Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
UNESCO Map
Description: The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.
Date inscribed: 1987.0
Area in hectares: 3,03
Category specified: Cultural
State: Morocco
Region: Arab States