Fortified granaries around Agadir - Explore Agadir Souss Massa

Let us introduce you to the architectural heritage of Souss Massa. The towns and countryside of Souss Massa are teeming with architectural treasures: Ramparts, fortified granaries called Igoudars, Ksours and Kasbahs.

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What is a Fortified Granary – Agadir – Igoudar?

Collective granaries (agadir or igoudar) are traditional constructions of southern Morocco, they have a defensive vocation and storage of the goods of a community. Basically, it is the “bank” of the tribes of Souss Massa.

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Collective Granary – Aït Kine

Ait Kine, a hidden heritage to be discovered 45 km from the city of Tata, the village of Ait Kine is surrounded by seven watchtowers housing the mosque and the famous fully restored collective granary (early 18th century).

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Ksar and Granary of Tiskmoudine

Located 5 km southwest of Akka Ighane, the ksar of Tiskmoudine (29.963018, -7.551340) is a compulsory visit if you are around Akka Ighane. The oasis life takes on its full meaning during the visit. Do not hesitate to get lost there.

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Agadir Aserghine – Ksar and Granary

Located 5 km south-west of Akka Ighane, the Ksar d’Isserghine (29.948664, -7.565427) encloses a collective granary (agadir) adjoining a small religious complex.

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Agadir Imchguiguiln – Chtouka Ait Baha

Agadir Imchguiguiln is around 750 years old. Recent rehabilitation works have made it possible to renovate around thirty huts, the central square, a mosque and outbuildings, all while respecting the construction techniques of the Anti-Atlas.

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Agadir Tasguent – Tafraoute

At just 1 hour and 10 minutes from Tafraoute, you will find one of the most beautiful “igoudar” in the region. Agadir Tasguent is over 350 years old. Tasguent is one of the largest and best preserved in the Anti-Atlas.

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Adkhs Collective Granary

Located 20 km northeast of Akka Ighane, the granary of Adkhs (30.127361, -7.468452) is a marvel of heritage to visit on the road to the Oasis of Aguinane. Its position makes it one of the most beautiful viewpoints in all of Souss Massa. Photos required.

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Ifri Imadidane Collective Granary

Located near Taliouine – Taroudant, Ifri is a collective granary under rock and partly caved and still in working order. A must-visit site!

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Inoumar Granary – Chtouka Ait Baha

The Agadir Inoumar was built over 300 years ago towards the end of the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1645/1727). To face the risks of attack, the building was built on an area of half a hectare overlooking the Oued Ourga.

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Fortified granaries

Presentation of the Architectural Heritage – Souss Massa

What is a Fortified Granary – Agadir – Igoudar?

Collective Granary – Aït Kine

Ksar and Granary of Tiskmoudine

Agadir Aserghine – Ksar and Granary

Agadir Imchguiguiln – Chtouka Ait Baha

Agadir Tasguent – Tafraoute

Adkhs Collective Granary

Ifri Imadidane Collective Granary

Inoumar Granary – Chtouka Ait Baha

Jbel Siroua: Between High Atlas and Sahara

Jbel Aklim – Panorama of the Anti-Atlas

Jbel Adad Medni – Anti-Atlas

Afensou Valley (Western High – Atlas)

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