Ksar Tafilelt
قصر تافيلالت
An ecological new community built on traditional M'zab architectural principles, which has won sustainable-building awards and offers a window into contemporary M'zab life.
Tafilelt lies on the high ground behind Beni Isguen. Local residents began planning and building it in 1997. Around a thousand homes follow the layout, earth and stone materials and orientation of the old towns, balancing ventilation, heat insulation and energy saving. The community includes an ecological park, solar facilities and community rules, and has won several international sustainable-building awards. It has a visitor centre where you can book a guide to tour homes and a botanical garden. It is more open to visitors than the old towns. From the edge of the high ground you can look down on the old town of Beni Isguen.
Opening hours
Daytime; guided tours recommended, book ahead
Nearby sights
- M'zab Palm Groves
- Beni Isguen
- Melika
- Bounoura
- Ksar of Ghardaïa & Market Square
- Sidi Brahim Mosque (El Atteuf)
- El Atteuf
- Metlili