Car hire Ouarzazate Airport

Serving the city of Ouarzazate, Morocco's Ouarzazate Airport is a small public airport that handles both international and domestic air traffic. The airport is able to handle 260,000 passengers a year but currently has an annual passenger throughput of around 95,000. It is situated only minutes drive away from the city centre, with car hire in Ouarzazate Airport the most convenient way of arriving there.

Ouarzazate Airport facilities

Although this is just a small airport, it has a good number of facilities for passengers. These services include eateries, bars, a duty-free shop, a newsstand, banks and currency exchange booths. Car rental in Ouarzazate Airport is also available but it is best to pre-arrange a vehicle ahead of time.

Ouarzazate Airport excursions

Both Avenue Annasr and Avenue Moulay Abdellah connect the airport to the city centre, making arriving in Ouarzazate with car rental in Ouarzazate Airport uncomplicated. One of the main reasons for coming here is to use the city as a base for exploring the Moroccan Sahara. Another daytrip well worth taking is to the kasbah-town of Ait Benhaddou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Best time to visit

Being located in the desert means the city is hot and humid year round, although July and August are particularly unbearable as the temperature can soar to above 40°C. December, January and February are usually warm but can get as cold as 1°C at night, making April, May, September and October the most pleasant months to visit.

Car rental in Ouarzazate Airport

Moroccan roads are known for their poor quality, although the main highways that serve Ouarzazate are in good condition. The most convenient way to tour the area is by self-driving, but motorists who wish to travel off the beaten track should consider hiring a four-wheel drive. To grab the lowest rates, compare car hire options online before arrival.