Tinerhir and Todra valley, Morocco

Tinghir (also called Tineghir or Tinerhir) is a charming town known for its magnificent palm-grove and its famous Todra Gorge. The city, populated by 40,000 inhabitants (including surrounding villages) is built in tiers around a promontory dominated by the ruins of an ancient residence of El Glaoui.

History of Tinghir or Tineghir

From the kingdom of Todra that preceded Sijilmassa in the 8th century until the recent creation of the Province of Tineghir or Tinghir, a long and eventful history reminds us of the importance of this town at the foot of the High Atlas and at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes.

Architecture in Todra valley

The traditional architecture of the Todra valley was all of unbaked clay and based on the principle of fortification. The main architectural features were the Kasbah and the Ksar, but there were also shrines and isolated watchtowers. Building systems were the pisé and theadobe. Today, new buildings are built with concrete and follow...

The Ksar Tinghir or "Jewish Quarter"

Due to its location between the plains and mountains, its size (300 homes) and its craft and shopping activity, the Ksar Tinghir was for centuries the most important of Todra valley. It was the only one with 6 doors and included a Jewish neighborhood of 70 families with which people confuse at time..