Taourirt Kasbah

The Glaoui family controlled southern Morocco for generations, and Taourirt was their Ouarzazate stronghold. The kasbah rises like a sand castle from the town centre — towers, terraces, and the distinctive pisé construction that defines the region. Part of the kasbah is still inhabited. Families live in rooms that once housed servants; the state rooms have become a museum. The contrast between sections tells the story of these buildings: how they decline, how they survive, how restoration chooses what to save. The interior is cool and dark, a maze of stairs and passages. Some rooms show restored decoration — painted ceilings, carved plaster. Others show the raw construction. The rooftop offers views over Ouarzazate and the mountains beyond. Best time: Morning (cooler inside) Allow: 1 hour Combine with: Atlas Studios (5km west)