Ait Ben Haddou is known as Morocco’s most fascinating Ksar. It’s also known as the Palace of Glaoua. This group of earthen buildings is located in the High Atlas range, surrounded by high walls. The Glaoua tribe built their Kasbah, where they used to stay, between the 18th and 19th centuries. Every tribe has a leader, and theirs was Ben Haddou. He used to stay in his own vast room at the top of the Kasbahs. According to popular belief, Ben Haddou was a wealthy leader who had the support of the French government.
The Kasbah is now visited by thousands of tourists who come from Marrakech to explore the desert. The captivating views of this old Kasbah even drew archaeologists to learn more about its history. They also claim that its structure dates back to the eleventh century, during the reign of Thami El Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakech.
The Tizi N Tichka p31 road now makes it easier to visit the Kasbah.
Using the excursions we organize, you will travel from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou, where your knowledgeable guide will tell you about its history. You will reach the top by taking the stairs. Along the way, you’ll be amazed at how the painters draw the Kasbah with tea and sugar, followed by fire. From there, climb to the top for some panoramic shots.
Not to mention that Ait Ben Haddou has recently resembled a movie studio. The Gladiator, Alexander, The Bible, and other well-known films and television shows were filmed at the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.
