Ryanair launches £15 flights to 'door to the desert' city where iconic Oscar winning films were made

Ryanair is known across Europe for flying us to some of the most gorgeous places the continent has to offer and for pretty competitive prices.

The airline often boasts about its low fares, just don't get on the wrong side of its social media admins.

And while Ryanair will fly you to the 'Maldives of Europe' for less than the price of a takeaway or a hotspot dubbed 'Tiger City' with £3 pints, there's more to life than the continent.

Announcing a 20 percent sale today (11 March) for flights to the African destination, the company is set to fly sun-seekers to an ancient city dubbed the 'door of the desert'.

Dating back to the 16th century, the city was originally a lay over for African traders who were heading to northern regions of the country and then across the Mediterranean Sea to mainland Europe.

It's also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is truly spellbinding on the eyes.

Then there's the list of Oscar winning films and Emmy and Golden Globe winning TV shows that have called upon the location due to just how gorgeous it is.

We're talking about the city of Ouarzazate in the heart of Morocco, which Ryanair will currently fly you to for as little as £14.99.

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An incredibly popular location for native Moroccans, it's become an international destination through the presence of TV and film.

Game of Thrones used the city for its third season, with filmmakers also flying over to the location for a number of Oscar winning movies.

This includes the iconic Lawrence of Arabia, which for many critics is one of the greatest films to ever be made.

Five-time Oscar winning Gladiator was also filmed in the city as well as Oscar winning Babel and Oscar nominated The Mummy.

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West of the city is the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou, a fortified village that has served as a key filming location for all the above movies as well as a long list of more.

It has been built upon since the 11th century with all current buildings dating back to the 17th century.

Continuing on the film trail is Atlas Film Studios, the largest studios in the world on sheer size alone. Having played a key role in the above films and others including Star Wars, its 20 hectare site is full of props and sets from some of Hollywood's finest productions.

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Back in Ouarzazate, there is the 300 room Taourirt Kasbah, a 19th century (partly in ruins) fortress that locals will show you around for a small fee.

Opposite the Kasbah is another film location, with the city's Cinema Museum home to countless props and equipment from films made in the city.

And with the Sahara Desert on the city's doorstep, trips into the sands are easily organised where you can stay overnight with experts guiding your way and journey back.

Prices to Ouarzazate from the UK start at £14.99 with Ryanair, with such low prices only available from London Stansted Airport.