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 Kasbah
in Quarzazate 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. |
 Kasbah in
Quarzazate
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 Kasbah in Quarzazate Many
excursions through the Draa Valley into the Sahara
start from Quartzazate. These include trips to Zagora, an oasis town surrounded by palm tree plantations, and the traditional departure point for camel trains to Timbuktu ( a journey of 65 days ). |
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