UNESCO Clay Fortress
An iconic ksar of earthen architecture perched above the desert plain.
Aït Ben Haddou is a spectacular ksar of mudbrick houses linked by narrow passages and fortified walls. It has starred in countless films and offers sweeping views at sunrise and sunset. Explore with a local guide to learn about traditional construction and oasis agriculture.
Accessible from Ouarzazate (≈30min) or Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka road.
Boutique guesthouses in Aït Ben Haddou village or Ouarzazate.