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El Atteuf

El Atteuf is one of the five inhabited ksour of the M’Zab Valley. Its layout offers a view of how the built settlement relates to a palm grove in a semi-arid setting.

El Atteuf
Photo by Stefan Krasowski from New York, NY, USA Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Compact urban planning developed by Ibadi communities from the Middle Ages onward.
  • The relationship between the ksar and its palm grove.
El Atteuf
Photo by Camille Gillet Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
El Atteuf
Photo by Camille Gillet Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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El Atteuf

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Panoramic view of the historic Ghardaïa ksar in the M’Zab Valley.

M’Zab Valley visits begin with five ksour and local guidance

Ghardaïa, Beni Isguen, Melika, Bounoura and El Atteuf form a living urban landscape. The key is to organise your visit with a local guide, enough time and respect for local rules.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026