Where is Kasbah Taourirt located?

It stands on the eastern edge of central Ouarzazate along Avenue Mohammed V, directly opposite the Cinema Museum and the town's artisanal complex, within easy walking distance of the centre.

What can you see inside the kasbah?

The restored section reveals a maze of towers, courtyards and reception rooms decorated with carved plaster and painted ceilings. Outside, a Krupp field gun linked to Glaoui power is on display. Only part of the large complex is currently accessible.

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Kasbah Taourirt

A 19th-century Glaoui kasbah of rammed earth in the heart of Ouarzazate.

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Kasbah Taourirt, Ouarzazate

A 19th-century Glaoui kasbah of rammed earth in the heart of Ouarzazate.

Kasbah Taourirt is a fortified rammed-earth residence on the eastern edge of Ouarzazate, one of the finest examples of Atlas Mountain kasbah architecture. It was owned and expanded by the powerful Glaoui family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Krupp field gun that helped secure Glaoui power still stands outside the structure. A maze of interlocking towers, courtyards and reception rooms, parts of the kasbah have been restored and are open to visitors.

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Ouarzazate

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The kasbah was owned and expanded by the powerful Glaoui family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It served as one of the clan's residences and administrative bases in the Ouarzazate region.