4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport staff is nice and friendly despite the language barriers.”
javed patel (Leo)5★ on Google
Airports / Morocco / OZZ
Large airport · OZZ
Ouarzazate International Airport.
Ouarzazate, Morocco · 3,782 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.3/5
Google rating
356 ratings
0
Operators based
3,782
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ouarzazate, MoroccoELEV 3,782 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.3
Google rating
356
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,782
Field elevation
feet above sea level
68
Nearest alternate
nm to OZG
Field standing
68 nm
To the nearest alternate
Zagora Airport (OZG).
Overview
Ouarzazate International Airport (GMMZ / OZZ) sits in Ouarzazate, Morocco, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 3,782 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list OZZ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Zagora Airport (OZG, 68 nm), Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK, 70 nm), and Beni Mellal Airport (BEM, 93 nm). The field has a single 9,842-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from OZZ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from OZZ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Small and very convenient.”
javed patel (Leo)5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The toilet is clean.”
javed patel (Leo)5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Ouarzazate International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
GMMZ
IATA
OZZ
FAA / Local
GMMZ
Elevation
3,782 ft
Coordinates
30.9391° N · 6.9094° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Morocco fields
state range 10–3,782 ft
At 3,782 ft, OZZ sits higher than 95% of the 19 Morocco fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 12/309,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
OZZ's 9,842 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 68nmOZGZagora AirportZagora
- 70nmRAKMarrakesh Menara AirportMarrakesh
- 93nmBEMBeni Mellal AirportOulad Yaich
- 134nmAGAAl Massira AirportAgadir (Temsia)
- 142nmERHMoulay Ali Cherif AirportErrachidia
- 145nmESUEssaouira-Mogador AirportEssaouira
Location
Open the full mapGMMZ · Ouarzazate International Airport · Ouarzazate, Morocco
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OZZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,100 nm | 7h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,240 nm | 7h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,419 nm | 8h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,788 nm | 9h 13m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,819 nm | 9h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,822 nm | 9h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,889 nm | 9h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,429 nm | 10h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OZZ?
- Ouarzazate International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OZZ?
- Ouarzazate International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OZZ?
- The closest alternate is Zagora Airport (OZG), about 68 nm away, followed by Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) at 70 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OZZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 37m (3,100 nm), New York about 7h 56m (3,240 nm), Washington DC about 8h 21m (3,419 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.