Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate is a city and capital of in the region of , south-central . Ouarzazate is a primary tourist destination in Morocco during the holidays, as well as a starting point for excursions into and across the Draa Valley and the desert.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Ouarzazate Airport and Atlas Corporation Studios.

Airport terminal
is an serving , a city in the region in . The airport served 52,791 passengers in 2016.

Recording studio
Photo: Manuel Heinemann, Public domain.
Atlas Studios is a film studio located 5 kilometres west of the city of in . Most of the property lies in the nearby desert and mountains. is situated 4 km west of Ouarzazate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tabounte and Tifoultoute.

Town
is a town in , , . According to the 2004 census it has a population of 21,198. is situated 4½ km southeast of Ouarzazate.

Village
is a village, which is situated 6 km west of Ouarzazate.

Ouarzazate

Latitude
30.9322° or 30° 55′ 56″ north
Longitude
-6.9257° or 6° 55′ 32″ west
Population
53,500
Elevation
1,140 metres (3,740 feet)
Open location code
8C2MW3JF+VP
Geo­Names ID
6546557
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From Arabic to French—“Ouarzazate” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ouarzazate Airport and Kasbah Taourirt.

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