Is the Palmeraie of Skoura worth a visit?

On our 17-day road trip with a rental car starting from Ouarzazate toward the southern oases, we’ll make our first stop to visit the Kasbah Amridil in Skoura. Is the palmeraie really worth it? How should we visit it? Where should we start from? How much time should we spend—just a casual walk or with a guide? From our hotel? And roughly how much does it cost? Thanks for your tips!

Hi there, Are you planning to stop in Skoura? I think it’s definitely worth a visit. We stayed at the guesthouse Kasbah La Palmeraie, and Mohamed, the owner, acted as our guide. We paid him for that, but I don’t remember the amount. The real perk was having his knowledge and stories without getting lost in the maze of alleys. It was really interesting! The walk lasted about 2-3 hours.

Yes, of course the Skoura Palmeraie is definitely worth a visit. It's a large palm grove that's still inhabited and cultivated. We had the pleasure of exploring it with Mohamed from Kasbah La Palmeraie. It was really interesting. He explained how water sharing currently works in the palm grove and showed us the *khéttaras* that used to supply water to the region. Another visit not to be missed if you can manage it is the potter's workshop—Mohamed again. It's always a great pleasure to spend time with him. Happy travels in Morocco.

Personnellement, j'aime bien la palmeraie de Skoura. Elle est très authentique. C'est un lieu de vie. On y compte plusieurs villages. N'hésitez pas à partir à vélo pour en voir davantage. Mais avant faites une visite accompagnée. Pour en apprendre un peu sur son écosystème et sur son fonctionnement.