{"id":1247,"date":"2023-09-05T11:46:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T09:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marrakechinsiders.com\/?p=1247"},"modified":"2023-09-05T15:34:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T13:34:44","slug":"tameslhot-zaouia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/tameslhot-zaouia\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hidden Gem Near Marrakech : Exploring Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia: A Journey to a Different Era Near Marrakech<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Hidden from the usual tourist trail near Marrakech, Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia remains an incredible example of Moroccan architecture and history. One of the exclusive stops on our Marrakech Desert Rides<\/a><\/strong>, we sat down with Moulay Hafid, a descendant of the holy man who constructed this marvel, to delve into its captivating history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Birth of Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Established in 1584 by the holy Abdellah Ben Hssayn, the Zaouia was built in a then-abandoned area. Serving both cultural and religious functions, the structure exemplifies the workings of traditional Moroccan society. Its construction initiated the development of the surrounding area, giving birth to what is now a quaint town\u2014still endearingly referred to as a ‘village’\u2014of about 17,000 residents. Don’t miss out on the sensory overload that is the Friday Souk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unique Architecture Inspired by Fes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What sets the Zaouia apart is its distinctive green-tiled roof\u2014a characteristic influenced by the northern city of Fes. The complex comprises 15 riads, a Quranic school, and a library, which originally featured manuscripts on camel skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily Life in the Zaouia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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At its height, 23 families resided here, with over 50 tajines emerging daily from two sizable ovens. Olive oil, produced abundantly in the region, illuminated the interiors at night, apart from its culinary uses. The once sprawling pantry has now been converted into a bedroom, offering respite from extreme temperatures, as Moulay Hafid elaborates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Place for Reconciliation near Marrakech<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Moulay Hafid’s ancestors were esteemed Caids (local leaders), maintaining peace in the region. The Zaouia served as a center for conflict resolution\u2014aptly, the term “Tameslhot” derives from the Arabic word for “reconciliation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Venue for the Famous and the Filmed<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Zaouia’s storied past includes famous guests like Marshal Lyautey and it has served as a filming location for around 35 movies, mainly American, Spanish, and Italian productions. The iconic Led Zeppelin<\/a> duo, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, even held a jam session here with local Gnaouas musicians in 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experience Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia with Marrakech Insiders<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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For an authentic Moroccan experience, book our Marrakech Desert Ride<\/a> to visit Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia and other hidden treasures near Marrakech. Marrakech Insiders offers the best way to explore Marrakech and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia: A Journey to a Different Era Near Marrakech Hidden from the usual tourist trail near Marrakech, Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia remains an incredible example of Moroccan architecture and history. One of the exclusive stops on our Marrakech Desert Rides, we sat down with Moulay Hafid, a descendant of the holy man who constructed this marvel,… Continue reading A Hidden Gem Near Marrakech : Exploring Tameslhot\u2019s Zaouia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classe","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1247"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1705,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1247\/revisions\/1705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}