Aït Benhaddou is a fortified city, or palace, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco.
Once inside the Ksar you can only walk or climb. There are two main entrances into the Ksar. One can be reached by new bridge. To reach the second. The town itself is the main attraction, with mud buildings climbing up the side of the hill.
The Granary at the top of the hill is impressive and well worth the effort to get up there.
The Mausoleum of Ben-Haddou is at the base of the hill on the opposite side to the town.
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We will be picking you up from Marrakech around 08:00 am, we will be heading towards the south, across the high Atlas Mountains. We will be driving through snaky roads, changing landscapes, and colorful valleys. We will have a stop on in a panoramic view of the Berber villages and at Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2500m, (the highest point on this trip) before we continue to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Upon arrival, you’ll start walking through the village towards the Kasbah on a bridge with a view of the river, and palm trees. You’ll be amazed by the history and the architecture of this 11th-century kasbah which is now a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kasbah is used to shot a lot of famous movies such as The Jewel of the Nile, The Sheltering Sky, The Mummy, Gladiator, Queen of the Desert...etc. After lunch and finishing your visit, we will be heading back to Marrakech. Arrival Time 18:00 or 19:00 Pm
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