25 km² of land
Skoura is an important palm grove of 25 km2located 1 hour from Ksar Ighnda.
It is one of the country's few palm groves that is still inhabited and cultivated.
It has a population of around 30,000 and 130,000 palm trees.
Skoura is a village Moroccan belonging to the Skoura Ait or Ahl Al Ouast tribal confederation, whose name comes from the Berber Askur or Skur meaning partridge.
Famous for its many palm trees, including Amerhidil, which appears on the old 50 Dirham banknotes, Skoura is the first stopping point on the road to the Dades which leads to Kelaat-M'Gounathe Dades gorges, Boumalne and the Toudra valley.
It is in fact a characteristic feature of the architecture of the oasis.
La palm grove has many douars (villages), whose inhabitants live mainly from agriculture: olives, almonds, fodder crops such as alfalfa, barley and other fruit trees (apple, apricot, fig and pomegranate).
Irrigation draws on theoued Skoura, and still employs mainly the traditional system of khettaras in response to the droughts of the 1980s and 2000s.
Some craftsmen, such as potters and basket-makers, are carrying on age-old traditions.
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A living cultural and historical heritage
Skoura is a crossroads of cultures: Berbers, Arabs and Jews have intermingled here over the centuries. Discover this richness through the local crafts - carpets, ceramics, carved wooden or damascened iron objects - which bear witness to the skills of the region's artisans. The architecture and traditions of the surrounding villages and kasbahs offer an authentic insight into the history and customs of Skoura.
The villages around Skoura, such as Azlag, preserve unique craft traditions, such as the making of daggers and metal objects, a skill handed down from generation to generation. These skills add an authentic dimension to your visit, enriching your experience of the palm grove.
