10 DAYS IN SOUTHERN MOROCCO [Part III.] - 3 Memorable Places: Sahara, Tamegroute, Ait Ben Haddou скачать в хорошем качестве

10 DAYS IN SOUTHERN MOROCCO [Part III.] - 3 Memorable Places: Sahara, Tamegroute, Ait Ben Haddou

The morning on the desert dunes was an exceptional experience for us. The religious and educational center of Tamegroute, full of interesting sights, did not disappoint either — not mentioning Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved earthen ksar listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In order not to sound toxically positive — we have to state that an unpleasant incident happened to us in Tamegroute... which we, luckily, quickly got over :-) A few facts that are worth mentioning about the places we visited: ▪️ Desert dunes with a view of the surroundings — there's hardly anything to add to that; experiencing the real Sahara and its vastness is simply a rare privilege. ▪️ The village of Tamegroute lies on a nowadays still-busy route from the Sahara to the northwest and is home to the well-known religious center of the Zaouia Naciria Sufi order. Sufism represents a branch of Islam focused on seeking spiritual connection with God through love, meditation, and inner peace, emphasizing harmony within. Over time, this place also became a center of learning, contributing to the region’s social and economic development by establishing educational institutions and supporting crafts — most notably its famous green pottery, whose glaze color is primarily due to the minerals found in the local clay. ▪️ Ait Ben Haddou was established at the crossroads of trade routes, one of which led from the Sahara to Marrakech. This legendary ksar, made up of earthen buildings grouped within a walled enclosure, once served both as protection against raiders and as a commercial hub. Its architecture is characterized by tall earthen towers, narrow alleyways, and fortified walls that reflect the traditions of the Amazigh tribes. The use of clay here (as in other parts of southern Morocco) was not only traditional but also practical, given the climatic conditions. Our route: https://mapy.com/s/gujehubaha April 11th -12th, 2025 Music: The Breath of the Ancestors | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay harmony of Morocco | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Desert Voices | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Desert Bells | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay