Jebel Zagora
Djebel Zagora
A black rock mountain beside the town, with the ruins of an Almoravid fortress at its summit and views over the whole oasis.
Djebel Zagora rises to about 970 metres on the far side of the Draa River, to the southeast of the town, and the town takes its name from the mountain. On its slopes are the remains of an 11th-century Almoravid fortress. The climb from the foot of the mountain takes about an hour on foot, or you can drive a four-wheel-drive vehicle up a dirt track to nearby points. The summit has wide views over the palm groves, the river valley and the desert beyond, and sunset is the best time to go. Avoid the midday heat in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Draa Valley Palm Groves & Amezrou
- Tombouctou 52 Jours Sign
- Ksar Tissergate
- Tamegroute
- Tinfou Dunes
- Erg Lihoudi
- M'Hamid El Ghizlane
- Ouled Driss Kasbah