Skoura in Morocco.. a gem out of the ordinary

Weather of Arabia - If you are traveling to Morocco and looking for destinations other than those big and famous cities, you should head to Skoura , which is located 30 km east of the tourist and cinematic Ouarzazate , and it is known for its rich oases.

Skoura is a small Moroccan town famous for its wonderful oases and palm groves, with an area of more than 25 square kilometers, and because it is located near the Atlas Mountains, south of the city of Fez , it offers wonderful views of the orchards with the mountains in the background.

If you are a solo traveler there are some buses that connect Skoura to Ouarzazate and also grand taxis, but if you prefer to rent a car just start along the road known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs” and you will usually get off at Skoura, where you will find the Kasbah of Ait Ben Morou and other sights many others.

Kasbah Ait Ben Moro

The Kasbah was named after the royal family of Andalusian origins. It was built at the end of the 18th century, then a new building was attached to it in the expansion process that it witnessed during the year 1920 AD. Its central yard was also expanded and guest rooms and other facilities were established in it.

Thanks to its privileged location in the middle of orchards and fields, the legacy of the heritage building, and its beautiful square design with its semi-pyramidal towers and rooftops overlooking nature in a panoramic way, it has been converted into a hotel attached to a traditional restaurant to host tourists. It is a place worth staying in without a doubt.

Kasbah Amridil in Skoura

The other kasbah in Skoura is the most famous because it was a picture of one of the Moroccan banknotes, and it is also the most beautiful in its designs, as this architectural masterpiece is distinguished by its wide area and ornate towers, although it witnessed the collapse of the palace, which is the most important part.

Sayyid Muhammad al-Sakuri al-Nasseri is the one who built the Kasbah of Amridil during the 17th century AD, and his heirs are still standing on the maintenance of this treasured cultural heritage despite the effects of time and the harshness of nature, and for this reason the entry fee of 20 dirhams is nothing in front of that historical scene in an architectural masterpiece in the midst of palm trees And olives.

Dadas, Emdri.. and Wadi Al-Hajjaj

Skoura is also a great starting point for hiking or mountain biking in the Pilgrims Valley that cuts through it, a gathering place for pilgrims coming from beyond the Atlas Mountains, and today a destination for adventure lovers.

In addition, there is the Dades Valley east of Skoura and the Amdri Valley on the western side, and between these three valleys you can explore lush green palm oases amid rugged mountain valleys, quiet rural villages, and a number of the most beautiful regions in Morocco.