This is a city out of the bowels of the earth in the desert in the south of the Kingdom, with a variety of decorations as elusive qu'époustouflants. Burning sand, snow-capped peaks, lush palm groves and oases, haughty ksours, fortified villages and sumptuous Kasbah, this is the charm of an idyllic town in another millennium. Ouarzazate, a city of the convergence of cultures and crafts, marks the starting point of the road oasis. It is at the crossroads between the valley of Drâa- who digs up his bed Agadir- Dadès- from the High Atlas and the Ziz that feeds the immense palm grove of Tafilalet before getting lost in the sands of Taouz .
Two magnificent kasbahs catch the traveler, dazzled by so much beauty: the Taourit and that of Aït Ben Haddou, located 30 km from the city. The reputation of these two "monuments" is such that films like "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Sheltering Sky" have set up shop. And ultimate coronation of the framework: UNESCO declared these two World Heritage kasbah.
In Ouarzazate, endowed with beautiful and luxurious hotels, you can mark a break before venturing into the desert where all kinds of sensations decorate the trip. We will discover with amazement Kelâa Gouna, the most beautiful rose gardens in the valley, the ancient Kasbah Glaoui balanced on a rock, the Dades gorges, huge limestone block cut of a saber .The Ziz Valley, she punctuates the way to the desert. The Oued Ziz, lined with tall palm trees from which emerge ksours and sublime Kasbah IFRI form an emerald cloth that offers a dazzling spectacle. Once through the door Erfoud, the desert in all its nakedness and splendor. .
Between Ouarzazate and Marrakech, the High Atlas, which can be seen in the distance during the descent of Er Rachidia to Ouarzazate, a natural barrier. The road is borrowed through the so-so, but the moisture-laden winds and cool ocean, do not. Therefore, when we take the road to Marrakech, is a semi-arid desert first 2260m pass in a landscape of high altitude, culminating in the Tizi-n-Tichka (above sea level), and, as one goes to Marrakech palm trees and greenery were rediscovered. The air is warmer and more humid.
The landscape around the Tizi-n-Tichka are beautiful, and the neck itself is a pleasant stopover because it's cool. The various objects merchants are not mistaken and occupy the neck as an army headquarters. Better not show that you speak French or English, or even German or Spanish or you will suffer an attack with heavy artillery. It is best to speak Czech or Norwegian you, merchants will be confused and will leave you alone.
Visit:
The Casbah Taourit
This was once the residence of the Pasha of Marrakech (XIX) and is considered one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Its buildings are made of mud flats rich, simple houses and crenellated towers profusely decorated. It is possible to visit the old Glaoui apartments where you can admire the dining room and the favorite who kept their decoration painted stucco ceilings and cedar.
The craft center located opposite the Casbah Taourit, the center is the opportunity to buy some local handicrafts including the famous carpet "Ouzguita."
Ait Benhaddou22 km northwest of Ouarzazate recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the ksours of Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Largely uninhabited, this fortified village is a model of earthen architecture (crenellated towers and decorated with diamond-shaped patterns). The walk to the dungeon of the old casbah can enjoy a breathtaking view with the foreground, the surrounding arid, and in the background, the silhouette of the Atlas.
Kasbah Tifoultoute8 km west of Ouarzazate past, this old fortress belonged to the family of Glaoui (Pasha of Marrakech). Built on a rocky promontory, it reigns supreme over the valley of Oued Ouarzazate. Converted into a hotel and restaurant, there gives evening performances of traditional dances.
Dades Gorges Todra The rugged landscape of Dades Gorge (east of town) with its deep and winding canyon is dazzling. Legend has it that he who ventured into these grooves, it escaped the robbers who controlled the passage to the left thank you fearsome lions of Atlas, the last was killed in 1905. After the village of Msemrir, the territory of the Ait Atta, a track leads to Agoudal then Imilchil which takes place in September the famous "Moussem Betrothed" in which the young women in the region are looking for a husband. Another track starting from Agoudal leads to Todra Gorge. The road Todra undertakes along a lush palm grove bordering the river. The most impressive spectacle remains a narrow corridor of ten meters dominated by two high cliffs 300 meters.
Dades
Nicknamed "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs", the Dades Valley is a popular area for tourists. One can only deplore the state of degradation of many kasbahs. Fortunately, some sites such as the palm of Ouarzazate have stood the test of time. Founded in the twelfth century by Yacoub el-Mansour, known for growing roses and production of rose water, the park is home to beautiful mansions; the "Amerhidil casbah" with its delicately carved outer walls is a major component. As the capital of the rose, the fortified town of El Gouna Kelaa, its ruined kasbah still have beautiful ornaments.
