Aït Benhaddou Morocco, High Atlas

Morocco’s most famous and stunning mudbrick Ksar, Aït Benhaddou, is located on an old caravan route laid out between the Sahara Desert and the bustling city of Marrakesh. This site is world-renowned for its wonderfully preserved Earthen architecture distinctive of Morocco. You can find the Ksar just past the High Atlas Mountain range, nestled on top of a craggily, rocky, hill jutting from the copper-colored desert.

Breathtaking from the moment you lay your eyes on the Ksar that blends into its rock foundation, you will find yourself falling in love with this mystical location the more time you spend within its walls. Aït Benhaddou is one of the most interesting places to discover among the desert landscape of Morocco and has garnered worldwide attention due to a long list of prolific movies and TV shows that have been filmed among the Earthen walls – Game of Thrones and The Mummy to name a few.

Today, you can explore the passageways of this Ksar either through a tour operator or on your own. Getting lost among the maze of this mud city is by far, the best way to get acquainted with Aït Benhaddou. Among its squared buildings, you will find a fine selection of restaurants, cafes, and shops that are perfect for perusing. Next, you’ll want to make your way upwards where you will find a picturesque, panoramic view of the Ksar and desert.

A renowned UNESCO world heritage site since 1987, Aït Benhaddou is every bit as stunning as the movies make it look and is definitely worth a day of thorough exploration at least.