Mount Zagora

Mountain Desert mountain near Zagora, gateway to Draa Valley

Near the town of Zagora, the Mount Zagora area provides hiking into Drâa‑Tafilalet landscapes, views over palm oases and staging points for Sahara excursions.

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Mount Zagora
Mount Zagora (Djebel Zagora), near Zagora town, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
30.3500, -5.7500
Open 24 hours (no managed facilities)
Free (no formal fees). Local guide costs extra if hired.

How to Get to Mount Zagora #

Zagora town is the usual base; from there local taxis or guides will arrange access to trails up Djebel Zagora. Regular buses connect Zagora with larger towns like Ouarzazate.

Tips for Visiting Mount Zagora #

  • Start early to avoid intense midday heat; carry plenty of water and sun protection.
  • Hire a local Berber guide from Zagora to learn the best routes and local history.
  • Night treks to watch sunrise over the surrounding plains and palm groves are popular-pack warm clothes for the cold desert night.

Best Time to Visit Mount Zagora #

Spring and autumn provide comfortable temperatures and clear skies; avoid midsummer for heat and winter nights for chill.

Spring (March-May)
Mar-May · 12-28°C (54-82°F)
Mild temperatures and clearer skies-very comfortable for hiking.
Autumn (September-November)
Sep-Nov · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Fewer tourists and pleasant hiking conditions; evenings cool down considerably.

Weather & Climate near Mount Zagora #

Climate

Mount Zagora's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneMayMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 38°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
27° 42°
14%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
26° 41°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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