Three Hours Walk in The Palm Groove Of Draa Valley

What to expect: 

The Draa Valley is composed of a string of six distinct palm groves: Mesguita, Tinsoline, Tarnata, Fasoita, Ktaoua and M’hamid. 

In the interior of the Draa oasis the palm prevails. The Draa oasis comprise approximately 2,000,000 palms. Several varieties of the palm grow in the Draw Valley, providing a main source of income for the local inhabitants. Almond, apple and apricot trees also grow abundantly. These orchards are highly developed in the region of Agdz. 

Cultures grown beneath the palm and fruit trees are composed of grains and vegetables for local consumption. Also alfalfa is widely grown. This is the main forage eaten by non-ranging sheep, of which the race man is dominant. Farmers in the Draa Valley use manure as fertilizer and the use of chemical fertilizers is still fairly limited, which allows local agricultural products to bear the term “organic product”. 

Today our drivers will pick up us from our accommodation in ouarzazate to the start point of the walk in Kasbah Tamnougalte, that was a meeting place of the representatives of the Sultan authorities (the bosses in this case). The houses are presented as a Ksar and are built around a few kasbahs. Once arriving to the main Kasbah we will have the chance to enjoy a small visit to this kasbah before our hike begins. 

From here we will meet our local guide and his team of muleteers. And have a walk of 3h25min at a medium pace with several appreciation breaks and admiration of panoramic views inside the palm groove Draa valley between Kasbah of Tamnougalte and Kasbah of Timidart. Our local guide will be happy to explain us the lifestyle of Draa habitants and climat changes in the territory… Lunch will be served at a picnic in the palm groove of Draa valley. Relax and sip mint tea while gazing at the impressive palm groove view. 

After lunch we will continue our walk through Kasbah Timidarte. Here we will have the chance to discover the lifestyles of the local inhabitants by strolling through the palm groves and observing the agriculture of the oasis. This visit will give us also a chance to discover local crafts, the renovation of the Kasbah relied on the expertise of local craftsmen ( the potters and woodworkers…). 

Before sun down we will catch up with our drivers to end this magical hike and go back to our accommodation in Ouarzazate in the late evening. 

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bilingual driver/guide
• Air-conditioned mini-bus/4WD
• Experienced Local guide
• Lunch

Exclusions:

• Tips and personal expanses
• Drinks