Skoura Palm Grove and Kasbah Amridil from Ouarzazate
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Full day
- Start
- Ouarzazate (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Ouarzazate
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- October–April.
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Skoura oasis day
Skoura, 40 km east of Ouarzazate, is a huge palm grove scattered with earthen kasbahs, some in ruins and some beautifully restored. It is greener and much quieter than the busy road towards the desert suggests.
You visit Kasbah Amridil, a 17th-century family kasbah that is open as a museum, with its tools, olive press and rooftop views. Then a local guide walks you through the palm grove on paths between the irrigated gardens to two other kasbahs. Lunch is in a kasbah guesthouse.
In the afternoon you continue to Kelaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses. In late April and May the hedges of Damask roses are in flower and the town holds its rose festival.
Highlights
- Kasbah Amridil and its museum
- Walk through the Skoura palm grove
- Lunch in a kasbah guesthouse
- Kelaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses
- Rose water cooperatives
- Private car and driver
Route map of the Skoura oasis day
- 1Ouarzazate
- 2Skoura
- 3Kasbah Amridil
- 4Kelaat M’Gouna
- ↩Back to Ouarzazate
The door of the desert: film studios, kasbahs, the Draa Valley palm groves and the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou. All tours in Ouarzazate & Zagora
Itinerary for the day
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09:00 Ouarzazate
Drive east along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
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10:00 Kasbah Amridil
Visit the kasbah museum.
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11:00 Palm grove walk
Walk with a local guide through the gardens.
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13:00 Lunch
In a kasbah guesthouse.
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15:00 Kelaat M’Gouna
Rose cooperative and the valley view, then back to Ouarzazate around 18:00.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Skoura oasis day
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €190 | €190 |
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €190 | €63 |
| 4 | €190 | €48 |
| 6 | €190 | €32 |
| 8 | €190 | €24 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle with driver for the day
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Ouarzazate
- Bottled water
Not included
- Kasbah Amridil ticket
- Local guide in Skoura
- Lunch
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A light layer for the evening and a scarf for visiting religious sites.
Best time for this tour
October–April.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the skoura oasis day cost?
For 2 travellers the private day trip costs €95 per person (€190 in total), and for 4 travellers €48 per person. The price is for your own vehicle and driver, so it goes down as your group grows.
When do the roses bloom?
From late April to mid-May. The rose festival usually takes place in early May.
Is the palm grove walk hard?
No, it is flat and shaded.
Can we finish in Dades instead of returning?
Yes, Dades is 45 minutes beyond Kelaat M’Gouna. Tell us and we drop you there.
Is Kasbah Amridil the one on the old banknote?
Yes, it appeared on the 50-dirham note.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Saïd or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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