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Aït Benhaddou
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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
Aït Benhaddou
Mosque in the modern village where most residents now live, across the valley from the old ksar
Mosque in the modern village where most residents now live, across the valley from the old ksar
The agadir (granary) at the top of the hill
The agadir (granary) at the top of the hill
A kasbah (fortified dwelling) in the lower part of the village
A kasbah (fortified dwelling) in the lower part of the village
Moroccan architecture
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Moroccan architecture reflects Morocco's diverse geography and long history, marked by successive waves of settlers through both migration and military conquest. This architectural heritage includes ancient Roman sites, historic Islamic architecture, local vernacular architecture, 20th-century French colonial architecture, and modern architecture.
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
The ksar of Ait Benhaddou in the southern High Atlas mountains
The ksar of Ait Benhaddou in the southern High Atlas mountains
Colonial architecture in Casablanca (20th century)
Colonial architecture in Casablanca (20th century)
Volubilis, founded in the 3rd century BC and abandoned in the 11th century
Volubilis, founded in the 3rd century BC and abandoned in the 11th century