No trip to Morocco is complete without visiting Ait Benhaddou, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site that has graced Hollywood blockbusters from The Mummy to Gladiator.
Founded along the age-old caravan trail that linked Marrakech to the Sahara, the crumbling adobe Kasbah and surrounding fortress sit against the High Atlas backdrop and serve as a Berber trading post. The site has long been abandoned, the villagers moving to a modern town close by, yet several families remain and are happy to guide tourists through the medina’s narrow alleys and up to the Kasbah itself. Visit in the late afternoon as shadows stretch across the Saïss Plain, and you are rewarded with one of Morocco’s most atmospheric (and photogenic) sights.
Ait Benhaddou Hotels
Riad Caravane$$
Riad Caravane captures a sense of understated desert elegance. Built with traditional adobe and stone, it combines warm, earthy tones with clean modern lines. Guest rooms are spacious yet cosy, featuring handcrafted furnishings and panoramic views of the surrounding kasbah and valley. The restaurant focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, while the outdoor pool offers a refreshing oasis after a day exploring the desert scenery. With personalised service and a welcoming, design-forward ...
Hotel Karam Palace$$
Riad Chay$$
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