Hollywood Experience in Ouarzazate Morocco

Ouarzazate is a Moroccan city of different cultures and traditions. Ouarzazate Morocco has been the favorite film locations of many directors and actors. Some of the movies that were shot here are Patton, Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile by Michael Douglas, Highlander III, The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser, The Mummy Returns, Babel, and many more. It has now become the Moroccan Hollywood because the many film shoots held here.

One of the places to see in Ouarzazate Morocco is Aït Benhaddou which is along the river of Ouarzazate. It was used as the background for the movies Gladiator and Jewel of the Nile. Most of the inhabitants of this town live on the other side of the river. Many who would like to take a sandy experience at the Sahara desert go through this city. The next attraction you can find here is an old Jewish quarter. Taourirt Kasbah is an old palace and Jewish quarter with many interesting historical events. Today, Kasbah has ruined parts but there are still villagers living within this town. Everything can be seen directly from the main courtyard of Kasbah. Guests can take a peek into the reception rooms, palace kitchen, and harem rooms.

Kelaa El Megouna in Ouarzazate Morocco is also one of the interesting places to visit. It is known as the "rosewater capital" of Ouarzazate as this town is situated in a Valley of the Roses that holds a huge distillery to process and produce scented rose water in enormous amounts for the use of the entire nation. Rosewater is a common ingredient both for perfume and cooking in Morocco. An annual celebration is even held every year in May to celebrate the rose festival. The celebration takes place during the time of harvest. At this time, the streets are crowded with stalls and a big event of dancing and music takes place.

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