Discover the Draa
Morocco's longest river, the Draa is 1100 km long and lies in the very south of the country, bordering on the Western Sahara. It is the source of many oases along its course and is the lifeblood of the region.
The Draa Valley stretches for 200 kilometres and boasts a wealth of natural and cultural treasures. Palm trees, date palms and almond trees flourish along the Draa, as do the local inhabitants, who enjoy the green, refreshing vegetation all around. Cultural visits are also possible, and you can discover traces of rock engravings.
The story
Right in the heart of Berber country, the Drâa Valley welcomes travellers to the heart of a varied landscape made up of sandy and stony deserts and the last of the Atlas Mountains. A long, winding road and numerous footpaths take you through steep canyons, fig and palm plantations, strange geological formations and pretty little isolated villages with mud houses.
The village of Tazzarine and its old kasbahs, Tamnougalt ksar and its ancient 16th-century kasbah, or the mineral landscapes of the Azlag parade never ceases to disorientate travellers. The scenery, with its lush, palm-fringed irrigated areas and ochre-coloured rocky mountains, is ever-changing as the miles go by.
From mountains bristling with kasbahs and ksour to green plains and stony deserts, the Drâa Valley allows you to take superb photographs and immerse yourself in the local culture. Crossing it is not only an adventure, but also a unique travel experience to discover one of the country's richest valleys.
