The valley of a thousand kasbahs
The Draa Valley follows the river south from Agdz towards Zagora and M’Hamid, a long ribbon of palm groves between dry mountains. Mud-brick kasbahs and ksour (fortified villages) line the road: this was once a caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.
What to see
- Agdz, our home town, at the foot of the striking Jbel Kissane mountain, with its palm grove and its kasbahs.
- The kasbah of Tamnougalt, a short drive from Agdz, one of the most impressive in the valley.
- The palm groves: walk the paths between the date palms and the small irrigated gardens.
- Zagora and M’Hamid, further south, the gateway to the Erg Chigaga dunes.
When to go
Spring and autumn are ideal. In October the date harvest fills the palm groves with activity. Summer is very hot in the south of the valley.
Getting there
From Marrakech, the road crosses the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Ouarzazate, then climbs over the Tizi n’Tinifift pass and drops into the valley at Agdz. Ask us about transfers and private drivers.
