/\" target=\"_self\">read the complete travel guide to Morocco<\/a>. There you have all the information you need to plan your trip to this fantastic country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_Ouarzazate_y_el_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou_incluye_paradas_de_taxi_y_ubicacion_de_accesos_pago_y_gratuito\"><\/span>Map of Ouarzazate and Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, including taxi stops and access locations (paid and free)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mapa de las atracciones en Ouarzazate - Marruecos\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1sBdVxq3-5tCFhlxder4o9Y8lqiPeYxI&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ver_y_hacer_en_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>What to see and do in Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the city may not be the most pleasant in Morocco, Ouarzazate has several places to visit in its surroundings that make it a perfect base for exploring this region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-3-y-4-semanas-en-marruecos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-600x337.jpg\" alt=\"Curtidurias en Fez\" class=\"wp-image-14858 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This post is part of the itinerary I put together for a 3- or 4-week tour of Morocco. If you'd like to see the full details, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-3-y-4-semanas-en-marruecos\/\" target=\"_self\">read the main article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Ksar_de_Ait_Ben_Haddou\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Without a doubt, the architectural gem of the region. This impressive ksar (traditional fortified village) has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and is one of Morocco's most photogenic spots. Built from mud and stone, it sits strategically on a hill on the banks of a nearly dry river, as if frozen in time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete08.jpg\" alt=\"De fondo el Ksar Ait Ben Haddou\" class=\"wp-image-15362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete08-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete08-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete08-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the background the Ksar Ait Ben Haddou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Unlike kasbahs, which are fortresses or fortified residences, usually for a single family or leader, ksars are defensive structures that were used to protect the community from attacks, sandstorms, and other threats. They are also built with local materials such as mud and stone, and feature a distinctive design with dwellings clustered within the defensive walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Access to the Ksar is free<\/strong>, although it's important to know that at one of the entrances, there are often people charging a <strong>so-called 'entrance fee' (see map)<\/strong>. This isn't official, but rather an opportunistic practice to extort money from unsuspecting tourists. In our case, there were three of us, and when we tried to refuse, they became defensive, shouting at us, and even blocking our way until we paid. Unfortunately, we did, only to discover later that there was no one charging anyone through another door. I've marked the door on the map to avoid so you don't run into these people.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete05.jpg\" alt=\"Acceso al Ksar Ait Ben Haddou donde suelen cobrar &quot;entradas&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-15359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete05-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete05-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou where they usually charge \u201centrance fees\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_dentro_del_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou\"><\/span>What to do inside Ksar Ait Ben Haddou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you pass through the walls of the Ksar, it feels like you've stepped onto the set of a period film. The dusty alleys, the adobe houses that blend into the colors of the landscape, and the towers decorated with geometric details transport you back centuries. Although many of the buildings are empty or abandoned, some families still live inside the Ksar, preserving the tradition and essence of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete03-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Construcciones de adobe dentro del Ksar Ait Ben Haddou\" class=\"wp-image-15357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete03-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete03-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete03-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete03.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adobe buildings inside the Ksar Ait Ben Haddou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Within the grounds, you can wander aimlessly up the steep streets to reach the highest point, where the old granary (agadir) is located. From there, the views of the valley and the Ounila River are breathtaking, especially at sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, you'll also find small artisan workshops, carpet and painting vendors, and some shops selling tea or souvenirs, although they lack the commercial intensity of other Moroccan cities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete07.jpg\" alt=\"Vistas desde lo alto del Ksar Ait Ben Haddou en Marruecos\" class=\"wp-image-15361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete07-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete07-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete07-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views from the top of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou in Morocco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What makes Ksar Ait Ben Haddou so special, besides its excellent state of preservation thanks to careful restoration, is its worldwide fame, which it has earned as the setting for numerous films and series. Among others, classics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"432\" data-id=\"15283\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lawrence-of-arabia.jpg\" alt=\"Lawrence of Arabia\" class=\"wp-image-15283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lawrence-of-arabia.