hitas » OUARZAZATE GUIDE https://ouarzazateguide.com Your Guide to Ouarzazate and its Region Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:56:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://ouarzazateguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/iconlogo-63x63.png hitas » OUARZAZATE GUIDE https://ouarzazateguide.com 32 32 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Filmed in Ouarzazate, Morocco Ait Ben Haddou as Ancient Troy https://ouarzazateguide.com/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-filmed-in-ouarzazate-morocco-ait-ben-haddou-as-ancient-troy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-filmed-in-ouarzazate-morocco-ait-ben-haddou-as-ancient-troy https://ouarzazateguide.com/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-filmed-in-ouarzazate-morocco-ait-ben-haddou-as-ancient-troy/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:53:42 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1715 Discover how Christopher Nolan transformed Morocco’s UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou into the legendary city of Troy for The Odyssey, further cementing Ouarzazate’s reputation as one of the world’s leading film destinations. Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic The Odyssey has once again placed Ouarzazate, Morocco, at the center of international cinema. The Academy Award-winning director selected […]

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-filmed-in-ouarzazate-morocco-ait-ben-haddou-as-ancient-troy/feed/ 0 New Direct Flights from Paris to Ouarzazate: Three Weekly Transavia Services Starting Summer 2026 https://ouarzazateguide.com/new-direct-flights-from-paris-to-ouarzazate-three-weekly-transavia-services-starting-summer-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-direct-flights-from-paris-to-ouarzazate-three-weekly-transavia-services-starting-summer-2026 https://ouarzazateguide.com/new-direct-flights-from-paris-to-ouarzazate-three-weekly-transavia-services-starting-summer-2026/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:48:28 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1711 the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is continuing to strengthen air connectivity to several regional destinations through its partnership with Transavia. Starting with the summer season, Ouarzazate and Dakhla will each benefit from three direct weekly flights from Paris-Orly. For Ouarzazate, an additional weekly frequency has been added to the existing service. Flights will now […]

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/new-direct-flights-from-paris-to-ouarzazate-three-weekly-transavia-services-starting-summer-2026/feed/ 0 Ouarzazate’s Tourism Sector Sees Record Growth: A 2026 Performance Review https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazates-tourism-sector-sees-record-growth-a-2026-performance-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ouarzazates-tourism-sector-sees-record-growth-a-2026-performance-review https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazates-tourism-sector-sees-record-growth-a-2026-performance-review/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 01:05:21 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1681 Ouarzazate continues to captivate global travelers by seamlessly blending its rich historical heritage with breathtaking natural oases and deep-rooted traditions. Once a vital crossroads for trans-Saharan caravans, the city has evolved into a premier destination for those seeking both adventure and cultural authenticity. Now widely recognized as the “Hollywood of Africa,” Ouarzazate leverages its cinematic […]

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazates-tourism-sector-sees-record-growth-a-2026-performance-review/feed/ 0 Ouarzazate Celebrates Cinema with the First Edition of OIUFF https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-celebrates-cinema-with-the-first-edition-of-oiuff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ouarzazate-celebrates-cinema-with-the-first-edition-of-oiuff https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-celebrates-cinema-with-the-first-edition-of-oiuff/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:40:40 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1673 The Cinema Museum of Ouarzazate hosted, on Tuesday evening, the opening ceremony of the inaugural edition of the Ouarzazate International University Film Festival (OIUFF), organized at the initiative of the Polydisciplinary Faculty of Ouarzazate and the Ouarzazate Creative Film Foundation. As part of the university’s commitment to engaging with its cultural and creative environment, this […]

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-celebrates-cinema-with-the-first-edition-of-oiuff/feed/ 0 The 13th Edition of the Eco Trail Morocco officially kicked off in Ouarzazate https://ouarzazateguide.com/the-13th-edition-of-the-eco-trail-morocco-officially-kicked-off-in-ouarzazate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-13th-edition-of-the-eco-trail-morocco-officially-kicked-off-in-ouarzazate https://ouarzazateguide.com/the-13th-edition-of-the-eco-trail-morocco-officially-kicked-off-in-ouarzazate/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:37:18 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1665 The 13th edition of the Eco Trail Morocco officially kicked off on Wednesday in Ouarzazate, featuring a 70 km running race divided into three stages and attracting more than 300 participants. Running until April 17, this sporting event aims to raise awareness about environmental protection, promote outdoor physical activity, and highlight the region’s tourism potential […]

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/the-13th-edition-of-the-eco-trail-morocco-officially-kicked-off-in-ouarzazate/feed/ 0 Ouarzazate at the Heart of The Old Stories: Moses https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-at-the-heart-of-the-old-stories-moses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ouarzazate-at-the-heart-of-the-old-stories-moses https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-at-the-heart-of-the-old-stories-moses/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:55:10 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1659 Morocco is emerging as the primary filming hub for the biblical epic The Old Stories: Moses, led by Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley. According to information released by the production team, a significant portion of the series was shot in Ouarzazate. Long nicknamed the “Hollywood of the Desert,” the city serves as the backbone of the […]

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-at-the-heart-of-the-old-stories-moses/feed/ 0 Ouarzazate: The Hollywood of Morocco https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-the-hollywood-of-morocco/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ouarzazate-the-hollywood-of-morocco https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-the-hollywood-of-morocco/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:32:38 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1641 Located on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Morocco, Ouarzazate is a film destination. It has attracted filmmakers worldwide for decades, earning it the nickname “Hollywood of Morocco.” The town’s unique landscapes and authentic settings make it an appealing choice for filmmakers working on movies with ancient, desert-based storylines. One of Ouarzazate’s unique features […]

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-the-hollywood-of-morocco/feed/ 0 Skoura Oasis is a lush palm grove near Ouarzazate https://ouarzazateguide.com/skoura-oasis-is-a-lush-palm-grove-near-ouarzazate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skoura-oasis-is-a-lush-palm-grove-near-ouarzazate https://ouarzazateguide.com/skoura-oasis-is-a-lush-palm-grove-near-ouarzazate/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:21:10 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1378 Skoura Oasis is one of the most beautiful and authentic destinations in southern Morocco. Located about 40 km east of Ouarzazate,

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/skoura-oasis-is-a-lush-palm-grove-near-ouarzazate/feed/ 0 Discover Aït Ben Haddou with OuarzazateGuide.com https://ouarzazateguide.com/discover-ait-ben-haddou-with-ouarzazateguide-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discover-ait-ben-haddou-with-ouarzazateguide-com https://ouarzazateguide.com/discover-ait-ben-haddou-with-ouarzazateguide-com/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:51:35 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1374 Aït Ben Haddou is one of Morocco’s most famous historical landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site,

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]]> https://ouarzazateguide.com/discover-ait-ben-haddou-with-ouarzazateguide-com/feed/ 0 Ouarzazate, Morocco – Your Complete Travel Guide https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-morocco-your-complete-travel-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ouarzazate-morocco-your-complete-travel-guide https://ouarzazateguide.com/ouarzazate-morocco-your-complete-travel-guide/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:44:45 +0000 https://ouarzazateguide.com/?p=1369 Ouarzazate is one of Morocco’s most iconic travel destinations, known worldwide as the Gateway to the Sahara Desert. Located between the High Atlas Mountains and the vast desert landscapes of southern Morocco, Ouarzazate attracts travelers seeking culture, adventure, cinema, and authentic local experiences.

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