Day 1: Ouarzazate – Agdz – Tamegroute – Zagora
Today we leave Ouarzazate and drive south towards Zagora. The road itself is already part of the adventure , you’ll see the scenery change from rocky mountains into the long, green palm groves of the Draa Valley.
Our first stop is at Tamnougalt Kasbah. It’s an old mud-brick village with narrow alleys and high walls, and from the top you get a great view of Mount Kissane and the oasis around it. It feels like walking back in time, so it’s a great place for photos and a short walk.
Then we continue to Agdz, where we’ll stop for lunch. Here you can try a traditional tagine or couscous, and enjoy some mint tea while relaxing under the palm trees. This area is peaceful and gives you a taste of everyday life in southern Morocco.
Before reaching Zagora, we’ll visit Tamegroute. It’s a small village, but very famous for two things: green pottery and its ancient library. In the pottery workshops you can see how the locals still make ceramics by hand, and if the library is open, you can have a look at centuries-old manuscripts about science, medicine, and religion.
By late afternoon we arrive in Zagora. The best moment here is the sunset , the sky turns orange and red behind the palm groves. And don’t forget to take a picture at the famous sign that says “Timbuktu 52 days”. In the evening, you’ll enjoy dinner in a riad or kasbah-style guesthouse and sleep under a sky full of stars.
Day 2: Zagora and the Desert
This morning is all about the desert . We’ll wake up early and head out to the dunes for sunrise. You can ride a camel like the old caravans used to do, or, if you want more adventure, go in a 4×4 out to the bigger dunes of Erg Chigaga. Walking on the soft sand while the sun comes up is a moment you’ll always remember.
After that, we return to Zagora. Depending on the day, you might visit the local market, see artisans making baskets and pottery, or just take a walk through the palm groves of the Draa Valley. It’s a chance to enjoy the calm atmosphere of the oasis.
By midday, you can either drive back to Ouarzazate, enjoying the views again along the way, or continue further south to M’hamid, the last village before the endless Sahara.
