Ait Ben Haddou

The historic ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou is very close to the town of Ouarzazate. The ksar dates back to the 11th century and the Almoravid period, but none of the current buildings are believed to date before the 17th century. It is considered to be a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Several famous Hollywood films have been shot here including Gladiator, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, The Living Daylights (a James Bond film), The Last Temptation of Christ, Kingdom of Heaven, and Babel.

Ait Ben Haddou

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