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Hotels, riads, and hostels in Aït Ben Haddou
Hostels and hotels in Ait Ben Haddou
24 places to stay availableAït-ben-Haddou is located in the Ounila valley, south of Telouet, stronghold of the Glaoui , a valley which was a traditional passage point for caravans linking Marrakech to the south of the Sahara.
This is a striking example of traditional southern Moroccan architecture, built on a hillside at the top of which stood a communal granary. The village is a cluster of earthen buildings surrounded by walls, a ksar, a type of traditional pre-Saharan settlement. The houses are grouped within its defensive walls, reinforced by corner towers.
A cluster of villages surrounds this village. All were drawn to a river that flows through a valley. The inhabitants of these villages are mostly Berbers, formerly nomadic, who later chose a sedentary lifestyle for various reasons.
The ksar of Ait-ben-Haddou has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Nicknamed "the Mont-Saint-Michel of the Chleuhs" during the French protectorate, several films have been shot there.Source: Wikipedia
Tips from Auberges-Mroc.com:
Aït Ben Haddou has become a very popular tourist destination, and you'll have plenty of choice when selecting your hotel. Being at a high altitude, Aït Ben Haddou is a pleasant place to visit, even in winter.
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