About Zagora
Zagora (in Arabic: زاكورة) is a town in Morocco. It is located in the Drâa-Tafilalet region (formerly Souss-Massa-Drâa) in southern Morocco.
Zagora (in Arabic: زاكورة) is a town in Morocco. It is located in the Drâa-Tafilalet region (formerly Souss-Massa-Drâa) in southern Morocco and is surrounded by some beautiful ancient Kasbahs around which shepherds lead their sheep. The desert is nearby, and the landscape takes on a mineral splendour whose brilliance reflects onto the buildings.
The new town of Zagora dates back to the French protectorate, of which it was one of the administrative centres. However, the oasis had been inhabited for much longer, as it was from here that the Saadian expedition to Timbuktu set off in 1591. A sign in the centre of the town indicates 'Timbuktu 52 days', whereas it took the Saadian army 135 days to reach it.
Zagora is dominated by Jebel Zagora and possesses a vast palm grove. It is the starting point for numerous hikes in the region. The large market takes place on Wednesdays and Sundays.
