Winter sun hotspot dubbed the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ – and flights are just £15

Morocco is a popular holiday hotspot for Brits wanting some warmer weather in the winter - with temperatures remaining around 20C.

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The city of Ouarzazate, found to the southeast of Marrakech and known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert, is great for holidaymakers seeking some interesting movie history too.

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The most famous movie to have filmed there is the 2000 film Gladiator starring Russell Crowe, with Gladiator 2 currently filming there.

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Tourists can even visit Atlas Studios for around £6, while there is another large studio called CLA Studios in the city as well as the Cinema Museum.

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Originally home to a garrison town in the 1920s operated by the French, it only became "Ouallywood" in the 1950s.

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The most popular attraction is the UNESCO Kasbah Taourirt, a fortified residence dating back to the 17th century.

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Flights to Ouarzazate from the UK can be found for as little as £14.99 each way with Ryanair, taking just over 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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