Private tour in Ouarzazate Hamou A
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up to 10 people
3 hours
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the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is one of the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley, an example of Moroccan Adobe architecture. The ksar means in Arabic a fortified village mainly collective grouping of houses . Within defensive walls which are reinforced by angle watching towers , the houses crowd together - from outside some lokes modest, others resembling small urban casbahs with their high angle towers and upper decorated with motifs in mud brick - also huge stork nist add more charm to Kasbahs tower The site was at 16 century one of the trading posts on the caravan route connectingTombouctou to Marrakesh by the Dra Valley and the Tizi-n'tichkab Pass. In now days it's a very important destination for international filmmakers, more than 24 films there, as The Sheltering Sky, Kundun , The Mummy , Gladiator, Alexander , Kingdom of Heaven , Babel , Prince of Persia the Last one was Game of Thrones- parts of the TV series
We meet you in the morning, at your hotel or meeting point that you have chosen, and walk towards the ksar of ait ben hadou, north of Ouarzazate. This short excursion from Ouarzazate lasts half a day. The site was one of the many trading posts on the commercial route linking ancient Sudan to Marrakesh by the Dra Valley and the Tizi-n'Telouet Pass. In recent years more than 25 films was filmed here Lawrence of Arabia , gladiator , game of throne Thanks to the UNESCO who protected the village since 1987. The visit of the village combine many experiences getting the key to understand about the berber culture , and learn about the southern Moroccan architecture. yes the pre-Saharan adobe construction techniquesThe community areas of the village include a mosque, a public square, grain threshing areas outside the ramparts, a fortification and a loft at the top of the village, an caravanserai, two cemeteries (Muslim and Jewish) and the Sanctuary of the Saint Sidi Ali .
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this is a Walking tour but We will use private transport to reach the village Ait benhadou ( 30 km one way). If there will be more then 4 people please inquire for a quote.
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
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