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 Tamegroute

Tamegroute, Morocco

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The series of interconnecting ksour known as Tamegroute (also spelled Tamgrout) situated on the edge of the Moroccan Sahara was for centuries an important center for religion and education. Visit the Zaouia Naciri, built by the Naciri Sufi brotherhood - a moderate Muslim sect noted for its peace making and missionary activity among the Berbers -- and which houses a marabout or holy tomb, a religious institute for boys, and the Librairie Coranique (Koranic Library). Walk through passageways that make their way both above and underground. Stop at the medieval potteries. And if you are here to see the desert, travel 5 km (3 miles) to the sand dunes at Tinfou or 78 km (48 miles) to M'hamid where the road literally comes to an end.

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Getting there
 
Tamegroute is located 18 km (11 miles) south of Zagora and while buses service this route, the most convenient way to travel is by taxi.
When to travel
 
The best time to visit Tamegroute or embark on a desert adventure is in April, May and October. In summer, the daytime high can exceed 40°C (104°F) and, in winter, the nighttime low can fall below 0°C (32°F).
Travel health & child safety
 
Drink bottled or sterilized water only and protect your skin from the sun.
Things to keep in mind
 
In summer, the heat can be unbearable and the sirocco, the wind that blows off the desert, can be extremely annoying.

Great family attractions in Tamegroute

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