Ouarzazate Morocco

Quarzazate Morocco is a southern Moroccan city. The city lies in close proximity to the Atlas Mountains and is situated in a valley. The term Quarzazate is a derivative of Berber word that means 'without noise'.

Quarzazate Morocco is a popular tourist stopover for travelers on their way to the desert of Sahara. The dilapidated remnants of the ancient Kasbahs are reminders of the bygone days. The Kashbah ruins have had recent renovations and it has often been as a movie backdrop. The panoramic landscape of the city of Quarzazate in Morocco offers a beautiful experience to the travelers on a tour of the area.

Quarzazate city at Morocco is famed as the film capital of the kingdom Morocco. Several films including The Mountains of the Moon, Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars have been shot in Quarzazate. The film studio in the outskirts of the town is a remarkable sight and is open to public visits.

The city of Quarzazate in Morocco hosts plenty of luxury hotels and costly restaurants. Shopping in Quarzazate city of Morocco is a bit expensive since the goods are pricey and the shopkeepers unrelenting.

Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village close to Quarzazate Morocco, is home to splendid specimens of clay architecture and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The excursions into Sahara desert through the valley of River Draa initiate from the Quarzazate city.

Quarzazate Morocco is famous for its beautiful rugs and carpets made by the Artisans Cooperative in the city.