Destinations · Morocco
Ouarzazate, and the Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou
Journey through the dramatic landscapes of the High Atlas to Ouarzazate, the legendary “Hollywood of Africa.” Discover the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah and step behind the scenes at the Atlas Cinema Studios, while experiencing the rich Amazigh heritage of Morocco’s southern valleys.
The Ksar
The most photographed earthen village in Morocco, and still worth the detour.
- Aït Ben Haddou, UNESCO-listed
- Its earthen architecture
In Ouarzazate
The town that half of cinema's deserts were filmed in.
- Taourirt Kasbah
- Atlas Cinema Studios
The Southern Valleys
The drive is part of the visit, not the way to it.
- The High Atlas road
- Amazigh heritage of the south