Ksar refers to a specific type of fortified village located in North Africa. These structures are typically situated in regions that have been traditionally inhabited by the Berbers, also known as the Amazigh people. In the Berber language, these types of settlements are referred to by the terms ighrem or igherman.
While the term is used broadly across the region, it specifically describes a fortified architectural style designed for protection and communal living. The plural forms of the word are ksour or qsour.