阿伊特·本哈杜是位于摩洛哥南部、距卡萨布兰卡以南420公里的一座11世纪古城堡，其17世纪的泥砖结构保存完整[1]。这座被联合国教科文组织列为遗产地的中世纪古村落已通过《角斗士》《权力的游戏》《阿拉伯的劳伦斯》等电影和电视剧被数十亿人看到[1]。
该地已成为好莱坞制片商的热门取景地，参与制作的影视作品还包括《最后的诱惑》（1988年）、《木乃伊》（1999年）、《天国王朝》（2005年）、《沙漠女王》（2015年）以及今年的《奥德赛》等[1]。当地居民已多次作为群众演员参与这些国际电影的制作[1]。随着2030年国际足联世界杯将在摩洛哥举办，这个古城堡预计将吸引更多游客[1]。
Ait Benhaddou, an 11th-century fortified kasbah in southern Morocco, has become one of the world's most recognizable yet little-known filming locations, with its distinctive mudbrick architecture appearing in numerous major motion pictures and television series viewed by billions of people worldwide [1]. Located 420 kilometers south of Casablanca [1], the UNESCO World Heritage site has served as a backdrop for productions including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Queen of the Desert (2015), and Odyssey [1].
The kasbah's well-preserved 17th-century structural layout has made it a preferred choice for filmmakers seeking authentic medieval architecture [1]. Local residents have participated as extras in multiple film productions at the site [1]. With Morocco set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, the ancient settlement is expected to attract an increasing number of tourists to the remote region [1].