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Established in the 11th century, it served as a stop for caravans carrying salt south across the Sahara and returning with ivory and gold. This scenic village has been very much favoured by film makers, from David Lean’s “Lawrence of Arabia” to Scott Ridley’s “Gladiator”.

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Still the mud houses, which need lots of maintenance after each rainstorm, have been steadily crumbling. Only about 10 families live in there now, the majority preferring to live in a modern village across the river.

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Sources: http://i-cias.com/morocco/ait_benhaddou.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%AFt_Benhaddou
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