Overview
Zagora sits at the edge of the Sahara, famous for its 'Tombouctou 52 jours' sign marking 52 days by camel to Timbuktu. The town serves as the last real settlement before the desert and is the gateway to camel treks and dune excursions in the Draa Valley.
Day Trips · Desert · Nature
Before you go
Money
Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cash preferred for small purchases. Market open Wed and Sun. Tamegroute pottery workshops accept cash.
Transport
CTM buses connect Zagora to Marrakech (8 hr) and Ouarzazate (3 hr, 55 dirham). Petit taxis cost 3 dirham shared. The town is walkable.
Weather
Very hot in summer, mild winters. Best visiting Oct-Apr. Camel treks often done at sunrise or sunset to avoid midday heat.
