Taourirt Kasbah

Name: Taourirt Kasbah
Address: Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate
Rating: 5.0000

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15 reviews of Taourirt Kasbah

Chris Pearrow

Should be on your Ouarzazate List

Excellent

While decidedly not as grandiose and exotic as some other Kasbahs in the region, the Taourirt Kasbah has it's own merit and is definitely worth a visit if you're in Ouarzazate. It's be completely restored and is in (what I can imagine) similar shape as it was in its heyday hundreds of years ago.

It's right at the edge of town and easily reached in a "petiti taxi"...the entrance costs 10 Dirham (around one dollar) and you'll of course be offered plenty of "guided tours," which I'd suggest turning down with a smile and a polite "la shokran" ("no thanks" in Moroccan Arabic). The building itself is like a maze. Each floor is filled with tiny corridors and passageways and multiple staircases, and the fact that many of the rooms are empty or unadorned might lead you to breeze on through. Big mistake. Right when you think there's nothing special, just more empty rooms, you stumble on an amazing chamber with Arabic engravings, gorgeous original tilework, and impressive views of the surrounding Kasbah.

The best rooms, though, are towards the top, and typically farther away from the staircase. If you go during the off season, it's an amazing sensation to be crawling around an ancient adobe palace all by yourself. Really cool place!

albertoloyo

one of the best preserved and most beautiful places in the area

Located on the outskirts of Ouarzazate, this is one of the best preserved and most beautiful places in the area. Formally a residence of the Pasha of Marrakech, is is made of adobe with crenelated towers. We visited the old quarters of the Glaoui, the dining room and best bed room, which still retains its stucco decoration and painted cedar wood ceilings (the entrance is 10 dirhams).

macgreg

Not far from the center of Ouarzazate...

Poco distante dal centro di Ouarzazate...

Poco distante dal centro di Ouarzazate si trova la più importante attrazione cittadina, la Kasbah di Taourirt, una delle meglio conservate di tutto il Marocco. La kasbah si divide in due parti: Una, con accesso libero, è in realtà un villaggio dove nelle case di fango vive ancora la gente. La seconda invece, accessibile dopo aver pagato un biglietto di ingresso, comprende la parte più restaurata e l'antico palazzo, perfettamente conservato. Il consiglio è quello di partire con la visita della parte abitata, e per questo è meglio affidarsi a qualche ragazzino per non perdersi nel labirinto di vicoli e per visitare la parte abitata senza sentirsi degli intrusi. Il giro è davvero molto suggestivo, si costeggiano le antiche mura con le torri di argilla e si ammirano scene di vita quotidiana, con le donne che lavano i panni all'aperto, le abitazioni che sembrano ferme ad un secolo fa, senza luce né acqua corrente. Una mancia di 3 euro ed il ragazzino sarà più che soddisfatto. Entrando poi nella parte restaurata, si resta impressionati dalla bellezza delle intatte costruzioni di argilla, con le torri merlate che contrastano con la limpidezza del cielo. Anche l'interno di questa kasbah sembra uno stretto labirinto pieno di stanze, corridoi e scalinate.

Not far from the center of Ouarzazate is the most important attraction of the city, the Kasbah of Taourirt, one of the best preserved of all Morocco. The kasbah is divided into two parts: A, with free access, is actually a village where the mud houses are still living people. The second one, which is accessible after paying an entrance fee, including most restored the old building, perfectly preserved. The advice is to start with a visit to the inhabited part, and so it is better to rely on some kids do not get lost in the maze of narrow streets and visit the inhabited part without feeling intruders. The ride is very impressive, it is along the ancient walls and towers of clay and admire scenes of everyday life, with women washing clothes outdoors, the houses that still seem a century ago, without light or water current. A tip of 3 euro and the kid will be more than satisfied. Then entering in the restored part, one is struck by the beauty of the buildings intact clay, with crenellated towers, contrasting with the clarity of the sky. Even the interior of this kasbah seems a narrow maze full of rooms, corridors and stairways.

