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Ouarzazate’s hotels split between the walkable city centre, the palm-grove and lake district on the northern edge, and the kasbah villages outside town. Most mid-range rooms cost 400 to 800 MAD a night, budget stays 200 to 400 MAD, and the top 5-star runs over 1,000 MAD. Here’s the full breakdown by area. Prices and availability shift with the season; see Ouarzazate weather by month for the best months, and start with the Ouarzazate city guide for the full picture.
Where to Stay in Ouarzazate: Centre Ville
Centre Ville puts the bus station, banks, restaurants and Kasbah Taourirt within walking distance. It’s the best base if you have 1 or 2 nights and plan to move on, or if you’re using public transport. From here you can walk to most things to do in Ouarzazate in the centre.
Suggested Hotels in Centre Ville
Le Berbère Palace
This 5-star sits 5 minutes from Kasbah Taourirt with an outdoor pool, a spa with hammam, sauna and jacuzzi, and four restaurants serving French, Italian, Asian and Moroccan cuisine. Best for couples and film-crew travelers who want the highest comfort in town. Check rates and availability
Kenzi Azghor
In the heart of Ouarzazate, Kenzi Azghor has a panoramic terrace, an outdoor pool and a wellness centre with hot tub, hammam and massage, about 300m from Avenue Mohammed V. Best for first-time visitors who want a central 4-star base. Check rates and availability
Hotel Riad Amlal
Hotel Riad Amlal is a 1-star in the town centre with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, private bathrooms and a shared lounge, a short walk from the CTM bus station. Best for backpackers and budget travelers who plan to be out all day. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Ouarzazate: Palm Grove and Lake District
The northern edge of town, toward the El Mansour Eddahbi lake and the palm groves, has quieter properties with pools and gardens. It suits self-drivers, families and anyone who wants downtime between desert day trips. The Ouarzazate travel tips guide lists day-trip transport from this side of town.
Suggested Hotels in the Palm Grove and Lake District
Kasbah Zitoune
Kasbah Zitoune in the palm grove offers an outdoor pool, sun terrace, garden, restaurant and bar with views over the city, plus free WiFi and private parking. Best for road-trippers and self-drivers who want pool time without paying centre prices. Check rates and availability
Hôtel Riad Dar Daïf
Hôtel Riad Dar Daïf sits 5km from the centre with views over the Atlas Mountains and El Mansour Eddahbi lake, with individually decorated rooms around a furnished patio and pool. Best for couples and families who want a quiet traditional riad outside the city. Check rates and availability
Oscar Hotel by Atlas Studios
Oscar Hotel sits next to Atlas Studios with an outdoor pool and cinema-themed rooms, all air-conditioned with minibars and satellite TV, plus a Moroccan restaurant and bar. Best for film fans and budget travelers who want to tour the studios first thing in the morning. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Ouarzazate: Ait Ben Haddou
Staying at Ait Ben Haddou, 30km northwest, lets you photograph the ksar at sunrise and sunset and beat the day-tripper crowds. Options range from simple guesthouses to kasbah hotels with pools. Check the Ouarzazate events and festivals calendar if your dates are flexible.
Suggested Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou
Hôtel LAKASBAH Ait Ben Haddou
Hôtel LAKASBAH is a 3-star with an outdoor pool, garden, terrace and a restaurant serving Moroccan and African dishes, minutes from the UNESCO ksar. Best for travelers who want a pool and a short walk to the ramparts. Check rates and availability
Kasbah Titrit and Spa
Kasbah Titrit sits about 5km from Ksar Ait-Ben-Haddou with a spa centre, hot tub, sauna and fitness centre, plus a restaurant and bar. Best for couples who want spa downtime after a day walking the desert. Check rates and availability
Kasbah Tebi
Kasbah Tebi is a guesthouse inside the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou itself, set across three 400-year-old fortified Berber houses with four towers and listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Best for travelers who want to sleep inside a UNESCO site rather than look at it from a hotel window. Check rates and availability
Whichever area you pick, check the best time to visit Ouarzazate guide for when to book, and read Ouarzazate neighborhoods for more on each district’s character.
