Aït Benhaddou Located in the foothills on the southern slopes of the High Atlas in the Province of Ouarzazate, the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley. The Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. It was a fortified city along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in Morocco. The earth clay architecture is well-preserved, earning it a UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1987.

Welcome to Maison d’Hotes Nouflla Only 100m to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, Maison D’hotes Nouflla welcomes you with our charming rooms, authentic food, traditional style and modern comfort. Located at the entrance of the village, we are a small guesthouse run by local families. You will enjoy serenity and warm Berber hospitality. We are about 30 minutes by taxi from Ouarzazate airport . Come for a quiet and relaxing stay and discover southern Morocco with us.

Many movies are filmed here, including: Lawrence Of Arabia (1962), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), Jewel of the Nile (1985), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Alexander (2004), Babel (2006), Prince of Persia (2010), even the TV series Game of Thrones, just to name a few. This is a must-see stop on your way from Marrakesh to the Sahara.