Ouarzazate Intl (GMMZ/OZZ) — Ouarzazate, Morocco
Ouarzazate Intl (GMMZ/OZZ) serves Ouarzazate, Morocco. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 3782 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GMMZ
- Name: Ouarzazate Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 30.9391
- Longitude: -6.90943
- Elevation: 3782 ft
- Country: Morocco
- Municipality: Ouarzazate
- IATA Code: OZZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GMMM
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Distance from City: 2.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 72 F/B/X/T
- Lighting: Edge lights, REIL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (OZT 116.70), NDB (ORZ 384 kHz)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II (RWY 30), VOR-DME, NDB
- Remarks: Elevation RWY 12: 3783 ft, RWY 30: 3711 ft. Can accommodate up to B747
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.300 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 07:00-22:30 local (UTC+1). Hours shift during Ramadan when Morocco reverts to UTC+0. Tower on same hours
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +212 524882383
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +212 528821937
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.onda.ma/en/Our-Airports/Ouarzazate-Airport
- Remarks: ASE Morocco (handler): +212 528821936, email: [email protected], after hours: +212 663434193, fax: +212 528821939. Air Aviation Support: +33 174254247. Airport info desk: +212 524882383. ASE Morocco website: asegrp.aero
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +212 528821937
- Remarks: Landing permit required for private/charter flights (48h advance via DGAC). PPR recommended. Contact ASE Morocco for handling coordination
Customs
- Open: 06:00
- Close: 21:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry. Customs available during airport operating hours. Hours shift during Ramadan (Morocco reverts to UTC+0). Migration card required on arrival
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MAD
- Remarks: Fees set by ONDA (Morocco national airport authority). Handler mandatory for private/charter flights. Parking apron: 56311 sqm, capacity 3x B747 or 7x B737. ARFF CAT 7
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Supplied by Shell via ASE Morocco. Call ahead to confirm availability
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: AVGAS available but may be hand-pumped. Call ahead to confirm availability. Payment in cash (EUR or MAD)
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport with CIQ services. Landing permit required for private flights (48h advance via Morocco DGAC, no fee). Handler appointment mandatory for permit
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Morocco Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours
Private flights require advance notification. Generally processed within 2-3 days.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of GMMZ?
- Ouarzazate Intl operates from 06:00 to 21:30.
- What is the tower frequency at GMMZ?
- The tower frequency at Ouarzazate Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GMMZ?
- Ouarzazate Intl offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does GMMZ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ouarzazate Intl (Morocco).
- Is customs available at GMMZ?
- Yes, customs at Ouarzazate Intl is available from 06:00 to 21:30.
- Does GMMZ require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ouarzazate Intl.
- Where is GMMZ located?
- Ouarzazate Intl (GMMZ) is located in Ouarzazate, Morocco.
- What is the IATA code for GMMZ?
- The IATA code for Ouarzazate Intl is OZZ.
- How long is the runway at GMMZ?
- The main runway at Ouarzazate Intl (12/30) measures 9843 X 148.
- Does GMMZ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ouarzazate Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
- Is GMMZ a port of entry?
- Yes, Ouarzazate Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.