Updated: January 16, 2026
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Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)

Ouarzazate International Airport averages 2 flights per day to 5 destinations, with 2 domestic and 3 international routes. A total of 3 airlines operate at OZZ, led by Royal Air Maroc. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and France as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Ouarzazate connects to Paris, with a typical flight time of 3 hrs 30 mins.

IATA
OZZ
ICAO
GMMZ
Elevation
3,782 ft (1,153 m) MSL
Local Time
Africa/Casablanca (UTC+01:00)
Destinations
5 (2 domestic · 3 international)
Flights per day
2 (1 domestic · 1 international)
Busiest Route
Casablanca (6/week)
Longest Direct Flight
Paris 3 hrs 30 mins
Shortest Flight
Zagora 50 mins
Top Airline
Royal Air Maroc (2 routes)
Top Country
Morocco (1 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,810 ft / 2,990 m

Weather in Ouarzazate

5 Destinations from Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)

This week, 5 active routes depart from Ouarzazate International Airport. The busiest route connects Ouarzazate with Casablanca and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Paris, and the shortest flight is to Zagora.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
6/week Casablanca OZZ → CMN
1 hr 30 mins
 Royal Air Maroc1
3/week Marseille OZZ → MRS
2 hrs 55 mins
 Ryanair1
3/week Zagora OZZ → OZG
50 mins
 Royal Air Maroc1
2/week Barcelona OZZ → BCN
2 hrs 40 mins
 Ryanair1
2/week Paris OZZ → ORY
3 hrs 30 mins
 Transavia France1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Ouarzazate International Airport is served by 3 airlines, with Royal Air Maroc in the lead at 40% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. 1 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 2 airlines operate international routes, compared with 1 serving domestic routes. Transavia France is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Paris with a flight time of 3 hrs 30 mins.

  • Royal Air Maroc2 routes
  • Ryanair2 routes
  • Transavia France1 route

Ouarzazate International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents. The route network is 40% domestic and 60% international, with Marseille, France serving as the primary international destination.

  • Morocco1/day
  • France5/week
  • Spain2/week

Global Rankings of Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)

This snapshot shows how Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
12 9,810 ft · 2,990 m 132 ft · 40 m Asphalt
30 9,810 ft · 2,990 m 132 ft · 40 m Asphalt

44 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,810 ft / 2,990 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Ouarzazate International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m