Morocco is one of the few countries in the world where buildings and living conditions are quite different from the entire world, maybe this is the only reason for shooting so many movies here. Morocco has a total of nine UNESCO world heritage sites, including Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most extraordinary Kasbahs in Morocco. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. This is a traditional Mud Brick Ksar (fortified village) in Ouarzazate province and also a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. The village of Ait-Ben-Haddou is located on the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains and best known for its kasbahs. Most of the citizens attracted by tourist trade live in more modern accommodation in a village on the other side of the river. The Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou is surrounded by high walls and reinforced with corner towers, which is an example of traditional pre-Saharan habitat. Ait Ben Haddou's village sits on a hilltop and protects a series of Kasbahs and Ksour earth houses. There are half a dozen kasbahs or merchants houses inside the walls of the ksar. To one side of the village, several palm groves and trees can be spotted growing along the riverbank.
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The area has been well-preserved and has been kept in good condition with the aim of bringing more tourists to the south to see the wonderful structures like Ait Benhaddou. Compared to other ksour in the area, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou has preserved its architectural authenticity with regard to configuration and materials. If you travel this gorgeous place in the evening during sunset, then the village looks particularly spectacular at that time. To get the best photography opportunity, just remember that the sunrise is the best time to discover the golden rays that jet across the Ait Benhaddou. Photos during afternoon or sunset can also be effective, however, it is more difficult to capture. The things that are mainly popular for photographs include the Kasbahs, decorative motifs, attractive small streets and palm trees within the village. You can climb on one of the neighboring hills to take a full picture of Ait Benhaddou.
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Ait Ben Haddou is Morocco's most famous movie location and has appeared in more than 10 movies, including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven, Jewel of the Nile, Son of God, Prince of Persia, The Mummy, One Night with the King and The Sheltering Sky. Ait Ben Haddou's village first came into the international headlines with the Hollywood film Lawrence of Arabia. In this film, Ait Benhaddou made a special appearance. It is said that the director David Lean repaired many of the crumbling homes within the ksar during the shooting of the 1962-movie Lawrence of Arabia in Ait-Ben-Haddou. Morocco attracts millions of tourists every year, of which Ouarzazate is also considered to be a very popular area among tourists, especially Ait Benhaddou. Therefore, the Ouarzazate region and the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah should be on top of your Morocco travel list.
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Image Credit - Pixabay
Also See:- Morocco Desert - A Ghost Music Mystery
The area has been well-preserved and has been kept in good condition with the aim of bringing more tourists to the south to see the wonderful structures like Ait Benhaddou. Compared to other ksour in the area, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou has preserved its architectural authenticity with regard to configuration and materials. If you travel this gorgeous place in the evening during sunset, then the village looks particularly spectacular at that time. To get the best photography opportunity, just remember that the sunrise is the best time to discover the golden rays that jet across the Ait Benhaddou. Photos during afternoon or sunset can also be effective, however, it is more difficult to capture. The things that are mainly popular for photographs include the Kasbahs, decorative motifs, attractive small streets and palm trees within the village. You can climb on one of the neighboring hills to take a full picture of Ait Benhaddou.
Also See:- Huacachina, Peru - A Lovely Village Built Around A Small Oasis Surrounded By Sand Dunes
Ait Ben Haddou is Morocco's most famous movie location and has appeared in more than 10 movies, including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven, Jewel of the Nile, Son of God, Prince of Persia, The Mummy, One Night with the King and The Sheltering Sky. Ait Ben Haddou's village first came into the international headlines with the Hollywood film Lawrence of Arabia. In this film, Ait Benhaddou made a special appearance. It is said that the director David Lean repaired many of the crumbling homes within the ksar during the shooting of the 1962-movie Lawrence of Arabia in Ait-Ben-Haddou. Morocco attracts millions of tourists every year, of which Ouarzazate is also considered to be a very popular area among tourists, especially Ait Benhaddou. Therefore, the Ouarzazate region and the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah should be on top of your Morocco travel list.
Also See:- Wadi Rum (Valley of the Moon), Jordan - A Beautiful Desert Valley
Also See:- Talakadu - The Mini Desert (Karnataka)
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