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ZagoraPresentation of the City of Zagora
In the southeast of the kingdom, on the middle course of Draâ, is located the province of Zagora. It covers an area of ​​23,000 km². Zagroa is located 170km further south of the city Ouarzazate. With its strategic position, Zagora is the main city before the great Moroccan desert.
History of the city of Zagora
The history of the Zagora region goes back to time immemorial, as evidenced by the rock engravings at Foum Chena and Tazarine and the giant necropolis of Foum Larjane to lghir N'tidri to M'hamid El Ghizlane. At the beginning of the 14th century, the Saadi Chorfas came from the Middle East to Tagmadart.
In the 16th century, the Saadi Chorfas conquered the Sub-Morocco and northern Morocco, before realizing that of the country of Western Sudan by the famous road of Timbuktu. This great expedition ensured the commercial and cultural prosperity of Morocco.
During the reign of the Alawite dynasty, the region has been given special interest since liberation by the great Sultan My Mohamed ben cherif in the 17th century and more particularly during the reign of the great and famous My Ismail. His son Cherif Ben Ismail went to Aghlan of Beni Zoli, where he installed the seat of his authority (wilaya of Draa Sijilmassa). The valiant king also relied on Zaouia Naciria for the diffusion of knowledge in neighboring African countries. This Zaouia is endowed with a rich library which conceals valuable works of theology, history, and medicine where is preserved the oldest manuscript dated from the 13th century. After the death of My Ismail in 1727, the region experienced periods of instability but remained faithful to the Alawite throne.
Geography & climate of the city of Zagora
The Zagora area is crossed by the Jbel Bani, Ordovician chain constituting the western limit of the Tazarine basin and bypassing the Tamegroute zone towards Foum-Zguid.
The valley of the Draa means, extends on 26 000ha a string of oases presenting a strange greenery in this pre-Saharan environment. Its cultivation largely depends on the inflow of water from the outside. Other topographical compartments; mountains, plains and desert plateaus, are exploited for pastoral purposes by sedentary and nomadic herds.
Zagora is dominated by the chain of Anti-Atlas.
The climatic environment is generally part of the Saharan bioclimatic stage.
Monuments and tourist attractions in the city of Zagora
- The village of Tamegroute: 18km from Zagora, former high place of Zaouia Nassiria, well known for its Koranic library, which includes very valuable manuscripts and its pottery factory, with green as a specific color for its works basic clay.
- Ksar d'Amezrou, 3km south of the city, on the foothills of the Zagora mountain, this fortified village dates from the 18th century. Ksar is still inhabited.
- The Dunes of Tinfou, we find them 26Km south of Zagora.
- the cemeteries of the Jews in beni zouli
Cultural Agenda of the city of Zagora
The Zagora Marathon, an annual sporting event that brings together lovers of walking in desert scenery breathtaking!
Trans-Saharan Film Festival
The international meeting of the documentary film
The international festival of nomads

To see in the surroundings of the city of Zagora


- the Todgha Gorges at Tineghir, at 169Km, superb place set between mountains with a river flowing all year and a climate of well being soft and friendly.
- The Gordes de Dadés: a passage between mountains on the side of the town of Boumalen Dadés, a road in the shape of a snake dug.
- The Sunset in Merzouga, south of Ouarzazate, 300Km, one of the best sunsets in the world, in golden sand dunes, a place to visit!
- the dunes of Chegaga: further south of Zagora at 260Km, on the borders of Algeria, an immense space of sand dunes is offered to you!
- The Agdz Center, also known as it is the case for several cities along the wadi Draâ by its kasbahs and its souk of dates.
- the city of Ouarzazate, 164Km further north.
More practical information for you on Zagora:
- How to get there ?
You can access Zagora from Ouarzazate, by car, both cities are connected by a national road, you will also have the possibility to rent your car either in Ouarzazate or Marrakech or from another city, or just request a transfer to your recipient.
- Where to stay?
At the Accommodation level, Zagora has a good number of hotels and guest houses, which can assure you a great comfort and offer you a pleasant place to spend peaceful nights.
More about our Zagora accommodation offers on this page!
- Local Gastronomy?
At the Gastronomy Zagora, as any Moroccan city will enchant you with very rich and varied dishes, you will be able to