Zaouia n’Aït Sidi Aïssa

Populated Place,

Morocco

Zaouia n’Aït Sidi Aïssa

Morocco Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.

Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water.
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Zaouia n'Ait Sidi Aissa is a small populated place located in the province of Azilal, Morocco. It is situated in the western part of the High Atlas Mountains, approximately 250 kilometers south of Casablanca. The population of Zaouia n'Ait Sidi Aissa is estimated to be around 4,000 people, most of whom are Berbers.

The town is known for its traditional architecture, with many of the buildings made of adobe and stone. The town is dominated by a mosque called the Zaouia, which is a place of worship for the local community. The Zaouia also serves as a spiritual center for the region, and many people come here to seek the guidance of the local saint, Sidi Aissa.

The main economic activity in Zaouia n'Ait Sidi Aissa is agriculture, with the main crops being wheat, barley, and olives. The town also has a small market where locals can buy and sell goods.

Zaouia n'Ait Sidi Aissa is a peaceful and authentic town that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Berber life in Morocco. The town is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including the High Atlas Mountains and the Oued El Abid River, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

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Morocco Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.

Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water.
Morocco
Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water.
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Taskoust, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco.

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Desert Lark
Ammomanes deserti payni Taskoust, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. P320_0344
lunch tagine Images from the drive between Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech, though the mountains. The road was interesting and I'm glad our driver was skilled!

This was my yummy lunch tagine!
lunch tagine
Images from the drive between Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech, though the mountains. The road was interesting and I'm glad our driver was skilled! This was my yummy lunch tagine!
hay load Images from the drive between Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech, though the mountains. The road was interesting and I'm glad our driver was skilled!

I saw several hay trucks loaded like this.
hay load
Images from the drive between Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech, though the mountains. The road was interesting and I'm glad our driver was skilled! I saw several hay trucks loaded like this.
Aït Benhaddou We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied.

The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou
We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied. The morning light was perfect.
pano from Aït Benhaddou We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied.

The morning light was perfect.
pano from Aït Benhaddou
We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied. The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou 3 We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied.

The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou 3
We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied. The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou 4 We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied.

The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou 4
We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied. The morning light was perfect.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 2 We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 2
We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 3 We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 3
We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Aït Benhaddou graffiti We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied.

The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou graffiti
We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied. The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou 2 We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied.

The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou 2
We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied. The morning light was perfect.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 4 We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 4
We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 5 We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou 5
We stopped on the way out of town to take more pictures of Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Aït Benhaddou 2 We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied.

The morning light was perfect.
Aït Benhaddou 2
We started the day by climbing Aït Benhaddou, aka Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of it are still occupied. The morning light was perfect.
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Zaouia n’Aït Sidi Aïssa is a populated place in , Morocco. It has an elevation of 2150 meters above sea level. It is also known as Sidi Aissa, Sidi Aïssa, Zaouia n'Ait Sidi Aissa, Zaouia n’Aït Sidi Aïssa. Information correct as at Thursday 19th January 2012.

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