Kasbah Alt Benhaddou - "Kasbah of the Stars"


Updated: 30 Aug 2015)


Ait Benhaddou sits on the left bank of Wadi Mellah. The Kasbah is built near water
and arable alnd in a place safe from foreign attack and is one of the most impressive
Kasbahs in Morocco. The village is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


The ancient Berber city of Alt Benhaddou
The entire city is made of pressed mud. There is so little rain it takes centuries to disintegrate so it
is easy to keep up the maintenance.



As we were overwhelmed by the view, a woman went
about her daily life getting water from the pond.


.... and the men did what they seem to do best in
Morocco, visiting over a cup of mint tea.


The sight of the village of Alt Benhaddou, across the
rain swollen river is just overwhelming. This village has been the site of many movies
which are set in the desert - I believe the last one was "Jewel of the Nile". How can you not be impressed?


Naturally, where there is an sight to be seen
tourist shops are open for business.


A close up view shows the artwork on the exterior of the buildings.


The perfect location for a group photo.


And the visit would not be complete without mint tea.

We left Alt Benhaddou and headed for Marrakech but it would not be an easy trip.
We had to cross one of the highest passes in the Atlas Mountains, and it is winter.


The Atlas Mountains are covered in rain clouds
as we drive toward the pass.


Sometimes walking is the only mode of transportation.


We stop for lunch at Tichka Pass, 6,200 meters (7000 feet)


The crow doesn't fly up here. It is a long
and winding road that takes us down the mountain.


These homes seem to be "glued to the side of the mountain."

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This page was created by Bob "Belli" Frazee

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