Telouet

Overview of Telouet

This slightly off-the-beaten-path Berber village on the Marrakech-Ouarzazate route is home to an ancient kasbah over two centuries old.

Key Details

• Type of place: village.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location: east of the road linking Marrakech to Ouarzazate.

• Distances: Aït Ben Haddou (50 km to the south), Marrakech (135 km to the northwest), Ouarzazate (85 km to the southeast).

• Local time: Heure : Telouet.

• Population:

• Area:

• Altitude: 1,870 m.

• Website:

History of Telouet

What to See and Do in Telouet

The Kasbah of Telouet

This imposing 19th-century structure is now largely abandoned. Only the reception hall is open to visitors, offering a glimpse of the kasbah’s former grandeur.

In the Surrounding Area

Aït Ben Haddou ★★★★ (50 km)
À quelques kilomètres de Ouarzazate, l'ancien village fortifié (ksar) est un site remarquable et unique classé au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco.

Climate and Weather in Telouet

Transportation

Getting There

Telouet is accessible via the P1506 road, a branch off the N9 that runs from Marrakech to Ouarzazate through the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka Pass Road. Continuing on the P1506 leads to Aït Ben Haddou.

Getting Around

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Useful Addresses

Additional Information