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Ouarzazate
City in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Overview
Ouarzazate is the gateway to Morocco's Sahara Desert, famous for stunning kasbahs, cinematic landscapes, and its role as a film production hub. The city blends tradition with a relaxed vibe and is a base for excursions to the desert and Atlas Mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Morocco
Region
Drâa-Tafilalet
Population
79,218
Time Zone
Africa/Casablanca
Coordinates
30.94°, -6.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$680
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
212 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OZZ
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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