Thami el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakech, was a prominent landowner. In the Ouarzazate region, he entrusted the ksar of Taourirt to his eldest son. El Glaoui transformed part of the ksar into a splendid Kasbah where his family resided until Morocco gained independence in 1956. Situated in the center of Ouarzazate, the Kasbah received extensive care, with most of it being restored in the 1980s, while the south side underwent restoration in the last two years. The exterior walls of Taourirt Kasbah are adorned with geometric Amazigh patterns. However, once inside the building, you’ll discover the richness of the decoration that Glaoui incorporated. Some rooms feature intricately carved and painted cedar plank ceilings, paintings, and zelliges on the walls. When taken out of its context, such as the Ksar, Taourirt might not be as impressive as others on the 1000 Kasbahs route. Additionally, the area open to visitors represents only a small portion of what the Kasbah encompasses.