Draa Valley
This valley runs along the Wadi Draa 200 km from Ouarzazate to Zagora (the "gateway to the desert"). Its course through a variety of palm trees and lush villages. Grand classic Moroccan tourism, this trip allows especially to discover beautiful ksours sleek. The brave traveler can go to Zagora and hamid to admire the first big dunes of the Sahara desert.
Two magnificent kasbahs catch the traveler, dazzled by so much beauty: the Taourit and that of Aït Ben Haddou, located 30 km from the city. The reputation of these two "monuments" is such that films like "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Sheltering Sky" have set up shop. And ultimate coronation of the framework: UNESCO declared these two World Heritage kasbah.
In Ouarzazate, endowed with beautiful and luxurious hotels, you can mark a break before venturing into the desert where all kinds of sensations decorate the trip. We will discover with amazement Kelâa Gouna, the most beautiful rose gardens in the valley, the ancient Kasbah Glaoui balanced on a rock, the Dades gorges, huge limestone block cut of a saber .The Ziz Valley, she punctuates the way to the desert. The Oued Ziz, lined with tall palm trees from which emerge ksours and sublime Kasbah IFRI form an emerald cloth that offers a dazzling spectacle. Once through the door Erfoud, the desert in all its nakedness and splendor. .
Between Ouarzazate and Marrakech, the High Atlas, which can be seen in the distance during the descent of Er Rachidia to Ouarzazate, a natural barrier. The road is borrowed through the so-so, but the moisture-laden winds and cool ocean, do not. Therefore, when we take the road to Marrakech, is a semi-arid desert first 2260m pass in a landscape of high altitude, culminating in the Tizi-n-Tichka (above sea level), and, as one goes to Marrakech palm trees and greenery were rediscovered. The air is warmer and more humid.
The landscape around the Tizi-n-Tichka are beautiful, and the neck itself is a pleasant stopover because it's cool. The various objects merchants are not mistaken and occupy the neck as an army headquarters. Better not show that you speak French or English, or even German or Spanish or you will suffer an attack with heavy artillery. It is best to speak Czech or Norwegian you, merchants will be confused and will leave you alone.
Visit:
The Casbah Taourit
This was once the residence of the Pasha of Marrakech (XIX) and is considered one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Its buildings are made of mud flats rich, simple houses and crenellated towers profusely decorated. It is possible to visit the old Glaoui apartments where you can admire the dining room and the favorite who kept their decoration painted stucco ceilings and cedar.
The craft center located opposite the Casbah Taourit, the center is the opportunity to buy some local handicrafts including the famous carpet "Ouzguita."
Ait Benhaddou22 km northwest of Ouarzazate recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the ksours of Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Largely uninhabited, this fortified village is a model of earthen architecture (crenellated towers and decorated with diamond-shaped patterns). The walk to the dungeon of the old casbah can enjoy a breathtaking view with the foreground, the surrounding arid, and in the background, the silhouette of the Atlas.
Kasbah Tifoultoute8 km west of Ouarzazate past, this old fortress belonged to the family of Glaoui (Pasha of Marrakech). Built on a rocky promontory, it reigns supreme over the valley of Oued Ouarzazate. Converted into a hotel and restaurant, there gives evening performances of traditional dances.
Dades Gorges Todra The rugged landscape of Dades Gorge (east of town) with its deep and winding canyon is dazzling. Legend has it that he who ventured into these grooves, it escaped the robbers who controlled the passage to the left thank you fearsome lions of Atlas, the last was killed in 1905. After the village of Msemrir, the territory of the Ait Atta, a track leads to Agoudal then Imilchil which takes place in September the famous "Moussem Betrothed" in which the young women in the region are looking for a husband. Another track starting from Agoudal leads to Todra Gorge. The road Todra undertakes along a lush palm grove bordering the river. The most impressive spectacle remains a narrow corridor of ten meters dominated by two high cliffs 300 meters.
Dades
Nicknamed "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs", the Dades Valley is a popular area for tourists. One can only deplore the state of degradation of many kasbahs. Fortunately, some sites such as the palm of Ouarzazate have stood the test of time. Founded in the twelfth century by Yacoub el-Mansour, known for growing roses and production of rose water, the park is home to beautiful mansions; the "Amerhidil casbah" with its delicately carved outer walls is a major component. As the capital of the rose, the fortified town of El Gouna Kelaa, its ruined kasbah still have beautiful ornaments.
Draa Valley
This valley runs along the Wadi Draa 200 km from Ouarzazate to Zagora (the "gateway to the desert"). Its course through a variety of palm trees and lush villages. Grand classic Moroccan tourism, this trip allows especially to discover beautiful ksours sleek. The brave traveler can go to Zagora and hamid to admire the first big dunes of the Sahara desert.
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