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lawrence-of-arabia-278x400.jpg 278w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lawrence-of-arabia-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawrence of Arabia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"443\" data-id=\"15285\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prince-of-persia.jpg\" alt=\"Pr\u00edncipe de Persia\" class=\"wp-image-15285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prince-of-persia.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prince-of-persia-271x400.jpg 271w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prince-of-persia-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pr\u00edncipe of Persia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"424\" data-id=\"15287\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/babel.jpg\" alt=\"Babel\" class=\"wp-image-15287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/babel.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/babel-283x400.jpg 283w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/babel-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Babel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"426\" data-id=\"15288\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cruzadas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cruzadas.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cruzadas-282x400.jpg 282w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cruzadas-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kingdom of Heaven<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"402\" data-id=\"15289\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gladiador.jpg\" alt=\"Gladiador\" class=\"wp-image-15289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gladiador.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gladiador-299x400.jpg 299w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gladiador-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gladiator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"15291\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/la-momia.jpg\" alt=\"La Momia\" class=\"wp-image-15291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/la-momia.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/la-momia-269x400.jpg 269w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/la-momia-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mummy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some corners, you can still see sets or structures used in filming. Walking through these streets is like stepping into a postcard or a historical film scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%97_Como_llegar_al_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou_desde_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude97 How to get to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou from Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Ksar Ait Ben Haddou is located about <strong>30 km northwest of Ouarzazate<\/strong>, and getting there is quite easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By taxi:<\/strong> You can arrange a Grand Taxi in downtown Ouarzazate (see map). The price is negotiable, but can <strong>range from 100 to 150 dirhams per ride<\/strong> (cheaper if you share). You can also arrange a round-trip with a wait. <strong>Tip: <\/strong>The taxi coordinator may want to make you travel alone to ensure more rides. If you want to share with other people, it's best to go with the group already armed to avoid being rushed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By car<\/strong>: If you rented a vehicle, simply take the <strong>N9<\/strong> towards Marrakech and then turn off onto the <strong>P1506<\/strong>. The journey takes about 30 to 40 minutes and is well signposted. There is parking near the river, from where you can walk across to the kasbah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Organized tour or excursion<\/strong>: Many local agencies offer half-day or full-day trips, combining Ait Ben Haddou with other attractions, such as the Fint Oasis or the film studios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By public transport<\/strong>: There are no direct buses to the kasbah, but you can take a shared taxi to the detour and then walk or take other local transport. It's not the most convenient option, but it's possible if you're adventurous and budget-conscious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%97_Como_regresar_a_Ouarzazate_desde_el_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude97 How to return to Ouarzazate from Ksar Ait Ben Haddou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the same main avenue in town where you were dropped off upon arrival, there are also taxis waiting to take you back to Ouarzazate. If you can share with someone, it's better, as it will save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%A5_Recorrer_los_Estudios_de_Cine_Atlas\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfa5 Tour the Atlas Film Studios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ouarzazate is known as the \"Hollywood of Africa,\" and Atlas Studios is one of the largest film studios in the world. They offer guided tours of film sets such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"439\" data-id=\"15286\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asterix-y-obelix.jpg\" alt=\"Asterix y Obelix: Misi\u00f3n Cleopatra\" class=\"wp-image-15286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asterix-y-obelix.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asterix-y-obelix-273x400.jpg 273w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asterix-y-obelix-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"416\" data-id=\"15284\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pasion-de-cristo.jpg\" alt=\"La Pasi\u00f3n de Cristo\" class=\"wp-image-15284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pasion-de-cristo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pasion-de-cristo-288x400.jpg 288w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pasion-de-cristo-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passion of Christ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"444\" data-id=\"15290\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/got.jpg\" alt=\"Juego de Tronos\" class=\"wp-image-15290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/got.