Solar power in Morocco's desert: bold vision, mixed results
Cristiana Gigina
The Moroccan city of Ouarzazate, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Marrakech, lies on the edge of the Sahara and is known as the "door to the desert." Ouarzazate is probably best known for the Atlas Film Studios, where blockbusters from "The Mummy" to "Gladiator" and "Game of Thrones" have been filmed. But a new industry is taking shape. Near the city, lying on a high plateau hemmed by the Atlas Mountains, one of the world's largest solar power plants is being built. It is named
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