Places
Things to do:
Skoura
01
Guided Walk Through the Palm Grove
Take a private stroll through Skoura’s lush palm grove with a local expert. Learn how traditional irrigation supports this green miracle, meet farmers, and sample dates fresh from the tree.
02
Visit to Kasbah Amridil
Step into one of the most iconic kasbahs in Morocco, preserved with historical details and a sense of lived-in authenticity. Discover tools, traditions, and stories behind Berber life.
03
Lunch in a Family-Owned Kasbah
Share a seasonal meal in a tranquil courtyard with locals. Expect homemade tagine, warm hospitality, and meaningful conversations beyond tourism.
04
Photography Tour at Golden Hour
Capture Skoura’s earthy tones and palm-filtered light with a professional guide. Includes access to elevated kasbah terraces and panoramic views over the oasis.
05
Date Harvest Experience (Seasonal)
In autumn, join a family for the harvest — climb palms, sort varieties, and learn how dates are dried and sold. A rare, hands-on cultural moment.
06
Herbal & Botanical Tasting in the Oasis
Explore the oasis’ natural pharmacy with a traditional healer or herbalist. Taste infusions made from wild herbs, learn about their uses in local medicine and cuisine.
Accommodations to consider
Skoura
Skoura: Morocco’s Living Oasis of Kasbahs and Palms
Nestled at the intersection of desert and cultivation, Skoura is one of Morocco’s most enchanting palm oases. Unlike many stops along the southern route, Skoura remains lush, authentic, and quietly preserved — where earth-colored kasbahs rise among date palms and time seems to move with the rhythm of irrigation canals and rustling leaves.
The palm grove is dotted with family-run kasbahs, ancient irrigation systems (khettaras), and mudbrick architecture that tells centuries of agricultural and trade history. With fewer crowds, it offers peace and profound connection — ideal for slow travel, nature immersion, and cultural dialogue.
Best time to visit: March to May and late September to November, when the oasis is at its greenest and walking conditions are perfect. Skoura is a canvas of heritage, rooted in resilience and renewal.
