Top Things to do in Ouarzazate
The 6 Best Free Things to do in Ouarzazate, Souss-Massa-Draa Region
The tiny Moroccan town of Ouarzazate is a caramel-colored oasis set against a clear blue African sky. Be inspired by Ait Benhaddou, a beautifully preserved Kasbah that's a UNESCO World Heritage site, or walk in the starry path of celebrities by taking a tour of one of Ouarzazate's two movie studios. Tour the surrounding dunes on camel-back, or simply bask in the quiet bustle of the bargaining sessions at local markets.
Restaurants in Ouarzazate
1. Excursions Around Morocco
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Our goal is to help you live the best experiences, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which not only allows you to discover those places that interest you but, for a few days, get closer to our customs and way of life.
2. Jebel Sahro
3. Oasis Fint
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4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By nolskiman - Southampton, United Kingdom
if only more places lived up to their billing, as flint does, spectacular oasis set into rugged stoney landscape, plenty of bird life along the valley bottom, with the usual shepherds tending their flocks of sheep, goats and camels, walk up through the small fields and gardens, where the locals still tend to the corn, pomegranates, and dates. this is why we love Morocco....................(oh bye the way, we had no hassle and everyone we met was very friendly and welcoming)
4. Tizi n Tichka
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tizi_n'Tichka
Reviewed By 480mirav - Smarje Pri Jelsah, Slovenia
Atlas mountains form a range extending over a good part of Morocco, reaching 4000 m and higher. Tizi-n-Tichka is one of the best known passes at the altitude of 2260 m. Before our trip I read about this road and I was a bit scared of the dangers lurking on travellers. The road was presented as a scary, winding path amongst precipices and hanging rocks. Well, it is nothing like that. It is a fairly good road, winding of course, and sometimes it is better not to look around too much, but all in all, it is not so bad and dangerous. The whole passage is very long, I would say about 100 km, but it takes a lot of time, because allmost the entire road is under reconstruction. In a couple of years crossing the Atlas mountains will be a piece of cake. The village at the top does not look like much, but you can buy a nice souvenir. If you like minerals, take some time and admire the vast choice. You can negotiate a good price. Descent towards the town of Ouarzazate is not extremely steep and you only have to be attentive because of road works.
5. Cooperative des Tapis
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By edc338 - Arlington, United States
Our tour stopped at Cooperative des Tapis. I should note that in the past I have visited several carpet shops, including one in Fez. As a result my expectations were quite low. However I was pleasantly surprised. Compared to Cooperative des Tapis, those previous shops were used car sales lots. Upon first entering the establishment we were allowed to gawk at several rooms with carpets covering the walls. Then we were gathered into the central room for a presentation. It began with a description of Berber culture, from tent stakes to weaving looms. One item I found particularly fascinating was wedding dress secured by 99-tiny buttons which the groom would have to deal with on his wedding night :) Intermixed with the cultural items were carpets which had been hand woven by Berber women. On a previous tour I visited a nomadic Berber family and saw one being woven. It was interesting to see where it might have ended up. Each of the first rugs shown was accompanied by commentary about the design and the fibers used. Of interest, dromedary camels are only sheared once in their lifetime, usually at 3-4 years of age. The carpet display gradually became the primary focus of the presentation, with rug after run being spread out until the floor was covered with several layers. While they were clearly interested in selling carpets, I never felt any pressure to buy. When questioned they would provide details about individual carpets. Several of our tour group did buy. In one case they wrapped up a runner to be carried by the purchaser on the bus, while others were put aside for subsequent shipment back to the buyer's home. All in all it was a very educational experience
6. Labyrinthe Du Sud
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3.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By wprawlings - Tucson, United States
This shop has an amazing assortment of antique Berber artifacts and jewelry, as well as wonderful, high quality rugs. We bought a large rug that was shipped to us and it arrived in perfect shape right after we arrived home. We asked them to delay the shipment so it would not arrive before we got home and they shipped it on the day we suggested. We also purchased some small items and jewelry for gifts and we felt that we paid a fair price for everything. I would highly recommend a visit to this store if you get a chance to visit it.
