The “Castle (Granary)” refers to the ancient fortified granary overlooking Aït Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous ksar (fortified village) sites in the Ounila Valley near Ouarzazate.

Perched on a hill above the mud-brick village, this structure once served as a collective storage and defensive point for grain, goods and valuables. Like many traditional Moroccan granaries (often called igoudar or agadir systems), it was built for protection - not only against theft, but also against harsh climate and historical conflict along caravan routes.

Today, it is partly in ruins but still climbable. The walk up is steep but short, and at the top you’re rewarded with a 360° panoramic view over the entire ksar, surrounding valley, and desert landscape.

It’s less a “castle” in the European sense and more a fortified community storage site with strategic importance, deeply tied to the history of trade routes between the Sahara and Marrakech.