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OUARZAZATE
Built in 1928, the garrison town became the administrative capital of the region of Dra was not the charm of Moroccan cities that developed around a medina . However, peaceful and airy, it be a place for relaxing or even a step at the junction of the valleys of Draa and Dades.
The long, wide avenue Mohammed V through the city in its length. In the following direction Boumalne Dades, one reaches the Kasba Taourirt, being restored.
Formerly the residence of the pasha of Marrakesh, its adobe buildings flanked by crenellated towers are staged on superimposed levels through walls plastered with pink. Seen in the former apartments of Glaoui the dining room and bedroom of the favorite, who kept their decoration of painted stucco and cedar wood ceilings. In addition, a Another casbahs still belongs to the family members of Glaoui.
Facing the kasbah Taourirt, on the other side of the road, a craft center hosts workshops where are shaped and marketed various stone objects, pottery and especially the rugs known as Jebel Siroua Ouarzazate. These are known as carpet Ouzguita, referring to the tribe that makes them.
Not far from the craft center, you can see, carved in the rock some pottery kilns.
long time, the landscapes around Ouarzazate have attracted many directors: David Lean, Claude Lelouch, Vera Belmont ... This enthusiasm has led to the establishment of film studios in 1984.
Around Ouarzazate.
1 - Tiffoultoute. Leaving Ouarzazate towards Marrakech. After 6 km turn left towards Zagora, 2 km further, you reach the kasbah of Tiffoultoute. This construction of ocher clay blade rises above a small village overlooking the valley of the Oued Ouarzazate . Old fortress once inhabited by a sheikh and a Khalifa Glaoui, it was unfortunately very poorly restored. Now converted into a restaurant and guest rooms, there gives folklore evenings for groups. If you do not come for lunch, must pay a entry fee for the visit. From the terraces, beautiful view over the valley. A charming walk can visit the village along the Ouarzazate wadi whose bed contains some fine mineral specimens.
2 - Barrage El Mansour Dahbi ed. (13 Km south-east by P31 and then track to the left of 10.5 Km). Built from 1969 to 1971, is a canopy type structure up to 63 m long and 285, retaining water. Regulates the flow of Dra, it protects against flooding downstream.
to see again in the region.
Ait Ben Haddou (32 Km north west), the Dades Valley, the valley of Dra.
Built in 1928, the garrison town became the administrative capital of the region of Dra was not the charm of Moroccan cities that developed around a medina . However, peaceful and airy, it be a place for relaxing or even a step at the junction of the valleys of Draa and Dades.
The long, wide avenue Mohammed V through the city in its length. In the following direction Boumalne Dades, one reaches the Kasba Taourirt, being restored.
Formerly the residence of the pasha of Marrakesh, its adobe buildings flanked by crenellated towers are staged on superimposed levels through walls plastered with pink. Seen in the former apartments of Glaoui the dining room and bedroom of the favorite, who kept their decoration of painted stucco and cedar wood ceilings. In addition, a Another casbahs still belongs to the family members of Glaoui.
Facing the kasbah Taourirt, on the other side of the road, a craft center hosts workshops where are shaped and marketed various stone objects, pottery and especially the rugs known as Jebel Siroua Ouarzazate. These are known as carpet Ouzguita, referring to the tribe that makes them.
Not far from the craft center, you can see, carved in the rock some pottery kilns.
long time, the landscapes around Ouarzazate have attracted many directors: David Lean, Claude Lelouch, Vera Belmont ... This enthusiasm has led to the establishment of film studios in 1984.
Around Ouarzazate.
1 - Tiffoultoute. Leaving Ouarzazate towards Marrakech. After 6 km turn left towards Zagora, 2 km further, you reach the kasbah of Tiffoultoute. This construction of ocher clay blade rises above a small village overlooking the valley of the Oued Ouarzazate . Old fortress once inhabited by a sheikh and a Khalifa Glaoui, it was unfortunately very poorly restored. Now converted into a restaurant and guest rooms, there gives folklore evenings for groups. If you do not come for lunch, must pay a entry fee for the visit. From the terraces, beautiful view over the valley. A charming walk can visit the village along the Ouarzazate wadi whose bed contains some fine mineral specimens.
2 - Barrage El Mansour Dahbi ed. (13 Km south-east by P31 and then track to the left of 10.5 Km). Built from 1969 to 1971, is a canopy type structure up to 63 m long and 285, retaining water. Regulates the flow of Dra, it protects against flooding downstream.
to see again in the region.
Ait Ben Haddou (32 Km north west), the Dades Valley, the valley of Dra.
