Cities Near Ouarzazate
Cities near Ouarzazate, Morocco: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Marrakech, Beni Mellal, Al Fqih Ben Çalah. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ouarzazate, Morocco is Marrakech, about 80 mi (129 km) away — roughly 1 hr 52 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakech | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Beni Mellal | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Fqih Ben Çalah | 109 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Taroudant | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Youssoufia | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Khouribga | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Oued Zem | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Oulad Teïma | 142 mi / 229 km | 3 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Settat | 149 mi / 240 km | 3 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Khenifra | 156 mi / 251 km | 3 hr 38 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Ouarzazate
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Marrakech. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ouarzazate
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Beni Mellal, Al Fqih Ben Çalah, Taroudant, Youssoufia, Khouribga. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ouarzazate include Marrakech, Beni Mellal, Al Fqih Ben Çalah, Taroudant, Youssoufia. The closest is Marrakech, about 80 miles (129 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Marrakech
- → Best time to visit Beni Mellal
- → Best time to visit Al Fqih Ben Çalah
- → Best time to visit Taroudant
- → Best time to visit Youssoufia
- → Best time to visit Khouribga
- → Best time to visit Oued Zem
- → Best time to visit Oulad Teïma
- → Best time to visit Settat
- → Best time to visit Khenifra