To the south of Morocco, in the middle of the desert, Ouarzazate and its high, refined ochre-coloured houses dominate the whole region. It is the gateway to the Sahara desert and its oases and is an ideal stopping off point for those who want to explore the desert. From here you can go and admire the Kasbahs, rose gardens and other marvels of the Sahara before coming back to have a cup of tea and eat a tagine in the shade of the city.