Mansour Eddahbi reservoir near Ouarzazate.

Ouarzazate basin

Mansour Eddahbi Reservoir

A reservoir landscape east of Ouarzazate, where water levels change the shape of the shoreline.

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DESTINATION / THE FIELD GUIDE

A PLACE TO TAKE YOUR TIME

A reservoir landscape east of Ouarzazate, where water levels change the shape of the shoreline.

30.917° N / 6.817° W

The Mansour Eddahbi reservoir is part of the water system of the Ouarzazate basin and the Drâa. Its appearance varies with water availability; photographs show a moment rather than a guaranteed view. Access should respect infrastructure, private land and any local restrictions.

What to see

Open-water and shoreline views from permitted access points.

What to do

Ask locally about suitable viewpoints and responsible nature observation.

Practical information

Confirm current access, opening arrangements and local conditions before travelling. Use local guides for unfamiliar paths; respect private homes, cultivated land and requests about photography. Accommodation and dining links may refer to your Ouarzazate base or an onward stop; check the address on each listing.

Getting here

The reservoir lies east of Ouarzazate. Use current local directions instead of following unverified tracks towards the water.

THE LAND AROUND YOU

A place
between places.

Follow the landscape a little further.
These nearby places continue the story.

Explore the regional map

Schematic locations, not road directions.

iBEFORE YOU GO

The useful
details.

A little preparation.
More room for the experience.

Time to allow

Near Ouarzazate

The setting

Ouarzazate basin

Region

Ouarzazate basin

Find it on the mapNear Ouarzazate

Area marker only. Confirm the entrance, meeting point and current access.

A few things
to know.

Can I visit independently?

Many regional stops can be reached independently, but check the approach, return transport and current access. Use local guidance for unfamiliar walking routes.

Are opening hours and prices fixed?

No. Confirm access and any charges directly before travelling; conservation, weather and private operations can affect a visit.

Researched with source information · Reviewed 2026-09-27. Reconfirm changing details before travel.

TRAVEL ONWARD

There is
always more.

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02Earthen architecture and palms at Skoura

Eastern oasis route

Skoura

A palm-grove landscape where earthen houses and kasbahs sit among cultivated plots.

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Southern Ouarzazate

Tarmigt

Village and palm-grove country across the river from Ouarzazate, with a varied collection of guest houses.

04CLA Studios entrance in Ouarzazate

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Beyond the film set

Notes from the landscapes, craft and everyday life of southern Morocco.

05Residence Chay — source photograph.

Luxury Apartments

Residence Chay

Independent apartments in Hay El Massira, with room to unpack and settle into an Ouarzazate routine.

06Restaurant Habous — source photograph.

Moroccan / Café / Patisserie

Restaurant Habous

A café, bakery and restaurant on Place El Mouahidine, useful for a pause in the centre of town.

Photography credits

Photograph source

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