Taroudant

Ancient period It has been speculated that Taroudant is the same town known as Vala or Uala, which existed in ancient Mauretania. Medieval period The Almoravids occupied the town in 1056. In the mid-15th century the Banu Zaydan, the family who later founded the Saadi dynasty, established themselves near Taroudant in a settlement called Tidsi, which served briefly as the base of the dynasty's first leader, al-Qa'im, until 1513. According to Moroccan news media, the current layout of the city walls dates to the Saadi period in the 16th century. The city underwent economic decline after the port of Agadir was closed to commerce in 1760. Moses ben Maimon Albas was a prominent Jewish Kabbalist from Taroudant. == Climate ==

On 11 August 2023, a maximum temperature of was registered. == Economy ==

Today, Taroudant is a notable market town with a souk near each of its two main squares, Assarag and Talmoklate. There is also a weekly souk outside the city walls, near the future university district. == Landmarks ==

The medina (historic quarter) of Taroudant is classified as a national cultural heritage monument of Morocco. Its historic city walls are around or long and are set with bastions and punctuated by nine gates that are still in use. ==Notable people==

• Sana Akroud (born 1980), actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, film producer • Moses ben Maimon Albas (16th century), kabbalist • Ahmed Soultan, singer • Claudio Bravo, painter ==References==