Day Trip : Ouarzazate (Taourirte Kasbah Cinema Musem, Movies Studios, Fint Oasis)

Morocco has been the chosen filming location for everything from the classic Lawrence of Arabia, to the big box office success The Mummy and even smaller indie flicks like Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. But what really drew attention to the area, was the recent choice to film various scenes of Game of Thrones, Season 3 in the area.

Morocco has attracted Hollywood studios to set up base in Ouarzazate.

KASBAH TAOURIRT

Kasbah Taourirt is a citadel in the centre of Ouarzazate. It was the official residence of the Glaoui family who owned the valuable trade routes between Marrakech and the Sahara. Their powerful stronghold on this important economic belt allowed them to build the formidable Taourirt which was probably the largest of their kasbahs.

The huge number of small rooms are some indication of how many of the Glaoui family and their servants lived in the kasbah during their powerful years. However, it has been restored – polished back to show off the craftsmanship that only the Glaoui family could afford. To get a feel for what it was like to live in the Kasbah, head out the back where you’ll find Moroccan families still living in some of these tiny rooms. For a small fee they’ll be more than happy to show you around.