Once a garrison town for the French Foreign Legion, Ouarzazate has found fame through calluloid. Over the past century the town and area have appeared in hundreds of films and there are now permanent film studios which are open to visitors when there are no films being shot. It is also a great base for exploring southern Morocco as towns such as Zagora, Skoura and Berber villages such as Ait Banhaddou are all within easy reach. It is also possible to take excursions to the desert for a night under the stars.
Centrally located on a hill, with a good vantage point, the Berbere Palace is built in the style of a Kasbah to blend with the local architecture. The air-conditioned rooms are enclosed by typical Kasbah walls, and are distributed about the streets and alleys like miniature town houses. From double rooms to luxurious suites with salons, all are generously sized and decorated with a mixture of Berber and traditional crafts, without sacrificing anything in the way of the accepted standards of Western comfort.
The Berber Palace is the epitome of Moroccan charm and hospitality, and makes a wonderfully comfortable base for exploring the desert and the nearby Berber villages.
Price Guide: From £593 per person for 5 nights in a double room including scheduled flights and breakfast.
