History
Ouarzazate (pronounced almost like: “Where’s Oz At”).
This place carries with it the usual chilled-out charm of the southern regions, but because of its size, has a bit of a cosmopolitan feel, which is no surprise considering its infamous connection with blockbuster cinema. Two major film production studios are located here, a film school and even a museum of cinema.
The number of A-list celebrities that have graced the streets and cafés of Ouarzazate is impressive. From Brad Pitt to Cate Blanchett and Martin Scorsese, many of Hollywood’s most successful actors, directors and producers have spent weeks, if not months, here working and enjoying all Ouarazate and the surrounding region have to offer.
Geography
The city of Ouarzazate, which has approximately 80,000 inhabitants.
From Marrakech to Ouarzazate it’s a distance of about 200 kilometers with a travel time of around 4 hours. Since the landscape of this route is very attractive and there are also some amazing things to see on the route, in our experience you should definitely plan more time for the trip.