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/got-270x400.jpg 270w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/got-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Game of Thrones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a fun activity, especially if you're interested in film or want to see up close how the sets for major blockbusters are built. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%AF_Kasbah_de_Taourirt\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfef Kasbah of Taourirt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete11.jpg\" alt=\"Kasbah de Taourirt (en Ouarzazate)\" class=\"wp-image-15353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete11-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete11-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kasbah of Taourirt (in Ouarzazate)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Located within the city, this kasbah is one of the most accessible and best-preserved in the region. It was the residence of the Glaoui family, one of the most powerful during the French protectorate. It offers an interesting insight into the traditional architecture of southern Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its strategic location made it an important control point on the Sahara trade routes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete15-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Callejones dentro del Kasbah de Taourirt de Ouarzazate\" class=\"wp-image-15369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete15-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete15-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete15-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete15.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alleys inside the Kasbah of Taourirt of Ouarzazate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you enter the Kasbah, you'll find a labyrinth of interconnected corridors, multiple interior courtyards, once centers of activity and gathering, and rooms. Although only part of the Kasbah has been restored and is open to the public, this section allows you to appreciate the opulence and design of the era when the Glaoui family resided there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was there, the September 2023 earthquake had recently occurred, so some areas were closed to the public due to the damage. However, the visitable portion remains an enriching experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete16-477x800.jpg\" alt=\"Tiendas de recuerdos dentro del Kasbah de Taourirt\" class=\"wp-image-15370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete16-477x800.jpg 477w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete16-238x400.jpg 238w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete16-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete16.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Souvenir shops inside the Kasbah of Taourirt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otros_sitios_de_interes_dentro_de_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>Other places of interest within Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete10.jpg\" alt=\"Vista del Kasbah desde la puerta del Museo del Cine\" class=\"wp-image-15364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete10-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete10-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete10-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Kasbah from the entrance of the Cinema Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Cinema Museum<\/strong>: Located opposite the famous Taourirt Kasbah, this museum houses original sets, costumes, and props used in the numerous films shot in the region. Ideal for film buffs who want to delve into the behind-the-scenes of \"Moroccan Hollywood.\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Al Mouahidine Square (Central Square)<\/strong>: This is the social heart of Ouarzazate. In the evening, it comes alive with local families, food stalls, and street activities. A great place to experience the city's soul.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Ouarzazate Souk (Local Market)<\/strong>: A few blocks from the central square, this market is less touristy than others in Morocco, making it a great place to see how locals live and trade. You can find everything from spices and dates to textiles and handicrafts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Ouarzazate Handicraft Center<\/strong>: Here, products made by local artisans, from carpets to traditional lamps, are displayed and sold. It's a great place to buy authentic souvenirs and support Moroccan craftsmanship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Old Quarter (Old Medina)<\/strong>: Although not as labyrinthine as in other cities, it still has its charm. The narrow streets of the old quarter retain a quiet, local feel, with shops that are less oriented toward tourists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9C%EF%B8%8F_Oasis_de_Fint\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f Fint Oasis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn't go, but about 15 km south is this oasis, said to be hidden among the mountains. It's an ideal getaway for those seeking tranquility and contact with nature. From what you can see, it's a very photogenic spot, with palm trees, small Berber villages, and a serene atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9C%EF%B8%8F_Ir_hacia_el_desierto_excursion_a_Zagora\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f Heading into the desert: excursion to Zagora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Ouarzazate is also the gateway to the desert. Although many prefer Merzouga for its large dunes, Zagora is a closer option (about 6 hours by road) and accessible for those short on time. Camel tours to the Sahara Desert depart from here, with nights in Berber tents. It's an ideal plan if you want to experience the desert without going too far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div fondo-marruecos\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-merzouga-la-puerta-de-entrada-al-desierto-del-sahara\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Desierto del Sahara en Merzouga\" class=\"wp-image-14860 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you want to know more about visiting the desert, you might be interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-merzouga-la-puerta-de-entrada-al-desierto-del-sahara\/\" target=\"_self\">the post I wrote about Merzouga, the entrance to the Sahara Desert<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFConviene_visitar_Ouarzazate_y_el_Ksar_Ait_Ben_Haddou_en_tour_o_por_tu_cuenta\"><\/span>Is it worth visiting Ouarzazate and Ksar Ait Ben Haddou on a tour or on your own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ouarzazate, like Tinghir, can be visited on a tour or on your own. Tours departing from Marrakech generally don't stay long in the city, but instead go directly to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou and then directly to Tinghir for an overnight stay, skipping the tour of Ouarzazate. