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Ouarzazate \u2013 The Gateway to the Desert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ouarzazate<\/strong> is a city in southern Morocco<\/strong>, located at the crossroads between the High Atlas<\/strong> and the vast Saharan expanses. It is approximately 200 km southeast of Marrakech<\/strong>, and is often called the gateway to the desert<\/strong> due to its strategic position on the routes leading to the Sahara.
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A centre of international cinema<\/strong>
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Ouarzazate is known throughout the world for being a top place in the cinema<\/strong>. Thanks to its desert landscapes and spectacular natural light and its stable climate, many productions and international tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • \ud83c\udfed Atlas Studios<\/strong> : one of the most major film studios in the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83c\udfa5 Movies and tv shows filmed in Ouarzazate :\n
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    • Gladiator<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lawrence of Arabia<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Ouarzazate \u2013 La Porte du D\u00e9sert Ouarzazate est une ville du sud du Maroc, situ\u00e9e au carrefour entre le Haut Atlas et les grandes \u00e9tendues sahariennes. Elle se trouve \u00e0 environ 200 km au sud-est de Marrakech, et est souvent […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[42],"activities":[23,20,39,29,32,41,25],"trip_types":[22,26,24,34,30,47],"difficulty":[],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6461","trip","type-trip","status-publish","hentry","destination-ouarzazate","activities-city-tour","activities-navigation-de-plaisance","activities-rafting","activities-randonnee","activities-safari-dans-la-jungle","activities-ski","activities-velo","trip_types-adapte-aux-enfants","trip_types-convient-aux-chiens","trip_types-culturelle","trip_types-respectueux-de-la-nature","trip_types-sejour-a-la-maison","trip_types-voyages-de-week-end","travel-monster-post","no-post-thumbnail","latest_post"],"packages_ids":[6946],"trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"code":"WTE-2762","price":5000,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"MAD","symbol":"MAD "},"duration":{"days":4,"nights":3,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"days"},"discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":10,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"min_pax":1,"max_pax":"","description":"

      \u2708\ufe0f Description of Trip : Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Desert<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      \ud83d\udccd Destination<\/strong> : Ouarzazate, Morocco<\/h3>\n

      \ud83d\udd52 Duration<\/strong> : 3 days \/ 2 nights<\/h3>\n

      \ud83c\udf04 Type of stay<\/strong> : Culture, nature, cinema, adventure in the wilderness<\/h3>\n
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      \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Day 1 : Arrival in Ouarzazate<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Arrival to Ouarzazate (by air or transfer from Marrakech).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Welcome and installation in a riad<\/strong> or a traditional hotel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt<\/strong>, one of the jewels of Berber heritage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Free time to stroll around the city.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Dinner traditional moroccan in a local restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Day 2 : Ait Ben Haddou & Film Studios<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Breakfast at the accommodation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Excursion to the famous Ksar of A\u00eft Ben Haddou<\/strong>, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

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            Guided tour of this iconic fortified village used in numerous films (Gladiator<\/em>, Game of Thrones<\/em>, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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            Breakfast overlooking the valley.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            In the afternoon, visit the Atlas Studios<\/strong>, the largest film studios in Africa.<\/p>\n

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              Discovery of the scenes of filming and behind the scenes of the international cinema.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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              Return to Ouarzazate and free time (possibility of hammam or shopping artisanal).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Day 3 : Oasis of Fint & Departure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                Breakfast.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Departure for an excursion to the Oasis of Fint<\/strong>, a green haven of peace nestled in the heart of the rocky desert.<\/p>\n

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                  Walk in the oasis, discovery of local life and natural landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Return to Ouarzazate for lunch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Transfer to the airport or continue to another destination (such as Zagora<\/strong> or Merzouga<\/strong> to explore the Sahara).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  \u2705 What is included :<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    Accommodation (2 nights)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Breakfasts + some meals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Transport and local transfers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Guided tours (A\u00eft Ben Haddou, studios, oasis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Entrance fees to the monuments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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