Telouet, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Kasbah / Palace · Glaoui · 19th-20th Century
The Telouet Kasbah is a kasbah along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. It was the seat of the El Glaoui family's power. While the exterior is crumbling, the interior reception halls still showcase stunning Andalusian-style decoration.
Construction: 1860 – 1950s
Founder: Glaoui Family
Key figures: Thami El Glaoui
Significance: The former seat of the powerful El Glaoui family, Pasha of Marrakech.
- 1860: Construction started
- 1912-1956: Peak of Glaoui power
- 1956: Abandoned after independence
Architectural styles: Andalusian, Berber
Materials: Mud Brick, Marble, Zellige
- Reception Halls: Lavishly decorated rooms with stucco and zellige.
- Iron Window Grilles: Intricate ironwork on the windows.
- Ruined Exterior: The crumbling mud brick exterior contrasts with the ornate interior.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Entry fee supports local guides.
- General: €2.00
Accessibility: Difficult. Ruins.
Official site: http://visitmorocco.com
Address: Telouet, High Atlas, Morocco
Coordinates: 31.2869, -7.2372