Aït Benhaddou

Aït Benhaddou is a historic ighrem or ksar along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh in Morocco.

It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Aït Benhaddou

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