Travel advisory · MoroccoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Morocco.The warnings cover only these areas: 30 km zone north and west of the Berm, Mauritania border, South and east of the Berm, 20 km strip along the Algerian border, Western Sahara.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 30 km zone north and west of the Berm · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Mauritania border · avoid all travel · France, Italy
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Also named by one government: Al Houz (Spain), Taroudant (Spain), Peripheral and run-down districts of Casablanca (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against travel; general precautions only | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | Sep 4, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution due to terrorism (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Kein Warnhinweis für das übrige Land; Abraten nur für bestimmte Gebiete (regional advisories) | Nov 2, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Pays sûr, vigilance accrue dans certaines zones seulement (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Skoura
Skoura is a town beside a historic oasis of palms, fields and rammed-earth kasbahs, east of Ouarzazate.
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Skoura is a town in Ouarzazate Province, in Morocco’s Drâa-Tafilalet region. The modern town sits along the main road from Ouarzazate, at the eastern edge of a historic oasis and palmeraie, or palm grove. Date palms grow alongside other fruit trees, vegetables and cereals. The oasis contains rammed-earth kasbahs, fortified family mansions, and ksour, fortified villages. Kasbah Amridil is the best known. Its ksar dates to the 17th century, and a tall kasbah was added in the late 19th century.
Streams from the central High Atlas mountains feed the oasis, but many rivers run dry outside spring. Khettaras, underground canals, bring water from the mountain foothills to reservoirs. Dams divert surface water, and seguias carry water from reservoirs to fields; landowners took turns watering their crops. Other named kasbahs include Aït Ben Moro, Mohamed Ben Hamadi, Ait Abou and Si Abd El Kebir. Some are crumbling, while others have been restored or put to new uses.
Skoura in five
- Walk the palm grove instead of only driving throughThe tourist board describes Skoura as a huge palm grove with apple, almond, walnut, pomegranate and fig trees. A slow walk among them is the reason to stop, ideally in the cool morning.
- Pick one or two kasbahs, not all of themThe tourist board names the Amerhidil kasbah as the most famous, with Dar Ait Hammou, Tighermt n Oumghar in Toundout, Dar Ait Souss and Dar Bel Ait El Hussein among the many. Ask locally which are open and what any entry costs.
- Stay a night to get the evening lightMost coaches and tours drive past in the afternoon heat. A night in a guesthouse in the grove gives you early and late light on the walls and a quiet evening.Where to stay
- Plan the road in daylightThe UK government says poor lighting makes night driving dangerous and that mountain and secondary roads can be especially hazardous in bad weather. Arrive before dusk, especially after crossing the High Atlas.Ait Ben Haddou
- Keep the Dades Valley for the next daySkoura sits at the western end of the kasbah road. A night here makes the Dades Valley and the gorges a morning drive rather than the end of a long day.Dadès Valley
Need to know
- Nearest town
- Ouarzazate, the first city west of the oasis
- Getting there
- Road from Ouarzazate east on the Dades road; hire a car or driver
- Getting around
- On foot in the grove; a car for the wider kasbah road
- Best base
- A guesthouse inside the palm grove
- Time needed
- A morning walk, or one night on the kasbah road
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh17°Low4°Cold nightsJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold nights
- FebruaryClear3 rainy daysHigh18°Low6°Mild, clearFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low8°Mild, clearMarchClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low12°Warm, easyAprilClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- MayClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low16°HotMayClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low20°Very hotJuneClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh38°Low23°Extreme heatJulyClear
Poor
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Extreme heat
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh37°Low23°Extreme heatAugustClear
Poor
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Extreme heat
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Hot, easingSeptemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, easing
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low15°Warm, easyOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- NovemberClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low9°Mild, clearNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh17°Low5°Cold nightsDecemberClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold nights
Average daily high and low in Skoura, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Skoura
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
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- Chance of rain
- 70%
Skoura
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Tuesday, November 3
- Today20°13°70%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 20°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 70%.
- Wed21°12°43%Wednesday: Rain. High 21°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Thu21°11°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri22°10°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat22°11°0%Saturday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun22°14°15%Sunday: Rain. High 22°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 15%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.819 MAD
Rates from Nov 3, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Ait Ben Haddoua drive west past OuarzazateThe UNESCO ksar, about thirty kilometers from Ouarzazate per the tourist board.Read the guide
- Dadès Valleya drive east along the kasbah roadPalm groves, roses and citadels on the Road of 1000 Kasbahs.Read the guide
- Dadès Gorgea longer drive eastRed cliffs and a winding canyon road beyond Boumalne Dades.Read the guide
Before you go to Skoura
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Rules for Skoura, checked
- Skoura roads: poor lighting makes night driving dangerous and bad weather worsens mountain routes, per the FCDO, so reach the oasis by dusk.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Skoura: the tourist board calls it a huge palm grove, known for kasbahs including Amerhidil, Dar Ait Hammou and Dar Ait Souss.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Skoura
The kasbah road east of Skoura
Read the guideTodra GorgeA deep canyon beside Tinghir
Read the guideAit Ben HaddouUNESCO ksar to the west
Read the guideDraa ValleyPalm groves south toward the dunes
Read the guideZiz Valley and the TafilaltOases east toward Merzouga
Read the guideAll of MoroccoCities, desert, coast and entry basics
Read the guideOuarzazateThe gateway city next door
Read the guideSkoura FAQ
Is Skoura worth a stop?
Yes if you like walking rather than ticking sights. The oasis and its kasbahs are the draw, and a night here breaks the long drive between Marrakech and the Dades Valley without a big detour.
Where is Skoura?
East of Ouarzazate on the road toward Kelaat M'Gouna and the Dades Valley. The tourist board calls it the first city east of Ouarzazate, so it is the first stop on the kasbah road.
How long do you need in Skoura?
Two to three hours cover a grove walk and one kasbah. A night adds the evening light and a quiet breakfast before you drive on, which is the better plan if you are not in a hurry.
Can you visit Skoura on a day trip from Marrakech?
It is a very long day: the tourist board puts Marrakech to the Ouarzazate area at about 194 km and 3 hr 45 min, and Skoura lies beyond it. Most travelers fit it into a multi-day southern loop.
When is the best time to visit Skoura?
March to May and October to November, when days are warm and the grove is green. July and August are extremely hot, and winter nights can be cold, so pick a guesthouse with heating if you come then.