Moroccan Architecture

#celebratewithtrip Ait Benhaddou is 30 kilometers 35 minutes drive from Ouarzazate, and is a historic fortified village along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech route. The village, built around the 12th century, sits proudly on a hill overlooking the Asif Ounila river. In 2011 a new pedestrian bridge was completed linking the old ksar and modern village. The village buildings are grouped together within a defensive walls, that included corner towers and gate. On top the hill stands a large fortified granary called agadir, that included mosque and square. The view from the top to the surroundings is beautiful. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.