City in Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Getting around Ouarzazate
How to get around Ouarzazate
Walk in the center; petit taxis for Taourirt and the studios. Buses and grand taxis connect Marrakech, Zagora and Tinghir; Ait Benhaddou needs a taxi or tour.
Ways to get around Ouarzazate
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CTM / Supratours bus | About 80–120 MAD to Marrakech | 4–5 h over Tizi n'Tichka pass |
| Grand taxi (shared) | About 100–140 MAD per seat to Marrakech | Faster; leaves when full |
| Petit taxi | About 10–25 MAD | Short rides in town |
| Taxi or tour to Ait Benhaddou | About 250–400 MAD return | About 30 km; negotiate wait time |
Taxis in Ouarzazate
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis are cheap; agree fares for longer trips to Ait Benhaddou first.
Arriving in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate (OZZ)
Small airport 3–5 km from town; flights are limited; petit taxi about 30–50 MAD, 10 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968-Convention IDP with your home licence; the 1949 version is no longer accepted. Police speed checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Morocco: Al Boraq high-speed trains link Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca; ONCF trains reach Marrakech and Fez. CTM and Supratours buses cover the rest, and shared grand taxis fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Ouarzazate?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis are cheap; agree fares for longer trips to Ait Benhaddou first.
What's the best way to get around Ouarzazate?
Walk in the center; petit taxis for Taourirt and the studios. Buses and grand taxis connect Marrakech, Zagora and Tinghir; Ait Benhaddou needs a taxi or tour.
How do I get from the airport to Ouarzazate?
Small airport 3–5 km from town; flights are limited; petit taxi about 30–50 MAD, 10 min.
Is Ouarzazate walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- CTM buses
- Visit Morocco (Moroccan National Tourist Office)
- CTM
- Supratours
- ONDA Moroccan airports
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