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The fortified ksar of Ait Ben Haddou under a clear blue sky, a classic stop on the Marrakech-to-desert route

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Ait Ben Haddou: private tours and trips

A fortified earthen village and UNESCO World Heritage Site

About Ait Ben Haddou

Ait Ben Haddou is a fortified village, or ksar, of earthen buildings stacked up a hillside above a river. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved examples of southern Moroccan earthen architecture.

It sits near Ouarzazate on the historic caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, and is a favourite stop for travelers crossing the Atlas.

Things to do in Ait Ben Haddou

  • Climb through the ksar to the viewpoint at the top
  • Photograph the village from across the river
  • Combine it with Ouarzazate and the road south

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