Monday, January 2, 2023

Morocco - Day 2 - Aït Benhaddou

We stopped at a really cool Kasbah (village) from the 1200’s made of clay & straw.  It is still standing & has been used in several movies & TV shows (like Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, Mummy, & more).  We hiked to the very top of the village & really enjoyed the small marketplace (not nearly as crazy as Marrakesh) inside as well as really enjoyed learning the history of the structures.







Many movies & TV shows have been filmed here.  In fact, a huge majority of Gladiator is filmed here.






























I loved this village.  It was small, less crazy, & just beautiful.  I loved it's historical background & was amazed that mud/brick/clay could survive this many years.  There are still families that live here in these huts.  What an incredible place to visit.

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