Aït Benhaddou

Medina Ait Zineb, Draa - Tafilalet, Morocco

What to expect

Aït Benhaddou is a historic ighrem or ksar (fortified village) along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh in Morocco. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The site of the ksar has been fortified since the 11th century during the Almoravid period. The ksar is a mainly collective grouping of dwellings, with houses crowding together within defensive walls that are reinforced by corner towers and pierced with a baffle gate. The village also has a number of public or community buildings such as a mosque, a caravanserai, multiple kasbahs, and the Marabout of Sidi Ali or Amer. The ksar's structures are made entirely out of rammed earth, adobe, clay bricks, and wood

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Highlights: The kids enjoyed the old medina and the views ✨

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Activities: We wandered around its small and narrow streets and climbed all the way to the top of the hill

Highlights: The kids had fun playing hide and seek and the view from the top was breathtaking! ✨

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Activities: We visited the kasbah and got lost in its narrow streets

Highlights: We were amazed by the beauty of the kasbah and its history ✨

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Activities: We explored the old town of Aït Benhaddou. The houses date from the 12th century, and the whole place is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was used as a backdrop for movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones

Highlights: The kids were amazed at the old town of Aït Benhaddou, and we enjoyed learning about the history. "We realized how much he [the guide] burned for his country." ✨