Ramparts

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Vannes, France, May 20, 2019, medieval city in Morbihan, view of the garden of the ramparts, a public park, with the old city behind the walls

The 7.5km of ramparts surrounding Taroudant are among the best-preserved rammed-earth walls in Morocco. Their color changes from golden brown to deepest red depending on the time of day. They can easily be explored on foot (two hours), preferably in the late afternoon; or take a bike or calèche (horse-drawn carriage) and see the walls by moonlight.

Some horses look very fit; others not so much. Don't patronise a calèche driver who doesn't look after his animals.

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