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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Constructed of the fragile earthen material, the ancient fortified village has been remarkably well preserved.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

this is indeed the most beautiful kasbah along the route. We enjoyed the view of it from our hotel. Going there is less interesting because it's just small streets and many many shops. Makes a nice walk to the tower though. But again, sitting on one of the terraces, reading a book and looking at it is what I liked... More

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Canberra
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Although just filled with shops along the way, the place still hs the stunning quality of an ancient place

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

A must-see in Morocco. Film sets aside (though very fun to visit the set locations and find out what blockbusters had been filmed around here) - this is a real 12 century village and you can walk its street and even have some tea with one of the 8 people that still live within the walls of old town (yes... More

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Regensburg, Germany
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Ait Benhaddou was a really great place to explore what like must have been in ancient times in the Atlas Mountains. The entrance is dramatic over a suspension bridge. You walk some winding alleys which take you up the hill where you have a great view. We were lucky not too many people there so great opportunities for photos. Also... More

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Knoxville
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78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

There was a small entry fee at the doorway we chose to go in. This seemed to be typical and we even got a little ticket stub, but it was just a bit of a surprise to us. Otherwise we were hassled very little as we explored around all the twisting winding streets. There are some great artisanal shops and... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

worth to be visited , we had nice time there , at least you gonnna Real your gladiators Dream.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Hire a local guide (they're hanging around everywhere) to give you a tour. Much better this way.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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Definitely worth the while to visit the Ksar. We took an offer from a local to sleep at his house in a spare bedroom right in the Kasbah, and it was a wonderful evening. They really took us in, fed us, told us stories and made us feel at home. Also, about 5 km North of the kasbah, there are... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

The site is interesting and lovely to walk around. You get a wonderful view from top of the hill and life in an old fortress. The site feels a bit run down for a UNESCO site. There is no descriptions to tell you what it is (not even in french). There are the usual tourist stores near the lower floors.

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Marrakech, Morocco
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
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Ait benhaddou is one of the marvellous places i have visited in the whole of my life to see our past generations what they have spent during the passed years ago in Morocco. Ait benhaddou showed a real life of the Glaoui families and the tribes who has given the victory and the still standing walls to show how their... More

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