Taroudant
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History
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The Almoravids occupied the town in 1056.[1] 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.[3][4][5] According to Moroccan news media, the current layout of the city walls dates to the Saadi period in the 16th century.[2]
In the 17th century, Taroudant was the base of Sidi Yahya, a local chieftain who successfully aided the Saadi sultan Moulay Zaydan against Abu Mahalli, a rebel who had captured Marrakesh.[6]
The city underwent economic decline after the port of Agadir was closed to commerce in 1760.[6] In the late 19th century, Sultan Hassan I established more secure control of the city. At the beginning of the 20th century it resisted government control again until qa'id Tayyeb al-Goundafi restored order in 1903.[6] When France began to impose its protectorate on Morocco in 1912, Ahmed al-Hiba used Taroudant as his capital to resist the French. The French only established control over it in 1917.[6]
Historically, there was a Jewish community in Taroudant, believed to have been established in the 11th century. Jews made up 10% of the city's population, and mainly engaged in the caravan trade.[7] Moses ben Maimon Albas was a prominent Jewish Kabbalist from Taroudant.[8]
Climate
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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.[1]
Landmarks
The medina (historic quarter) of Taroudant is classified as a national cultural heritage monument of Morocco.[10] Its historic city walls are around Script error: No such module "convert".[1] or Script error: No such module "convert".[2] long and are set with bastions and punctuated by nine gates that are still in use.[1]
Notable people
- Sana Akroud (born 1980), actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, film producer
- Moses ben Maimon Albas (16th century), kabbalist
- Ahmed Soultan, singer
References
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External links
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