Ouarzazate Airport, Morocco (OZZ)
Everything you need when you land at Ouarzazate airport: how to reach the city, our private transfer, what to know before you land and 4 direct flight examples from 3 countries.
About Ouarzazate airport Morocco
Ouarzazate airport Morocco – officially Ouarzazate Airport – is the door to the kasbahs, the Dades and Todra gorges and the road to the desert – a short flight that saves a long drive over the Atlas.
- Airport codeOZZ
- TerminalsOne small terminal (about 3,200 m², built for 260,000 passengers a year)
- To the cityAbout 2 km northeast of the town, 5-10 min by taxi. Aït Benhaddou is about 31 km, about 35 min by car.
- Direct flights4 examples from 3 countries – see them
From Ouarzazate airport to your hotel
Our private transfer
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name, follows your flight if it is late and drives only you and your companions to your hotel, riad or the first stop of your tour.
Other ways into town
- Taxis wait outside the terminal; agree the fare before you leave
- No regular airport bus into town
- Car rental desks (Avis, Hertz) at the airport
Driving times from Ouarzazate airport
Approximate times by road without stops – plan a little more in summer traffic and on mountain roads.
Direct flights to Ouarzazate airport Morocco
Choose your country to see example routes, airlines and flight times. Airlines change routes and days every season – always check the current schedule with the airline.
No direct flight from your country?
- UK and Ireland – connect via Casablanca, or fly to Marrakech and drive about 4 h over the Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Scandinavia – connect via Casablanca (Royal Air Maroc), Paris Orly, Barcelona, or fly to Marrakech
- USA and Canada – connect via Casablanca (Royal Air Maroc)
- Middle East and Turkey – connect via Casablanca
Before you land in Morocco
Passport & visa
Citizens of the UK, the EU, the USA, Canada, Australia and many other countries can visit Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay – many airlines ask for 6 months, so check before you fly.
Money
The Moroccan dirham (MAD) can only be bought in Morocco. Use an ATM or the exchange office in the arrivals hall, and keep some small notes for tips and taxis.
Phone & internet
Local SIM cards (Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi) are cheap and sold in many arrivals halls and city shops – bring your passport to register it. Many travellers also use an eSIM.
Time zone
Morocco is on GMT+1 most of the year and goes back to GMT+0 during Ramadan. Check the local time of your flight.
Drones
Do not pack a drone: drones are not allowed into Morocco without a special permit and are kept by customs at the airport.
On arrival
After passport control and baggage claim you pass customs, then reach the arrivals hall – that is where your driver waits with your name.
Arrival tips at Ouarzazate airport
- Small airport with few flights a day, so services are limited
- Free Wi-Fi, a café/restaurant and craft shops in the terminal
- Airport is only about 2 km from town, so a taxi ride is short
- Hire car or private transfer is the easy way to reach Aït Benhaddou and the Dades and Todra gorges
Facilities at Ouarzazate airport
- Food & drinksA small café.
- Also in the terminalA small airport with few flights a day – taxis are the way into town, only a few minutes away
Landing at Ouarzazate airport late at night?
Many flights land in the evening. If you arrive late, the simplest is to book your transfer in advance: your driver follows your flight and waits in the arrivals hall, even if you are delayed. Taxi fares are often higher at night, and some public buses stop running in the evening.
We follow it, adapt the pickup time and our team stays reachable on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp usFlying home from Ouarzazate airport
- Moroccan airports check bags at the terminal entrance, so expect a first security line before check-in.
- For international flights, arrive about 3 hours before departure – queues at passport control can be long in high season.
- Spend or change your last dirhams before passport control: shops and cafés after security are limited at smaller airports.
- Fly home from another city if it suits your route – for example land in Fes or Tangier and fly home from Marrakech. We drop you at the airport on your last day.
Ouarzazate airport Morocco: questions
What is the code of Ouarzazate airport?
The IATA code of Ouarzazate Airport is OZZ.
How far is Ouarzazate airport from the city?
About 2 km northeast of the town, 5-10 min by taxi. Aït Benhaddou is about 31 km, about 35 min by car.
How do I get from Ouarzazate airport to my hotel?
The easiest way is a private transfer: our driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name and drives you to your hotel or riad. Public options are listed on this page.
Which countries have direct flights to Ouarzazate airport Morocco?
Examples: France, Spain, Morocco (domestic). Routes and airlines change with the seasons – always check with the airline.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Citizens of the UK, the EU, the USA, Canada, Australia and many other countries can visit Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay – many airlines ask for 6 months, so check before you fly.
Can I get Moroccan dirhams at Ouarzazate airport?
Yes – the dirham can only be bought in Morocco. Use an ATM or the exchange office in the arrivals hall.
How early should I be at Ouarzazate airport for my flight home?
For international flights, about 3 hours before departure. There is a security check at the terminal entrance before check-in.
Can my tour start at Ouarzazate airport?
Yes. We collect you at Ouarzazate airport and the first day of your private trip starts there – you can also fly home from another Moroccan airport.
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