Tinejdad, Errachidia, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Ksar (Fortified Village) · Alaouite · 19th Century
Ksar El Khorbat is a fortified village located in Tinejdad, dating back to the 19th century. It is unique for its rectangular grid layout and covered streets. The ksar is still inhabited and has been carefully restored. It also houses the Oasis Museum, which offers deep insights into traditional Berber life.
Construction: 1860 – 1860
Founder: Ait Atta Tribe
Significance: A well-preserved inhabited ksar with a unique rectangular layout.
- 1860: Constructed
- 2002: Restoration began
Architectural styles: Presaharan, Earthen
Materials: Mud Brick
- Covered Streets: A grid of covered alleyways providing shade.
- Rectangular Plan: Unlike most ksars, it has a regular rectangular shape.
- Museum: Houses the Oasis Museum.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Inhabited village.
- Museum: €2.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://elkhorbat.com
Address: Tinejdad, Morocco
Coordinates: 31.4956, -5.0833