Top Things to do in Souss-Massa-Draa Region
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5 Architectural Buildings in Souss-Massa-Draa Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco including Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Kasbah Amridil, Kasbah Des Caids Du Mezguita, Caserne de Pompiers Agadir, Jardin de Olhao.
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1. Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,680 reviews
Every North African town has a kasbah, a traditional administrative building made from mud and straw. This one, nestled against the High Atlas Mountains, is among the most impressive of its kind.
Reviewed By sparklesandshoes - London, United Kingdom
In modern days, it indefinitely quite out of the way – with the closest town of Ourzazate 25 miles away but I learned during our hike to the top of the Kasbah that it used to be on the main caravan route between Marrakesh and the Sahara Dessert which makes more sense. Speaking of hike, I was told we were visiting a town which is why I wore a pretty maxi dress, not really the right clothes for this type of visit – which included a trek across a stream, a dusty climb, and a ladder – so don’t let the pictures fool you. When we visited in early October the Ounila River, which separates the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou from the small city where most residents now live, was running low so we were able to cross it by simply walking across sand bags locals had placed in the flow. Once inside the gates we made our way through narrow alleys and passed crowded houses on our way to the top, surrounded by clay brick the whole time. And even though I am not a Game of Thrones fan, someone had shown me a few of the famous scenes that were filmed there so I made sure to get photos with them. As you scroll you may also recognise the backdrop from dozens of other movies, notably Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Prince of Persia, and Kingdom of Heaven.
2. Kasbah Amridil
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4.5 based on 658 reviews
Kasbah Amridil is a castle or a fortress of the 17th century, the family owner is Arabic, original from Saudi Arabia, the picture of the kasbah Amridil is on the bank-notes of 50 Dirhams, and it's the kasbah where the famous movies " Ali Baba and the 40 thieves " & " Lawrence of Arabia " were filmed. The guided tours are done with 5 languages: Arabic, French, English, Spanish and Italian.
Reviewed By ChrisB828 - London, United Kingdom
We visited several different Kasbahs in Morocco. This was the largest and most interesting, e.g. many different spaces/rooms, five towers, one of the earliest with a toilet for women, etc). Fascinating scenery around and a very passionate and extremely knowledgable local guide.
3. Kasbah Des Caids Du Mezguita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
This kasbah was built in the begining of the 16th century in Draa valley, it was the Administrative and Residential kasbah for the Leaders of Mezguita tribe Famous movies was made in this kasbah : The Prince of Persia, Un thé au Sahara, The Mummy, Babel, Les Nouvelles Aventures d'Aladin, Killing Jesus, and Many Others
Reviewed By ChrisB828 - London, United Kingdom
We didn't stay in the Kasbah but were lucky enough to meet Hassan, and (with a friend of Hassan's) have a tour of the Kasbah. Later Hassan showed us the fields/garden and we also took a cooking class with his family. The Kasbah and surrounding buildings have a rich history, and Hassan is very passionate about the history, restoration and growing many interesting plants, vegetables, herbs, fruits, etc in the fields behind. The Kasbah itself looks wonderful and I would have been happy to stay there. The views from the roof are very impressive. Thank you Hassan for your hospitality and generosity with your time.
