Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Great South, will take you to the immense arid expanses of the Moroccan desert. At the confluence of the Drâa and the Dades, not far from the Ziz, the landscapes turn into a kingdom of palm groves, orchards, and gardens, but also of regs and ergs. Above the valleys and at the gates of the desert, Ouarzazate is perched at 1160m on the high plateaus of the Atlas. The city thus benefits from an exceptional climate for the region: winters are mild (around 15 ° C), while in summer, temperatures can exceed 35 ° C! A trip not to be missed under any circumstances!
At the heart of the Saharan universe, a former garrison town during the French protectorate, Ouarzazate, is on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara. Crossroads of civilizations and peoples, the region has enjoyed great prosperity for centuries, particularly flourishing trade and crafts. Set off on the oasis road, discovering adobe kasbahs, guardians of the history and legends of the great South. Ouarzazate is the starting point for many excursions to the oases and giant dunes of southern Morocco.
How do I get to Ouarzazate?
If you want to come and visit Ouarzazate, nothing could be simpler! The plane is still the fastest way.
- By Plane: More direct, ideal for families, the plane is the fastest means of transport to get to Ouarzazate to make the most of your stay at the Ouarzazate hotel as quickly as possible.
- By Train and Bus: Take the bus from Marrakech to Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate: what is the best time to visit it?
Ouarzazate has a hot Mediterranean climate with dry summer (Csa) according to the Köppen-Geiger classification. The average temperature in Ouarzazate is 19.5 ° C, and the precipitation averages 161.9 mm.
- For comparison in Rabat, the annual average temperature is 17.3 ° C, and the average precipitation is 527.9 mm.
- The best months to visit Ouarzazate are April, May, June, September October.
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