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Ouarzazate, Morocco
Drâa-Tafilalet · Morocco
Ouarzazate is a mid-size city in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco with a population of 77,603. Elevation: 3,652 ft (1,113 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, south-central Morocco.
People
Climate
| Population | 77,603 |
| Population Density | 5,337 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.9189°, -6.8934° |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Country | 🇲🇦 Morocco |
| State / Province | Drâa-Tafilalet |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.7 inches (170 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is a mid-size city in Morocco (Drâa-Tafilalet) with a population of 77,603. The city sits at an elevation of 3,652 feet (1,113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.
Climate in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 122 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Morocco avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9189°N, 6.8934°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in |
Ouarzazate has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ouarzazate
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colege Al Ghazali | College | — | — |
| Colege Al majed | College | — | — |
| Collège Abdelkrim El Khattabi | College | — | — |
| Collége Abderrahim Bouabid | College | — | — |
| Collège Cadi Ayyad | College | — | — |
| Ecole Al Forat | College | — | — |
| Ecole Al Masira | College | — | — |
| Ecole Asma | College | — | — |
| Ecole Hoteliere | College | — | — |
| Ecole Wad Dahab | College | — | — |
| Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Ouarzazate | University | — | — |
| L’Institut spécialisé dans les métiers du cinéma | College | — | — |
| Lycee Anoual | College | — | — |
| Lycée Ibno Alhytam | College | — | — |
| Lycée Mohamed VI | College | — | — |
| Lycée Moulay Rachid | College | — | — |
| Lycée Sidi Daoud | College | — | — |
| Ofppt | College | — | — |
Schools in Ouarzazate
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Wahda | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole EL Wahda | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Assed | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Al Qods | — | — | — | — |
| Ancien Lycée My Rachid | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Ibn Khaldoun | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ouarzazate
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ouarzazate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCAR | ||||
| Kasbah Aït Ougram | ||||
| Le Musée Régional de la Résistance et de l'Armée de Liberation | ||||
| Musée de Cinéma | ||||
| Taourirt Kasbah | ||||
| The old Synagogue |
Libraries in Ouarzazate
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Médiathèque Ouarzazate | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ouarzazate
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché central | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Rabab Bazaar |
Hotels in Ouarzazate
27 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ouarzazate
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ouarzazate
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ouarzazate
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ouarzazate
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ouarzazate
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ouarzazate
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ouarzazate
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ouarzazate
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ouarzazate International Airport | OZZ | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Ouarzazate
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ouarzazate Taourirt | |
| Poste Maroc |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ouarzazate
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouarzazate
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ait Kdif ⴰⵢⵜ ⴽⴷⵉⴼ ايت كديف | |
| Al Massira | |
| Mesla مصلى | |
| Mosque El Wazgitia | |
| Mosquée Ait kdif | |
| Mosquée Al Massira | |
| Mosquée Al Qouds | |
| Mosquée Al Wahda | |
| Mosquéé El wahda Sofla | |
| Mosquée Essalam | |
| Mosquée Essalam | |
| Mosquée Mohammed VI |
Quick Facts
Around Ouarzazate
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ouarzazate
3 places within 15 km
- • Kasbah de Tifoultoute
- • View point
- • View point of Ouarzazate
🇲🇦 About Morocco
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ouarzazate
Public Holidays in Morocco
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ouarzazate
What is the population of Ouarzazate?
Ouarzazate has a population of 77,603 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 5,337 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ouarzazate?
Ouarzazate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.