Ait
Benhaddou Kasbah at Quarzazate in the
sub-sahara a fortified city ( ksar ) on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. It
is situated in Souss-Massa-Draâ on a hill along the Ouarzazate River and contains some beautiful examples of kasbahs. Aït
Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The movie location for " Lawrence of Arabia " |
Ait Benhaddou
Kasbah at Quarzazate
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Ait Benhaddou Kasbah A kasbah ( qasbah , qassabah ) is a type of fortress. It may be part of a tower house or a tower in a commanding position on a hilltop. It was
a place for a local leader
to live and for defense when under attack.
A kasbah has high walls and is commonly without windows. |
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah |
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah |
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah |
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah |
Ait Ben Haddou mosque |
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