{"id":4326,"date":"2024-11-13T15:10:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T14:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/?p=4326"},"modified":"2025-07-31T06:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T05:50:26","slug":"learn-all-about-the-history-of-ouarzazate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/tout-apprendre-sur-lhistoire-de-ouarzazate\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn all about the history of Ouarzazate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many tourists are attracted by the the city and history of Ouarzazate<\/strong><\/a>. This old town<\/strong> is located at southern Morocco<\/strong> and everyone knows it as the gateway to the desert<\/strong>. This is one of destinations<\/strong> full of wonders for you to discover. take your breath away<\/strong>. In fact, it is an obligatory stop that links Marrakech<\/strong> at Sahara desert<\/strong>. L'oases of the South, <\/strong>it will appeal to all those seeking serenity and tranquillity. So, before you go, find out more about the history of Ouarzazate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing Ouarzazate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ouarzazate is nestled in the south of the Grand Atlas<\/strong>at the crossroads between the valleys<\/strong> of the Dr\u00e2a and Dad\u00e8s rivers, as well as the roads to Marrakech and Agadir. In the 7th century, this area was used as a passageway for the caravans <\/strong>which transports goods arriving from theNorth Africa <\/strong>and are directed towards the north of theMoroccan Atlas<\/strong>including Marrakech<\/strong> and Fez<\/strong>. It was not until 1928 that Ouarzazate<\/strong> became a garrison town for the French colonial power. In 1958, it gained its independence during the visit of His Majesty Mohamed V.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the twentieth century, the city still preserved an authentic character typical of the great spaces<\/strong> countryside. An atmosphere desert<\/strong> betrayed by palm groves<\/strong> and architecture Berber <\/strong>rustic characterise the the great Moroccan south.<\/strong> Not forgetting the homes imperial<\/strong> which served as command posts for the ca\u00efds. All this is part of thehistory of Ouarzazate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treasures of Ouarzazate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Taourirt Kasbah, a magical place in the history of Ouarzazate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Kasbah<\/strong> means fortified castles from the Middle Ages. Built in the 17th century in adobe<\/a>This is one of Ouarzazate's rare gems. With its ancient Medina<\/strong>it is listed <\/strong>at UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. Nestling right in the centre of the region, this beautiful residence has two crenellated towers and is considered to be one of the best-preserved Kasbahs in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ksar of A\u00eft-Ben-Haddou<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Ksar <\/strong>is defined as a group of earthen buildings surrounded by walls. Located 30 kilometres from Ouarzazate, the site of A\u00eft-Ben-Haddou is an impressive example of the architecture of the Southern Morocco<\/strong>. Classified as world heritage<\/strong> of Humanity by UNESCO, this fortified village<\/strong> dominates the Ounila valley and leaves a lasting impression. Dating from the 11th century, this fortress is one of the oldest and most grandiose ksars in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ouarzazate, the city of cinema<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With its magnificent light, its tourist attractions <\/strong>With its authentic landscapes and breathtaking scenery, Ouarzazate has become Africa's film capital. It is nicknamed<\/strong> \"Africa's Hollywood\" and is one of the leading locations for film shoots. It has several film studios. <\/strong>These include Atlas Studios, one of the largest in the world. Visit visit these studios<\/a> is an absolute must for your holidays in Morocco<\/strong>. It takes you on a journey through the history of cinema. Several films were shot in these studios (The Ten Commandments, The Diamond of the Nile, Asterix and Cleopatra, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beginnings of cinema in Ouarzazate date back to colonial times. Cinema facilities were then set up in the region, offering all the services required by the world's film producers: dressing rooms, offices, exterior sets, film sets, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morocco break: visit Ouarzazate and the surrounding area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The natural settings of his film studios<\/strong>the authentic character of its souks<\/strong>the walks<\/strong> in the green palm grove<\/strong>the walk in the desert<\/strong> and in the maze of rooms of the imperial cities<\/strong>Ouarzazate has no shortage of places to visit. This Moroccan town is ideal for excursions <\/strong>and your family holiday<\/strong>. It is an exceptional tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you're wondering how to get to\u00a0Ouarzazate<\/strong>\u00a0when you\u00a0travel<\/strong>\u00a0in Morocco? Without going through a tour operator, you can\u00a0rent a car<\/strong>\u00a0from Marrakech or Ouarzazate airports, take the buses that run between Marrakech and Ouarzazate. Once there, you can stay at the Ksar Ighnda<\/strong> 3 km from A\u00eft Ben Haddou, the most beautiful establishment in southern Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to change of scenery<\/strong>It's a great way to get away from it all, Discover Morocco<\/strong> or find a themed holiday? Head for the Southern Morocco<\/strong> and visit the beautiful and history of Ouarzazate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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De nombreux touristes sont attir\u00e9s par la ville et l\u2019histoire de Ouarzazate. Cette vieille ville est situ\u00e9e au sud du Maroc et tout le monde la conna\u00eet comme \u00e9tant la porte du d\u00e9sert. C\u2019est une des destinations authentiques regorgeant de merveilles \u00e0 vous couper le souffle. En effet, elle constitue un arr\u00eat oblig\u00e9 qui relie Marrakech au d\u00e9sert du Sahara. L\u2019oasis du Sud, il s\u00e9duira tous ce qui […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2459,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4326"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5301,"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4326\/revisions\/5301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ksarighnda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}