Gateway to Morocco's Kasbah country and cinematic desert landscapes.
Opened
1966
Location
Ouarzazate, Morocco
Ouarzazate International Airport (IATA: OZZ, ICAO: GMMZ) serves the city of Ouarzazate in southern Morocco, situated near the edge of the Sahara Desert at an elevation of approximately 1,148 metres (3,766 feet) above sea level. The airport is a key entry point for tourists visiting the region's famous kasbahs, desert scenery, and nearby film studios.
The airport handles a modest volume of traffic, with scheduled services primarily to Casablanca and seasonal or charter flights from European cities. It plays an important role in supporting Morocco's tourism sector in the Drâa-Tafilalet region.
Ouarzazate itself is often called the 'Hollywood of Africa' due to the presence of major film studios such as Atlas Corporation Studios, and the airport facilitates the movement of film crews and production personnel in addition to leisure travelers.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Ouarzazate is primarily by taxi, with the city center located approximately 1 kilometre from the airport.
Airlines here
Royal Air Maroc operates the primary scheduled service connecting Ouarzazate to Casablanca, with various European charter carriers providing seasonal links.
Notable facts
- ›Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,148 metres (3,766 feet) above sea level.
- ›Ouarzazate is nicknamed the 'Hollywood of Africa' due to its prominent film studios.
- ›The airport serves as a gateway to UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Benhaddou, located nearby.
- ›Runways are capable of handling medium-haul commercial aircraft.
- ›The surrounding Drâa-Tafilalet region is known for rose cultivation and date palm oases.
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