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UNESCO World Heritage Sight of Ait Benhaddou/ Ouarzazate Private Tour
Duration
12 hours
Overview
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Dating from the 11th century, Aït Benhaddou is the most famous Kasbah in Morocco and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was an important part of the ancient trade route over the High Atlas between Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the Sahara. Near the top of the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass at 2260m there are great panoramic views over the mountains as well as the snaking N9 road.
The fortified village is more or less uninhabited, with those looking to work in the tourist trade living on the other side of the river. The oldest structure in the fortified town doesn't seem to be older than the 17th century, although the technique suggests a much earlier date that is deeply rooted in the southern Moroccan tradition that can be traced as far back as the pre-Saharan age.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site has appeared in several films and tv series, including The Mummy, Gladiator and Game of Thrones - gaining international recognition, and instigating great interest in its origins.
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