Moroccan New Rising Instagram Hotspots, Dubbed the 'Most Beautiful Desert Village,' and a Location for Hollywood Blockbusters
Many people probably have biased perceptions of traveling to Africa, and indeed, despite the allure of the African continent, it has become one of the least safe lands, causing many to hesitate. However, such a place with so much charm is truly worth visiting. Today's main character, Morocco, is located on this continent. This country has a popular tourist attraction that was once considered 'the most beautiful village in the desert,' and it's a favorite filming location for many Hollywood blockbusters. A place that Hollywood favors must be special, right? So, let me introduce it to you properly below.
The country has many attractions, and many people who want to travel to Africa will definitely go there. But the attraction I'm going to talk about today is different from everything else. It's a small village located in the desert, called Ait Benhaddou. Perhaps you're not familiar with its name, but have you seen 'Red Sea Operation'? And many of the shots in that movie were filmed here. Do you think it's beautiful if you've seen it?
As I mentioned earlier, Hollywood also favors this place. However, the construction wasn't for movies. It was 'born' in the 11th century, and it has a history of over a thousand years. Its original purpose was to prevent foreign invasions. Therefore, you can see that many film-themed war dramas like to use it as a background. And if you look at it from a distance, it looks very much like a defensive small castle. It's also because it has been 'washed' by countless 'wars' and its long history, which makes it so precious.
When you enter the village, you'll see that almost all the buildings have a sandy yellow appearance. Although they are made of one material, they are very distinctive. Have you seen a similar 'appearance' in big cities where you live? You won't see many residents in the village, so is it in decline? In the past, there were hundreds of households living here, but because some of the houses didn't meet safety standards, people moved out one by one. Now, there are only a few households left.
If you want to know how the locals make a living, it's through the tourism industry! That's right! They sell various distinctive small items in the village, which are numerous but not expensive, winning the hearts of many tourists, and they actually have business acumen!
After reading my introduction, haven't you been moved? Why not take some time to come and see it? It's sure to give you a unique charm.
