Aït-Benhaddou

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Aït-Benhaddou is a city in Morocco.

Thit is a traditional mud brick city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has featured in many films, mostly as a replacement for Occupied Jerusalem.

It has appeared in more than 10 movies, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.

Travel to Aït-Benhaddou

Aït Benhaddou is accessible from Ouarzazate and Marrakesh

• Buses: do not ply direct to Aït Benhaddou but can drop you off at the turn off about 7 kilometers away from where you will have to find a lift.
• Taxi: It will be better to arrange a private hire of a taxi for the trip. At daytime, grand taxis are always waiting at the crossing. A seat costs 9 dirhams to which they might add for luggage. The cost for the whole taxi will be 60 dirhams.
• Car: The best way to get to Aït Benhaddou is renting a vehicle from Marrakech or from Ouarzazate. Aït Benhaddou is 9 kilometers off the main Tizi n Tichka road, which links Ouarzazate to Marrakech. Coming from Ouarzazate, turn to the right after about 18 kilometers from the town. It's quite a scenic drive to Aït Benhaddou. On the way into town there is a slight turn to the right, which is a popular spot for great views over the town and the Kasbah.
• From Marrakesh it will be a full day trip and the best advice is to organize a private tour if you do not have much time. Overnighting in Aït Benhaddou is recommendable as you get to see the Ksar in different lighting conditions. It looks very different in the morning when sun rises or when the sun is just setting.

Transportation in Aït-Benhaddou

Once inside the Ksar you can only walk or climb. There are two main entrances into the Ksar. One can be visited by new bridge. To reach the second, it is necessary to cross the river using the stepping stones (in dry season the river is completely dry).

What to See

The town itself is the main attraction, with mud buildings climbing up the side of the hill.

• Granary , at the top of the hill impressive and well worth the effort to get up there.

• Mausoleum of Ben-Haddou , is at the base of the hill

Muslim Travel Tips

• Climb atop the hill for breathtaking views.
• Rent a bike and drive up the road to Telouet (~50 kilometers). It was paved a few years ago but traffic is still scarce.

Shopping in Aït-Benhaddou

There are several shops within the town that sell souvenirs from all over the Sahara, particularly prevalent are Models of the Ksar and wooden artifacts from the Dogon people in Mali. There is a very friendly carpet shop in the newer part of town near the post office.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Aït-Benhaddou

• Hotel la Baraka , in the newer part of town has a restaurant with a nice courtyard.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Aït-Benhaddou

Aït-Benhaddou - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Aït-Benhaddou, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Aït-Benhaddou. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Aït-Benhaddou and its surrounding regions.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Aït-Benhaddou

Ramadan 2025 in Aït-Benhaddou

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Auberge La Goulade - The first auberge along the road into Ait Benhaddou, run by a French man and his Moroccan wife. Very friendly, excellent food and good price.

• Hotel Restaurant La Rose Du Sable Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, Morocco - ☎ +212 5 24 89 00 22 Clean, comfortable rooms. Great food.

• Riad Ksar Ighnda Douar As Falou, Ait Benhaddou, Morocco - 3km past Ait Ben Haddou ☎ +212 5 24 88 76 44 In an authentic yet modern setting, Riad Ksar Ighnda opens its doors for you onto the Atlas Mountains with rooms in tadelakt with air conditioning.

• La Fibule d'Or Ait Benhaddou ait ben haddou - ait ben haddou ☎ +212 667597476 200 dirhams/person per day in half board 11 rooms, restaurant, room service, panoramic terrace, free parking, free internet.

• Kasbah Tebi - Ksar Aït Benhaddou - ☎ +212 6 61 94 11 53 400 DM per person per day (halfboard) Authentic renovated Berber Kasbah. Magnificent view. Tranquility. Hospitable.

• Hotel Riad Caravane - ☎ +212 651 469 087 Chic hotel in restored Berber house. Small swimmingpool and views towards the Ksar. Located around one kilometre from the village.

Go Next

Grand taxi back to the crossing 9 dirhams per seat and then 14 dirhams to Ouarzazate. You might also be able to catch a bus to Marrakesh (they stop if they have seats available).

• Ouarzazate
• High Atlas

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