Ait Benhaddou
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, Aït Benhaddou is a fortified earthen-clay village on the historic caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh, and one of the best-preserved examples of traditional southern Moroccan architecture. The ksar sits at the water's edge with mountains close by, and the surrounding area offers scenic viewpoints over the clay towers and defensive walls that have made it a draw for filmmakers and travellers alike.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population50
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.5 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
Ait Benhaddou: quick answers
Where is Ait Benhaddou?
Ait Benhaddou is in Morocco, about 105 km65 miles in a straight line from Marrakesh.
How do you get to Ait Benhaddou?
The nearest airport is Ouarzazate (OZZ), about 49 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ait Benhaddou?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is October, with about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ait Benhaddou?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 20 restaurants, 7 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ait Benhaddou?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Skoura, Ighrem n'Ougdal and Ouarzazat.