A Hollywood Experience in Ouarzazate Morocco

Ouarzazate is a Moroccan city of different cultureswith many interesting historical events. Today, Kasbah
and traditions. Ouarzazate Morocco has been thehas ruined parts but there are still villagers living within
favorite film locations of many directors and actors.this town. Everything can be seen directly from the
Some of the movies that were shot here are Patton,main courtyard of Kasbah. Guests can take a peek
Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile by Michaelinto the reception rooms, palace kitchen, and harem
Douglas, Highlander III, The Mummy starring Brendanrooms.
Fraser, The Mummy Returns, Babel, and many more. ItKelaa El Megouna in Ouarzazate Morocco is also one
has now become the Moroccan Hollywood becauseof the interesting places to visit. It is known as the
the many film shoots held here."rosewater capital" of Ouarzazate as this town is
One of the places to see in Ouarzazate Morocco issituated in a Valley of the Roses that holds a huge
Aït Benhaddou which is along the river ofdistillery to process and produce scented rose water in
Ouarzazate. It was used as the background for theenormous amounts for the use of the entire nation.
movies Gladiator and Jewel of the Nile. Most of theRosewater is a common ingredient both for perfume
inhabitants of this town live on the other side of theand cooking in Morocco. An annual celebration is even
river. Many who would like to take a sandy experienceheld every year in May to celebrate the rose festival.
at the Sahara desert go through this city. The nextThe celebration takes place during the time of harvest.
attraction you can find here is an old Jewish quarter.At this time, the streets are crowded with stalls and a
Taourirt Kasbah is an old palace and Jewish quarterbig event of dancing and music takes place.