Ouarzazate a city of different cultures and artistic traditions it is in the midst of the desert and is the point of the departure for the oasis.
The city is also known among tourists by its marvellous town. Many people the world come especially to ouarzazate to live these fantastic spiritual moments before the pure down beneath the virgin Sahara.
One of the attractive things in ouarzazate its the luxurious hotels which provide all means of rest to actors and directors who choose this city as location for their films.
The city is importance is increasing to the point that it is now called the Moroccan Hollywood.
Apart from its artistic role, the city has historical importance, it has two kasbahs the UNESCO has included in its heritage programme.
The city knows the rose festival every year which take place in kelaa mgouna. This festival attracts local and foreign visitors.

places to see :

Taourirt Kasbah with the old palace and the old jewish quarter

Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the background of gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, the Jewel of the Nile and many others.

kelaa of megouna, the valley's finest rose gardens.

The Ziz valley, the road to the desert.