Taroudant, also known as the “Grandmother of Marrakesh” Рthis nickname was given to the city because of its looking like a smaller Marrakesh, with its surrounding ramparts -, is located in south Morocco, more precisely in the Sous Valley.

In the 16th century, Taroudant was used as a capital by the Saadi dynasty, before it moved its royal seat to Marrakesh.

The town’s walls are almost six kilometers long and punctuated by nine still-in-use gates.

In Taroudant, Jnane al-Jaami, the Berber market, sells spices, dried fruits, and clothes, while the Arab market, or “suq”, is specialized in handcrafts articles, such as terracotta, pottery, carpets, and jewelry.