Kasbah Taourirt
قصبة تاوريرت
A fortified mud-brick kasbah in central Ouarzazate, built by the Glaoui family; its maze-like courtyards and painted cedar ceilings are well preserved.
Taourirt Kasbah was built in the 19th century and was one of the strongholds of the Glaoui family, who ruled the south. At its peak, hundreds of family members, servants and artisans lived here. The kasbah is made of tiered mud-brick towers and courtyards. Open areas feature painted cedar ceilings, plaster carvings and mosaics, and some rooms have been restored with UNESCO assistance. The old town outside the kasbah is still inhabited, and it is worth stopping at the craft cooperatives. Admission is several dozen dirhams; the interior has steep steps and dim lighting.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ouarzazate Cinema Museum
- Atlas Studios
- Kasbah Tifoultoute
- Fint Oasis
- El Mansour Eddahbi Reservoir
- Aït Benhaddou
- Ounila Valley & Tamdaght
- Skoura Palmeraie & Kasbah Amridil