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GERARD DECQ

Facing the museum cinema

Face au musée du cinéma

Excellent

C'est "Le Monument de Ouarzazate". Cette kasbah est située au centre historique de l'ancien Ouarzazate, car la ville moderne s'est largement étendue (L'espace en cette zone désertique ne fait pas défaut). Larges avenues sur des kilomètres qui me font penser à une ville à "l'américaine". La Kasbah donc appelée " kasbah de Taourirt", ou encore "kasbah du Glaoui", est maintenant un musée qui se visite pour son architecture, son puits de lumière et ses pièces aux beaux murs et aux somptueux plafonds peints, mais l'ensemble est vide de mobilier. Bien restaurée, au moins une grande partie, elle a fière allure sur la Grand'Place, digne d'un palais présidentiel.

This is "The Monument of Ouarzazate." This Kasbah is located in the historic center of the old Ouarzazate, because the modern city is widely spread (space in this desert area is not lacking). Wide avenues for miles that make me think of a city "American." Kasbah so called "Kasbah Taourit" or "Kasbah Glaoui," is now a museum open to visitors for its architecture, skylights and rooms with beautiful walls and magnificent painted ceilings, but the whole is empty of furniture. Well restored, at least a large part, it looks great on the Grand worthy of a presidential palace.

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WTFdani

The Kasbah Taurit is in the center of...

La Kasbah de Taurit esta en el centro...

La Kasbah de Taurit esta en el centro de Ouarzazate es mas turistica que Ait Ben Hadou aunque parezca extraño ya que la otra es patromonio de la humidad (si quieres mas info sobre Ait Ben Hadou visita mi perfil) Es muy fácil de encontrar ya que esta en centro centro y yo te recomiendo que utilices una mañana entera para recorrertela, no solo el palacete si no el barrio también ya que puede ofrecerte rincones insospechados. Un zoco prcioso y antiguo y buenos restaurantes.

The Kasbah Taurit is in the center of Ouarzazate is more Ait Ben Hadou tourist strangely enough since the other is patromonio of humility (if you want more info on Ait Ben Hadou visit my profile) is very easy to find as it is center in center and I recommend you use a whole morning to recorrertela, not only the palace if the neighborhood as it can also bring unexpected corners. An old souk prcioso and good restaurants.

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Blaise

In the valley of the Draa

Nella valle del Draa

Nonostante Ourzazate sia famosa per il museo del cinema e per essere stata ripetutamente in passato un set cinematografico, non bisogna dimenticare che la sua kasbah, chiamata Taourit, è una delle piú grandi tra le cittá della regione. Il centro è ben ristrutturato e molto ordinato, non a caso il nome della cittá in dialetto Bereber significa "senza rumori" o "senza confusione".

Despite Ourzazate is famous for the film museum and have been repeatedly in the past a film set, do not forget that its kasbah, called Taourit, is one of the largest cities in the region. The center is nicely renovated and very tidy, not coincidentally the name of the city in Bereber dialect means "without noise" or "without confusion".

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Marie Pourreyron

A leap in time

Un saut dans le temps

Excellent

Monument historique classé au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco, la Kasbah de Taourirt était la propriété du Pacha de Marrakech, issu de la tribu des Glaoui. Dans ce château on ne trouve ni meuble ni tableaux. Seuls les murs, les mosaïques et vestiges de bois scultpés sont encore présents. Cette Kasbah est en fait un château fait de terre et de paille, qui s'érode avec le vent et les pluies. De ses fenêtres, on voit la Médina qui est toujours habitée et qui se visite elle aussi. Un saut hors du temps assurément.

World Heritage of Unesco monument, Kasbah Taourirt was owned by the Pasha of Marrakech from the Glaoui tribe. In the castle there is no furniture or paintings. Only the walls, mosaics and remains of scultpés wood are still present. The Kasbah is actually a castle made of mud and straw, which is eroding with the wind and the rain. From its windows you can see the Medina which is still inhabited and can be visited as well. Jump out of time for sure.

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Elisa Suñer

A magical place

Un lugar mágico

"La Kasbah Aït Benhaddou" Se encuentra situada a 190 Km de Marrakech, se trata de un espectacular poblado de arcilla y piedra con edificios rodeados por grandes murallas. Fue realizada en adobe y sigue habitada por unas pocas familias. Sus torres almenadas están decoradas con arcos ciegos y diseños geométricos que crean un efecto de luces y sombras. El perfil de las construcciones, el entorno y la gentileza de sus gentes, han visto pasar varios equipos de filmación a lo largo de muchas décadas, grandes películas como: Lawrence de Arabia, Gladiator...Aït Benhaddou es considerado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco desde 1987.

