Morocco Tours Agency 
Looking for an easy way to experience Morocco’s desert landscapes? Our day trip from Ouarzazate to Zagora takes you through stunning valleys, ancient kasbahs, and the edge of the Sahara—all in one exciting journey!
What You’ll See on This Tour:
✔ Drive through the beautiful Draa Valley with its endless palm trees
✔ Visit traditional Berber villages and historic kasbahs
✔ Stop at Tamnougalt, one of Morocco’s oldest fortified villages
✔ Explore Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara Desert
✔ See the famous “Timbuktu 52 Days” sign (a reminder of the old camel caravan routes)
Why Choose This Day Trip?
✓ Easy & convenient – No long drives, just a scenic day tour
✓ Local insights – Learn about Berber culture from your guide
✓ Great photo stops – Palm oases, mud-brick villages, and desert views
✓ Flexible options – Private or small group tours available
Perfect for travelers who want a taste of the desert without spending the night.
Want a longer desert experience?
If you’d like to go deeper into the Sahara, check out our 2-day desert tour to Erg Chegaga for an unforgettable night under the stars!
Book your day trip from Ouarzazate to Zagora today and explore Morocco’s desert beauty!
Your Accommodation / Airport, Train-Bus Station or wherever you want
15 Minutes Before Departure
After breakfast, Your driver will be there waiting for you at the meeting point, started the journey In order to enjoy the day trip from the beginning,
Our first stop will be at Tinifift pass, a panoramic view of Ait Saouen, continue our road to join the long palm tree oasis that produces dates and is known for its trade routes, volcanic rock, and date palms in the Draa Valley region. Pass the village of Agdz and visit the panoramic view which boasts spectacular scenery of the Draa palmary filled with date palms.
The earthy, massive adobe structures seen along the route are divided into houses that serve as habitations for families of these Kasbah villages where life has continued unchanged over many centuries. Visit KasbahTamnougalt. Tamnougalt is a village in the Draa River valley in Morocco, 95 kilometers south of Ouarzazate.
The village is close to Agdz and has a famous kasbah. It is the former capital of the Mezquita region and the residence of former caïds. Its name means ‘meeting point’ in Tachelhit. Each year, in the first week of October the Moussem Ellama is held, a cultural and religious festival for all villages in the neighborhood. The history of Tamougalt is connected with that of the oasis Mezquita of which it was the capital. When it was built is unknown. Tamnougalt was possibly a garrison in the Saadian epoch. Its political and economic role began with the coming of the caid of Taleb El Hassan. He was made caid by the Alaouite sultan in the 18th century.
After visiting Agdez, we will hit the road to Zagora, Walk the palms and village set in the midst of lemon, almond, and olive trees, and gardens of the town of Amazrou. Visit the previous Mellah (Jewish quarter), where a mosque presently stands. Amazrou is possessed by Middle easterners, Haratines, and Berbers who proceed with the Jewish convention of silver making.
Amazrou, moreover domestic to the ancient Jewish Kasbah, was once the center of life for a community of gifted jewelers. Most of the Jewish individuals are not there, be that as it may,
Berber skilled workers have taken over the convention and their workshops are open for a visit. Take a camel outing over the Dunes of Tinfo and visit the ancient Kasbah Ait Lkaid within the town of Tamegroute. At the conclusion of most roads, you’ll discover the celebrated road sign to Timbuktu that peruses 52 hours by camel. The Dunes of Tinfo (as well as many other sand dunes in Morocco) are famous for their healing qualities for rheumatoid arthritis. it is also used as shower sand.
Then we will Visit Tamegroute, a village located in the heart of Zagora that has a Koranic Library that once held 40,000 volumes and a theological college dating from the 11th century. The library contains a collection of illuminated Korans, the oldest of which are written on gazelle skins. These Korans are some of the most precious manuscripts in Southern Morocco.
The holy village of Tamegroute’s claim to fame throughout history is the beautiful pottery created that has a glaze made of henna and is sun-dried. Take time out to learn firsthand how the pottery is made and glazed. Try spinning it on a local wheel by hand.
After a fantastic day trip to Zagora, and Tamgrout, You will take the road back to Ouarzazate, drop off in your accommodation, and end of service.
