Agdz
Agdz is where the Draa's palm groves start. The kasbahs in the palms here — Tamnougalt especially — are some of the best-preserved on the whole valley road.
What stands out
Why this place stays with people
- Jbel Kissane
- Tamnougalt kasbah
- Start of the Draa palm groves
- Carpet and craft shops
Best time to go
Autumn through spring is most comfortable.
From the driver's seat
A natural stop on the way from Ouarzazate to Zagora or Erg Chigaga.
Visitor guide
Your guide to Agdz
How long to stay
One or two hours.
Getting there
About 70 km south of Ouarzazate.
Worth seeing
- Jbel Kissane, the jagged mountain above the town
- Kasbah Caid Ali
- The start of the Draa Valley palm groves
Good to know
- A good lunch stop on the way to Zagora.
- The road over the Tizi n'Tinififft pass just before is worth a photo stop.
Routes through here
Ways to make it part of the trip
2 Days · 1 Nights2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
Two Days to Zagora$230–$310 per person · accommodation included
5 Days · 4 Nights5-Day Sahara & Gorges Tour from Marrakech
Nomad Tracks and Golden Dunes$680–$920 per person · accommodation included
7 Days · 6 Nights7-Day Sahara & Kasbah Tour from Marrakech
The Berber Heartland Loop$980–$1350 per person · accommodation includedAgdz, your way
Tell me when you're coming
Send your dates and who's travelling, and I'll suggest the best way to fit it into your trip.