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Aït-Ben-Haddou

Ten visions of the earthen city

Shaped by earth, light and terrain, Aït-Ben-Haddou unfolds like architecture carved into the landscape. The collection explores its volumes, passages and horizons through an almost unreal mineral palette.

Earthen architecture of Aït-Ben-Haddou beneath an intense turquoise sky
Earthen CitadelPC-ABH-09 · ABH-001

The monumental volumes of the ksar rise beneath an intense turquoise sky.

Earthen alley and stairs within the ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou
Rising PathsPC-ABH-06 · ABH-002

Stairs and passages follow the terrain toward the upper levels of the citadel.

Monumental earthen arch framing the citadel of Aït-Ben-Haddou
The Gate WithinPC-ABH-10 · ABH-003

A monumental arch frames the citadel, turning the passage into a graphic composition.

Traditional earthen towers rising at Aït-Ben-Haddou bathed in light
Towered EarthPC-ABH-02 · ABH-004

Earthen towers rise through a succession of geometric forms bathed in light.

Vast mineral square surrounded by traditional earthen architecture at Aït-Ben-Haddou
Silent SquarePC-ABH-08 · ABH-005

A vast mineral square reveals the scale and restraint of the architecture.

Monumental staircase ascending toward the towers of Aït-Ben-Haddou
Steps to the KasbahPC-ABH-03 · ABH-006

A monumental staircase draws the eye toward the towers overlooking the ksar.

Traditional courtyard and earthen houses within Aït-Ben-Haddou
Village ThresholdPC-ABH-04 · ABH-007

Courtyards, wooden doors and earthen volumes create an intimate scene within the village.

Aït-Ben-Haddou and its valley bathed in golden sunset light, the ksar rising above the palm grove
Golden ValleyPC-ABH-05 · ABH-008

Evening light sets the valley aglow as the ksar rises above the palm grove.

Moroccan rugs, lanterns and handcrafted objects in the alleys of Aït-Ben-Haddou
Caravan ColoursPC-ABH-07 · ABH-009

Rugs, lanterns and handcrafted objects introduce an explosion of colour into the mineral landscape.

Panoramic view of Aït-Ben-Haddou between earthen architecture, palm groves and golden light
Beyond the OuedPC-ABH-01 · ABH-010

The ksar unfolds in its full scale between earthen architecture, palm groves and golden light.

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