"The Kasbah Ait Benhaddou" It is located 190 km from Marrakech, this is a spectacular village of clay and stone buildings surrounded by high walls. It was made of adobe and still inhabited by a few families. Its crenellated towers are decorated with blind arches and geometric designs that create an effect of light and shadow. The profile of the buildings, the surroundings and the kindness of its people, have been spending several film crews over many decades, great films as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator ... Aït Benhaddou is a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1987.

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myphotoworld

Coming from Agadir, after a short stop...

En arrivant d'Agadir, après une courte ...

En arrivant d'Agadir, après une courte halte à Taroudant, on arrive à Taourirt, à quelques encablure de Ouarzazate. Gigantesque kasbah remarquable construction de pisé, et très agréablement décoré. L'intérieur est plus frais et plus sobrement décoré. De ces chambres, on découvre les nombreux studios de cinéma qui ont poussé à Ouarzazate depuis quelques années.

Coming from Agadir, after a short stop in Taroudant, we arrive at Taouirt a few cable from Ouarzazate. Huge kasbah remarkable building adobe and pleasantly decorated. The interior is cooler and simply decorated. Of these rooms, we discover the many film studios in Ouarzazate that pushed past few years.

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phil mathi

Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate in...

La Kasbah de Taourirt à Ouarzazate au ...

La Kasbah de Taourirt à Ouarzazate au Maroc est une des plus belles constructions architecturales de la ville. Cette Kasbah aurait été fondée dès le 17ème siècle avant d’être remaniée par la tribu des Glaoui en 1882, les Seigneurs de l’Atlas.

Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate in Morocco is one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in the city. The Kasbah was founded in the 17th century before being rebuilt by the Glaoui tribe in 1882, the Lords of the Atlas.

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Pedro Jareño

Kasbah Taourirt

Kasbah de Taourirt

Uno de mis lugares favoritos de mi ruta por el sur de Marruecos. El sitio es maravilloso, para perderse por sus calles viejas. Pero mi gran recuerdo viene por la experiencia vivida. Por dejarme llevar y conocer a la gente local. Un sitio tremendo

One of my favorite parts of my route through southern Morocco. The site is wonderful to wander through the old streets. But my great memory comes from the experience. By pouring out and meet the locals. A tremendous site

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jcp

The kasbah Taourirt is a mecca of...

La kasbah de Taourirt est un haut lieu...

La kasbah de Taourirt est un haut lieu du cinéma. Cette kasbah, qui n'est plus habitée par les hommes l'est par les cigognes. Ali est le gardien de ce lieu d'un autre temps; Il vous fera visité et vous offrira un thé à la menthe chez lui, dans ce monument historique.

The kasbah Taourirt is a mecca of cinema. This kasbah, which is no longer inhabited by men is by storks. Ali is the guardian of this place from another time, He will visit you and offer you a mint tea at his home in this historic monument.

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Nelia Moya

Tortuous road (works) and long, but it...

Camino tortuoso (obras) y largo, pero...

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Camino tortuoso (obras) y largo, pero merece la pena disfrutar del paisaje y una vez allí, es muy curioso

Tortuous road (works) and long, but it is worthwhile to enjoy the landscape and once there, it is very curious

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Victor Gomiz

My trip to southern Morocco Excursions From Marrakech

Mi Viaje Por sur de Marruecos Excursiones Desde Marrakech

Hace unas semanas viajé a Marruecos con mi familia y tuvimos la oportunidad de hacer una excursión de 3 días al desierto. Contratamos nuestro viaje con www.RutasPormarruecos.Webnode.Es y gracias a su excelente organización disfrutamos de una experiencia fantástica (especialmente mis hijos, para los que dormir en el desierto fué una auténtica aventura.) Gracias a Mustapha, nuestro guía, por su exquisito trato y profesionalidad. Esperamos volver muy pronto.

A few weeks ago I traveled to Morocco with my family and had the opportunity to make a 3 day trip to the desert. We hire our trip with www.RutasPormarruecos.Webnode.Es and thanks to the excellent organization enjoyed a fantastic experience (especially my children, for those who sleep in the desert was an adventure.) Thanks to Mustapha, our guide, for its exquisite treatment and professionalism. We hope to return soon.

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Manuel Cruz Brazales