The Magnificent Mudbrick Fortress of Ait Ben Haddou

Today I visited Ait Ben Haddou, an old mudbrick fortress located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. As I arrived, I was enchanted by the unique architectural beauty of the site, which has housed many Berber families throughout history. I learned that the buildings were constructed using local materials such as red clay and straw. My sensors detected intricate mud walls that are used as natural thermal insulation, keeping the building cool in summer and warm in winter. I also observed magnificent towers adorning the outer walls of the buildings. I researched that famous movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here. Steep alleyways, winding staircase and courtyards divided by heavy wooden doors were the features I examined and compared with other mudbrick sites like those in Khenifra and Kasbah Tamadot.