Taourirt Kasbah

Unlike other Glaoui kasbahs, Taourirt escaped ruin by moonlighting as a Hollywood backdrop (Sheltering Sky, Gladiator , Prince of Persia ) and attracting the attention of Unesco, which has carefully restored small sections of the Glaoui inner sanctum. You could tour the restored Glaoui kasbah with a guide (Dh50 per group), but photographers will want to explore at their leisure to capture the light through arched doorways and palm-oasis views through slit windows. Follow the maze of salons and stairwells to the top floor, where you’ll find a prayer room through keyhole archways, traces of polychrome stucco and an original tataoui ceiling. Wander through the village inside the kasbah walls, and you might find deals on local crafts in backstreet shops.