Adventure to Ourzazat from Marrakech

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Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco

he ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Sahara habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. ( UNESCO )

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco

Located in Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert as it is nicknamed, the Taourirt kasbah is the symbol of the city. Its construction dates from the 17th century. This Berber building reveals one of the most beautiful examples of Berber architecture in the city. It adjoins the medina and imposes by its gigantic walls. It served as a palace in the Pasha of Marrakech, Thami El Glaoui. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taourirt Kasbah is made of earth, straw and lime and becomes fragile over time. The Kasbah is only partially visited, you can admire the dining room and private apartments. The richness of the interior decorations contrasts with the sobriety of the exterior decorations. The Glaoui had transformed part of the Ksar (fortified village) into a magnificent Kasbah. He lived there with his family until 1956. Since the kasbah was bought by the city of Ouarzazate and is partly renovated.

Duration: 30 minutes