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Zagora is a town in the Draa River valley in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of southeastern Morocco.
It is flanked by the mountain Zagora from which the town got its name. Originally it was called ‘Tazagourt’ the singular of plural ‘Tizigirt’, Berber for ‘twinpeaks’, referring to the fortress of the Murabitun, or Almoravid, people. In old European maps the mountain Zagora is already indicated but the town itself was only built in the 20th century. On the top of the Zagora mountain the remains of an Almoravid fortress can still be seen.The exact location of the former Almoravid mosque is still a matter of dispute. Each year the moussem (festival) of the Sufi saint moulay Abdelkader Jilali is celebrated at Zagora. Languages spoken in the city include Moroccan Arabic, Tachelhit and Tamazight. A sign at the town border states “Tombouctou 52 days”, the supposed time it takes to get to Timbuktu, Mali on foot or camel. The original sign has been replaced by a mural painting.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Zagora is a town in the Draa River valley in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of southeastern Morocco.
It is flanked by the mountain Zagora from which the town got its name. Originally it was called ‘Tazagourt’ the singular of plural ‘Tizigirt’, Berber for ‘twinpeaks’, referring to the fortress of the Murabitun, or Almoravid, people. In old European maps the mountain Zagora is already indicated but the town itself was only built in the 20th century. On the top of the Zagora mountain the remains of an Almoravid fortress can still be seen.The exact location of the former Almoravid mosque is still a matter of dispute. Each year the moussem (festival) of the Sufi saint moulay Abdelkader Jilali is celebrated at Zagora. Languages spoken in the city include Moroccan Arabic, Tachelhit and Tamazight. A sign at the town border states “Tombouctou 52 days”, the supposed time it takes to get to Timbuktu, Mali on foot or camel. The original sign has been replaced by a mural painting.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech Zagoura
Stop At: Zagora, Morocco
Departure from Marrakech, crossing the Col Tichka 2260m (stops on the way), visit of the kasbah ait Benhaddou, lunch at Ouarzazate. We will drive through the charming valley of Dràaa to reach Zagora. 1h30 of camels ride to reach the Camp and to admire the sunset. Overnight in the camp on half board
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Zagoura Marrakech
Stop At: Agdz, Agdz, Souss-Massa
Departure from Zagora towards Marrakech via Agdz, Ouarzazate (th visit of the Kasbah of the city, and the studio of the cinema depends on time availability), lunch at Ouarzazate, crossing the Col Tichka heading to Marrakech.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
