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Tamegroute
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This town, about twenty kilometres south of Zagora, hides a 17th-century zaouïa (religious centre). It is also known for its small underground town and pottery workshops.
Overview of Tamegroute
This locality, about twenty kilometres south of Zagora, hides a 17th-century zaouïa (religious centre). It is also known for its underground alleyways and pottery workshops.
Key details
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: in the Draa Valley, along the N9, between Zagora and M'Hamid.
- Distances: M'Hamid (80 km to the south), Ouarzazate (185 km to the north-west), Zagora (20 km to the north-west).
- Local time: .
- Population: 21,603 inhabitants (2014).
- Area:
- Altitude:
- Website:
History of Tamegroute
What to see and do in Tamegroute
The Zaouïa Naciria
This religious brotherhood, founded in Tamegroute in the 17th century, established a medersa (religious centre) with a superb library open to the public. It houses ancient manuscripts, precious scientific treatises, religious works, and illuminated Qurans.
Underground town and pottery workshops
The other attraction of this small town is its maze of "underground" alleyways. Some of these house pottery workshops that still produce items in the traditional way.
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Tamegroute
Transport
Getting there
Tamegroute lies on the Ouarzazate-Zagora-M'Hamid route and is served by buses or shared taxis.
Getting around
On foot, given the fairly small area in which you can visit the zaouïa and the "underground" town.
Where to stay
Where to eat
Since Tamegroute is usually just a (quick) stop on the Draa Valley, visitors tend to sleep and eat elsewhere, such as in Zagora or M'Hamid.