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete13.jpg\" alt=\"Pintura de Ait Ben Haddou\" class=\"wp-image-15367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete13-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete13-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_ourzacete13-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Painting of Ait Ben Haddou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Getting there isn't complicated, as I mentioned above, so it depends on your travel style whether you want to visit Ouarzazate with an organized group or on your own and include other places in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These are some tours that you can find leaving from Marrakech towards Merzouga and that include a visit to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/marrakech\/excursion-tres-dias-desierto-merzouga\/?aid=8195&amp;cmp=Widget_Marrakech_ES&amp;cmpint=ES_NOBUTT_NOGREY_MAN_COS_NOLAT_SDW_RND_COL_MON_CIV&amp;is_widget=true\u00a4cy=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-day excursion to the Merzouga desert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/marrakech\/excursion-merzouga-acabando-fez\/?aid=8195&amp;cmp=Widget_Marrakech_ES&amp;cmpint=ES_NOBUTT_NOGREY_MAN_COS_NOLAT_SDW_RND_COL_MON_CIV&amp;is_widget=true\u00a4cy=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-day excursion to the Merzouga desert ending in Fez<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%8F%EF%B8%8F_Donde_alojarse_en_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Where to stay in Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The city of Ouarzazate is divided by the river into two main areas, creating a kind of \"double center.\" On one side is the most touristy and central area, near the Kasbah Taourirt and Al-Mouahidine Square, where restaurants, travel agencies, and a few mid-range hotels are concentrated. This area is ideal if you want to have everything close at hand and get around on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the other side of the river, in more residential neighborhoods, you'll find cheaper accommodations, such as simple hostels or family-run guesthouses. These are a good option if you want to save money, although they come with the disadvantage of having to walk further to get to the city center or take taxis, especially at night or in very hot weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I stayed in the quieter area across the river at the <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/45e7uYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Afgo Hostel<\/a>. It has a good breakfast on the terrace, and private and shared rooms, making it ideal for meeting other travelers. It doesn't have a kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Opposite the center (across the river):<\/strong> cheaper, but less convenient to get around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Central area (near Kasbah Taourirt):<\/strong> more comfortable, although a little more expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%9E_%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_visitar_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf1e When is the best time to visit Ouarzazate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As in Tinghir, spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best times to visit Ouarzazate. The climate is moderate, with pleasant temperatures for exploring the valley or the Kasbah Ben Ait Haddou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Summer (June to August)<\/strong> can be very hot, with temperatures above 40\u00b0C, which can make outdoor activities uncomfortable, although it is a good time if you prefer to avoid crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In <strong>winter (December to February)<\/strong>, temperatures are cool during the day and cold at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuantos_dias_estar_en_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>How many days should I stay in Ouarzazate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two days are enough to visit Ksar Ait Ben Haddou and the city. If you want to include other nearby sites, you'll of course need more days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%A8_Reflexion_final_de_mi_visita_a_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>\u2728 Final reflection of my visit to Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, Ouarzazate as a city didn't quite captivate me. I didn't find the authentic charm I did in Tinghir, where local life and the natural environment blend in a much more genuine way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, staying a couple of days in the area was completely worth it for the opportunity to visit the impressive Ksar Ait Ben Haddou. This adobe gem, steeped in history and the setting for so many films, is one of those stops that justifies the detour on its own. Sometimes, more than the destination itself, what truly matters is what a place allows you to discover in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_de_Ouarzazate\"><\/span>Video of Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ouarzazate y el Ksar Ait Ben Haddou #travelguide  #morocco\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D3s01k3b0_s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ubicada en el umbral del desierto del Sahara, Ouarzazate es una ciudad que tiene algunas cosas interesante para ver, con mezcla de historia, cine y paisajes \u00e1ridos. 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