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Zagora Travel Guide: 112 reviews and 296 photos

Zagora is situated in the Draa Valley and the main market of the south of Morocco.
On the south bank of the river are remains of an fortress of the Almoravides of the 11th century. This shows the antiquity of the town despite its modern streets, dating from the French colonial times.

When we were in Zagora in October 2001, at the same moment the Moroccan king visited this town and area to meet his people. Everywhere were red and green flags in the streets and portraits of the king.

The Draa Valley leads from Ouarzazate in the south-east direction to Zagora. The palmeraies of the Draa, the kasbahs and the Berber villages are very picturesque, especially in the area between Agdz and Zagora.

Last visit to Zagora: Oct 2001
Intro Updated Sep 11, 2003
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Reviews (12)

On tour with the king 2 Favorites (4)

We were four days in the same area as the king. At the last day on our way back from Zagora to Agadir the king was very... more travel advice

On tour with the king Favorites (4)

During our four day landrovertour we were always in the same area as the king was on tour. We didn't see him personally,... more travel advice

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Zagora is a nice starting point for exploring the Draa Valley and the desert. There are many hotels, restaurants, places... more travel advice

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Zagora was set up as a administrative post in the French colonial times. The oasis has always been inhabited, but it's... more travel advice

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hunterV Aug 9, 2011 at 11:16 PM

The place looks very festive when the king is on tour...Thanks for sharing! You had a nice trip!~
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matcrazy1 Dec 9, 2006 at 3:26 AM

Haha, I see in the last tip picture that you really travelled like kings! I was lucky to visit the library in Tamegroute and found it quite interesting.
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shdw100 Sep 24, 2003 at 5:15 AM

Wonderful page....Happy Birthday!
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shivan Sep 15, 2003 at 2:46 PM

nice the pics of the signs!
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Alice-Kees Sep 15, 2003 at 10:46 AM

Jaaa.. het was daar fantastisch! Het einde van de wereld....
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Bwana_Brown Sep 14, 2003 at 10:45 AM

An amazing page! What a great trip you must have had! My memory of Morocco is now starting to dim!
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dr.firas Sep 13, 2003 at 9:34 PM

I liked your Off the Beaten path tips here!
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tini58de Sep 13, 2003 at 12:27 PM

Another wonderful page, that brings back so many memories! But we were not anywhere near a king....!
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herzog63 Sep 11, 2003 at 1:06 PM

I want to see that sign at Timbuctu before I die!! You're so lucky they liked the King!! You could've been blown up!! What a great adventure! You're an amazing traveler!!