Rissani Market

Considered the ancient historical capital of the Tafilalt region, Rissani remains an important commercial hub where inhabitants from countless villages and oases of the surrounding area converge. Its traditional market keeps a constant rhythm and preserves the atmosphere of the caravan exchanges that connected the Sahara to the rest of North Africa for centuries.

Walking its streets reveals stalls of aromatic spices, excellent dates, handwoven rugs, ceramics, traditional garments and countless craft objects made by small local traders. On market days the town takes on a particularly vibrant energy and offers a wonderful opportunity to observe everyday life in the region.

The main square is also worth a stop, along with the traditional restaurants where you can taste regional dishes, and the historic buildings that recall Rissani's role as a strategic point in the trans-Saharan trade.

From Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou, an excursion to Rissani is the perfect complement to the desert experience, blending heritage, culture, gastronomy and the authenticity of a city that has kept much of its identity intact.