Aït Benhaddou, Fortified mud-brick village in Ait Zineb, Morocco
The defensive walls of Ait Ben Hadu contain multiple kasbahs built from red clay and straw, rising against the Atlas Mountains background.
The settlement functioned as a crucial trading post on the commercial route connecting Marrakech to the Sahara Desert during the 11th century.
Local families maintain traditional building methods by regularly restoring the earthen structures using centuries-old techniques passed through generations.
Guided tours begin at the visitor center near the river crossing, with detailed explanations about architecture and daily life lasting two hours.
The site appears in over 20 major film productions, including Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia as a medieval desert location.
Location: Ait Zineb
Address: Aït Benhaddou, Morocco Aït Benhaddou
Website: http://ait-ben-haddou.net:80
GPS coordinates: 31.04515,-7.13097
Latest update: July 14, 2025 10:50
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