Magnificent carvings and drawings, dating from the lron and Bronze Ages have been discovered on cave walls, and in different parts of Morocco. The most important of these are in Foum AI-Hisn where carvings show proof of human habitation around 3000 BC.

High Atlas rock carving

Around 1600 BC, during the Bronze Age, Berber herdsmen engraved images on rocks in the High Atlas

      “Oukaimeden” rock carving

Near Marrakesh, is a whole mass of red sandstone rocks decorated with carvings from the Bronze Age. They are evidence of the existence of communication between the two continents at that time.

     The "Foum Al-Hisn" rock carving

On this site, located near Akka, 6 km from lcht, exist groups of carvings on sandstone; these bear witness to communities changing from hunting to herding, around 3000 BC.

     The Tinezouline rock carving

Tinezouline is one of the most important prehistoric site, in Maghreb. Here you can find images of Libyan-Berber origin, graven on black stone designating some hunter horsemen probably from the lron Age.

     The ruins of Benassa

Founded in the 3^rd century BC, this city was not discovered until 1871. The remains of a forum, a capitol, a basilica and several temples are still standing.

     The ruins of Lixus

According to mythology, it was in the region around Lixus (situated 6 km from Larache) that Hercules accomplished his penultimate labour. UNESCO is planning to list the site as part of the World Heritage.

     The Remains of Cotta

The ruins of Cotta lie approximately 500 metres from the Caves of Hercules. Probably dating back to the 2^nd or 3^rd Centuries, the ruins of the temple still stand.

     The ruins of Volubilis

At the foot of Jbel Zerhoon stand the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis.

     Imilchil Kasbah

This Kasbah once marked the A'ft Hadiddou territory, a large semi-nomadic Berber tribe with a rich folklore inhabiting a mountainous region nicknamed little Tibet by the French.

Tamdaght Kasbah

Located about 6 km from A1't Benhaddou, this former Glaoui residence is currently being restored.

    The Maadid Ksar

Located about 50 km from Meski, the site is surrounded by a high adobe wall.

    Ksar Abbar

Probably built at the beginning of the 19^th century, this site served as a residence for members of the Alaouite Royal family, as well as for the widows of deceased Sultans.

     Ait Benhaddou Ksar

Fortified village registered as part of Unesco World Heritage

     Tifoulfoute Ksar

This Ksar, located at the exit to Ouarzazate, was built in the middle of the 19^th century.

     Taourirt Kasbah

The largest and oldest Glaoui residence, this Kasbah is located at the exit to Ouarzazate and is listed as a historical monument.

     Telouet Kasbah

The Kasbah was erected in the 19^th century, then it was enlarged and majestically fitted out.

     The Boulaouane Kasbah

It is situated on a remarkable site, overlooking the meandering River Oum-Rbii. It is a fortified castle built by the great Moulay Ismael in 1710.

     Oulad Abdelhalim Kasbah

One of the best-preserved Kasbahs in all of Tafilalet stands in Rissani. It was built by the Sultan Moulay Ismail, Governor of Tafilalet at that time. The Kasbah remains the property of the Royal family.

 

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