Aït Benhaddou
Historical village in southeastern Morocco
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Aït Benhaddou is an ancient walled village in southeastern Morocco built from clay and stone in the traditional Berber architectural style. It is notable as a well-preserved example of pre-Saharan settlement patterns and has become an important cultural landmark representing Morocco's historical heritage.
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Aït Benhaddou (Arabic: آيت بن حدّو) is a historic ighrem or ksar (fortified village) 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.
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