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Taroudant is the eleventh century capital of a small kingdom. Annexed by the Almoravids in 1056, independent under the Almohads, it is destroyed in 1306 by the Merinids.
It reached its peak in the sixteenth century under the influence of ech-Sheikh Mohammed who made his capital and a base for its offensive against the Portuguese installed in Agadir. It then becomes an important caravan centre. |
famous for the abundance and quality of its goods: sugar, cotton, rice, etc.. In the seventeenth century, Taroudant is under the domination of the kingdom of Tazeroualt, the region between Tiznit and Tafraoute and, as such, the target of military expeditions undertaken by the sultans Alawites. In 1687, the sultan Moulay Ismail made
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even kill a large portion of the population. As the entire region, Taroudant suffers from the closure of the port of Agadir. It folds up behind its walls in 1912 of the rebel Al-Hiba, which makes the city the seat of its resistance against the French army until 1913. The population of Taroudant is deemed proud and rebellious. In retaliation, the city largely destroyed several times. The king would never have crossed its doors for fear of the rebellious mood of its inhabitants. Taroudant, however, is known for his sense of hospitality, friendliness of its traders. Located at the intersection of Souss valley and mountains of the High Atlas, the "little Marrakech" gives an excellent overview of southern Morocco. First capital of the sixteenth century Saadian, refuge princes rebels, coveted by the tribes of South Taroudannt occupies an important place in the history of Morocco. Nowadays, people come to seek the rest in the shade of its beautiful ochre walls. Also known for its craft and its Berber jewelry. |
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it attracts many tourists from Agadir (destination very well served by bus).Place ASSRAG
Also animated is the heart of the ancient capital Sub and venue of Roudanis (inhabitants of Taroudant) attending its cafes at the end of the day.An alley join the souks,which are relatively smallbut almost as diverse as Marrakech and very alive.
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The palm is located TIOUT At some thirty kilometers south-east of Taroudant. It is dominated by an ancient casbah. A fairly bad track led to a quarantine kilometres south of the village AMAGOUR, built on a contrefort of the Anti-Atlas
(Known from ancient times, history is there to testify the past of the city with its walls of mud and its five doors surmounted by broken towers dating back to XVIII è nineteenth century.)
Taroudant "Taroudannt" is located at the intersection of Souss valley and mountains of the High Atlas, the "little Marrakech" gives an excellent overview of southern Morocco to 76 km d ' Agadir and airport, surrounded by ramparts have made an impregnable citadel. First capital of the sixteenth century Saadian, Taroudant occupiesan important place in the history of Morocco Taroudant offer a pleasant setting and a unique product to researchers rest in the shade of ochre walls and the sweetnessof life and Berber hospitality of Moroccans in a temperate climate throughout the year. Also known for its handicrafts, leather, iron, wood, painted wood, ceramics and jewellery Berber money. |
Always busy, the souk is the venue of Roudanais (inhabitants of Taroudant). On the square of Assarag cafes offer their terraces lively and warm busy at the end of the day. The municipal market of Jnan Jamaa full of all specialties Arab-Berber, bazaars, grocery stores, herbalists etc. .....
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