Morocco's Most Beautiful Ancient Village - Ouarzazate

Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate, Morocco, is one of the world's most beautiful ancient villages encountered on the way to the Sahara Desert in Africa. 💥💥 Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, this place has been the filming location for famous movies and TV shows such as "Cleopatra," "The Mummy," "Game of Thrones," "The Eagle Has Landed," "Operation Red Sea," and "Star Wars." It is a must-pass place on the way from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. 💥💥 Known as the "Gateway to the Desert," it is an oasis on the edge of the desert. Originally built in the 8th century, it is a famous ancient village of the Berber people in Morocco, constructed with the characteristic adobe bricks of Morocco, mainly in shades of red. The mottled earthen walls are a testament to the many years of history. 💥💥 Once used to defend against foreign enemies, the castles and outer walls made of adobe bricks still stand majestically, solemnly, and with a unique exotic beauty. Perhaps this is the charm of Africa, the exotic features. 👭👬 Lovely fellow travelers: I joined a three-day, two-night desert tour that gathered in Marrakech and exited in Fes. On the morning of the gathering, the driver came to the hotel to pick me up, then went to other hotels to pick up more people, and finally waited for a bus at a certain place. Carrying a huge backpack on the road, a couple next to me, the man in the couple, offered to help me with my bag. At first, I was embarrassed, but this couple kept warmly insisting that they could help me, seeing that I was thin and weak, and could lighten my burden. I accepted their help with gratitude. The woman was also very enthusiastic, saying they were from Switzerland. This couple was very kind, but unfortunately, we were not on the same bus due to different routes and schedules. Then, when I arrived at my own group, I met a bunch of friends from all over the world. I was the only Chinese person on the bus, and the others were from Switzerland, Argentina, Chile, Germany, the Netherlands, etc. ⚠️⚠️ Note: If a local in Morocco offers to carry your bag, don't agree, as they might demand a high tip, while many tourists from all over the world are very enthusiastic. ✅✅ Patient tour guide: The guide explained very carefully along the way, and even in two languages, haha, because some people speak English and some don't. Those who don't speak English mostly speak Spanish. 🗺️ Route: After getting off the bus, you will see a few houses, souvenir shops, and a small supermarket. Then you will cross a river with a row of large stone blocks in the middle. Follow the team across the river on the stone blocks, climb the ancient castle top along the path, and you can overlook this ancient village. When overlooking, the scene feels so inspiring! It's as if you've entered a movie world! On the way back, we took a different route, crossing a bridge, from which you can also see the scenery. 🚌 Mode of travel: This is a necessary route from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, and it is relatively remote from the city. It is recommended to travel with a group for ease and convenience. #UnderratedGem #OffTheBeatenPathTravel #TravelInfluencer #Africa #AfricanTravel #GlobalTravel