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The town of Ouarzazate is located in the area where Morocco's Ziz, Drâa and Dadés valleys meet, and not too far from the town stands the Kasbah Taourirt, considered to be one of the most impressive structures of its kind. Kasbah Taouirirt was built in the early 19th century and was used as a base for the powerful el Glaoui clan which controlled the caravan route through the region at the time. With a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery and the alluring Sahara desert, the Kasbah is classified as a monument of significant historical and cultural value and has been recognized as such by UNESCO’s world heritage program.
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There is one road trip in Morocco that is not only takes you to your destination but has views and sights one has to experience to believe. The road was constructed in 1936 by the French, and links the great city of Marrakech to Ouarzazate. It takes travelers on a journey of adventure, beauty and breathtaking views, allowing visitors to experience a historical and spectacular part of the country. Locals met along the way make the expedition even more spectacular. This famous road is called Tizi n' Tichka Pass, and is a safe and exciting way to explore Morocco.
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Morocco is a fascinating country and a top tourist destination. The diversity of terrain, ancient history, rich culture and warm, friendly people attract tourists from around the world. The ongoing increase in tourist activity has resulted in a number of new developments taking place in Morocco. The latest of these developments is the proposed new Ouarzazate Lake City and the new Radisson Resort at Saidia.
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Morocco is a country of great diversity and exquisite beauty with a rich cultural heritage, making it a popular tourist destination. Recognizing the significant contribution that tourism makes to the country, the Ministry of Tourism in Morocco has initiated a strategy called “Vision 2010” with the goal of attracting ten million tourists per year by 2010. Part of this initiative is resort development in desert and oasis regions of Errachidia, Zagora and Ouarzazate in the south of Morocco.
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For most tourists the lure of Morocco centers around its mystical beauty, an oasis in the middle of the desert, breathtaking views of the Sahara Desert and the experience of meeting ancient tribes. But for a handful of enthusiastic runners, Morocco’s lure comes in the form of one of the world’s most gruelling, exhausting and most challenging tests of endurance, the Sand Marathon, or Marathon des Sables. For everyday people, running through the Sahara Desert would sound like a suicide mission, but for these courageous runners it is a life changing experience.
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Every town, village, or Imperial City in Morocco has its own claim to fame – its own past, fables, folklore, and people that made their unique contributions to what the country is today. In the southern regions of Morocco, east of Ouarzazate and west of Erfoud are jewels in the literal rough of the mountains and cliffs. If you are driving in Morocco and have time to spare, consider giving this region of Morocco ample time to explore.
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On the way through Ouarzazate, the 100-mile (170 km) road to Zagora is primarily a straight and flat divide giving way to pre-Sahara scenery and sensations. The land, although sparse, sparks the imagination of what once took place here: camel caravans, traders, religious leaders, and some of the earliest explorers who came through the hub of Zagora on their way to Timbuktu. A popular sign that attracts no less than a hundred photos per day marks the distance from Zagora to Timbuktu by camel – 51 days.
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