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Zagora
Spend 1–2 days in Zagora: a day for the palm grove, museum and market, plus a half‑day camel trek or visit Tamegroute.
Zagora is a small Saharan town with a large palm grove, a museum, nearby Tamegroute pottery and a short camel trek. One full day covers the main sights; a second day adds a desert excursion or a relaxed stay in a kasbah hotel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot)
- Airports
- OZZ · RAK
- Nights
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- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Morocco ↗Check entry rules for your passport with the Moroccan consulate or official government sources before booking; visa exemptions depend on nationality.
- Morocco ↗The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency: you normally obtain it on arrival (ATMs, exchange desks) and change leftovers back before departure, keeping exchange receipts.
- Morocco ↗Do not bring a drone without prior authorisation: drones are routinely confiscated at customs.
- Morocco ↗During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in the street in daylight; tourist restaurants and hotels still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Zagora19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Zagora, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyZagora is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on taxi fares and stay hydrated in the heat.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckOZZ Ouarzazate Airport (Domestic flights; about 3 h by bus to Zagora (check schedule)).
- Getting aroundTown is ~5 km (3.1 mi) long; walk or use petit taxis (≈3 MAD per person when shared).Town is ~3.1 mi (5 km) long; walk or use petit taxis (≈3 MAD per person when shared).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Petit taxi (shared)3 MAD per person
- Budget bedBasic hotel or guesthouse, a night, per personMAD 100
- Mid-range bedKasbah‑style hotel (e.g., La Fibule du Draa), a night, per personMAD 600
- High-end bedKasbah‑style hotel (e.g., La Fibule du Draa), a night, per personMAD 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 300 · Mid MAD 500 · High MAD 800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OZZ Ouarzazate Airport (Domestic flights; about 3 h by bus to Zagora (check schedule)) · RAK Marrakech Menara Airport (International hub; 8 h bus to Zagora (check times))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest Apr (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zagora: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is ~5 km long; walk or use petit taxis (≈3 MAD per person when shared).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tamegroute
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Collective taxi or bus, ~1 h south
Visit the famous green‑pottery workshops and the ancient library.
Ksar Tissergate museum
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local taxi, 8 km (5 mi) northLocal taxi, 5 mi (8 km) north
Museum of art and tradition in the Draa valley.
Camel trek
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Arrange through local hotels, 2–3 h ride out of town
Short trek, not to dunes; suitable for beginners.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel la Palmeraie Oasis
Central, basic rooms, ~100 MAD per night
La Fibule du Draa
Kasbah‑style hotel outside town, double rooms ~440 MAD
Camping le Jardín de Zagora
Wooded pitches, 80–100 MAD per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 500–800 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel or guesthouse2 × 1 night × MAD 200 | MAD 400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 500 | MAD 1,000 |
| Petit taxi within town (per person)2 × MAD 3 · check | MAD 6 |
| Bus Ouarzazate → Zagora (round‑trip)2 × MAD 55 · check | MAD 110 |
| Camel trek (half‑day)2 × MAD 250 · check | MAD 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 202 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,109 per person per day, bed included | MAD 2,218 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Lunch for two (café) | 80–100 MAD |
| Salade marocaine | 15 MAD |
| Tajine kefta | 40 MAD |
| Mint tea | 10 MAD |
| Orange juice | 6–10 MAD |
| Petit taxi (shared) | 3 MAD per person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Petit taxis may be scarce in the afternoon; plan rides early.
- Bus schedules from Ouarzazate are limited (three per day, check current times).
- Camel treks can be hard on legs; choose short routes if unaccustomed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance / fire
- 15
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My bed tonight
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L‑hadi l‑3unwan, 3afakTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance / fire15
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; other embassies in Rabat.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ouarzazate → Zagora bus (CTM): ≈55 MAD, 3–3¼ h; three departures daily (check times)
- Petit taxi within Zagora: ≈3 MAD per person when shared
Say or show
- Bshhal had l‑thaman? — How much does this cost? (bsh‑hal had l‑tha‑man)
- Bghit rihla b‑jamal — I would like a camel trek (bghit ri‑hla b‑jamal)
- Fin kayn souq? — Where is the market? (fin kayn souq)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Zagora. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a desert camp via camel trek (overnight) if you have extra time.
- Combine Zagora with M'Hamid for a longer Sahara route.
Sources
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