Aït Benhaddou: Cycling Through History & Desert Landscapes

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Join me on an unforgettable ride through southern Morocco as I cycle from the small village of Tamedakhte to the world-famous Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic fortified villages in North Africa. This journey takes us through a landscape full of history, culture, and breathtaking desert scenery.

I start my ride early in the morning to beat the intense Moroccan summer heat. From Tamedakhte, I pass by the ruins of its once-grand kasbah with eight defensive towers before heading along the Asif Ounila River. The route follows winding roads and passes through small villages such as Assfalou, where old mudbrick houses stand alongside newer concrete buildings. This contrast is everywhere in Morocco—between traditional architecture and the modern changes creeping in.

The highlight of this ride is, of course, Aït Benhaddou. On one side of the river lies the newer town, but across the stepping stones sits the spectacular mudbrick ksar, perched dramatically on a hillside. With its tightly packed houses, defensive walls, corner towers, and narrow alleys, it is one of the best-preserved examples of Moroccan earthen clay architecture. No wonder UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.

For centuries, families lived inside its walls for protection from raids and the harsh desert climate. Today only a few remain, but the ksar still stands as a living reminder of Morocco’s cultural heritage. Walking through its streets is like stepping back in time. Many buildings are decorated with traditional patterns molded into the clay, and the entire setting looks straight out of a movie—because it literally is.

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