Nicknamed the Door to the (Sahara) Desert, the Moroccan city of Ouarzazate is neither a cultural nor culinary wasteland. This rugged region of kasbahs has been a filming location for everything from Lawrence of Arabia to Game of Thrones, Kundun to Kingdom of Heaven, The Mummy to Gladiator, casting a celluloid spell on this remarkable landscape. For sustenance, stop by Auberge Trid Chez Abdou for local salads and brochette-style meat skewers.
