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Zagora

town · Morocco

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Overview

Zagora is a town in Morocco.

About 44,000 people live here.

On the map it sits in Africa, in the northern hemisphere.

Zagora Airport (OZG) is the closest airport, roughly 8 km away.

Key facts

CountryMorocco
Population43,752
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Nearest airportZagora Airport (OZG), 8 km
CurrencyMAD

Where Zagora is

Zagora sits in Morocco, in the northern part of Africa.

Kelaat Mgouna lies about 105 km to the north.

Getting there

The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Zagora Airport (OZG), roughly 8 km away.

Alternative gateways include Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ, 123 km).

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Find flights to Zagora →arrives OZG (7.7 km away)

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Getting around

It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.

Best time to visit

The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.

For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.

Reasons to visit

A few reasons Zagora is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through OZG.

Day trips & nearby

For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Kelaat Mgouna (105 km to the north).

Good to know

The currency is the MAD (Dirham).

The main language spoken is Arabic.

Clocks run on Africa/Casablanca time.

Traffic drives on the right.

How long to stay

For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.

Where to stay in Zagora

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Common questions

What is the nearest airport to Zagora?
Zagora Airport (OZG) is the closest airport, about 8 km away.
When is the best time to visit Zagora?
Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
What is near Zagora?
Kelaat Mgouna is one of the closest places, about 105 km away, with others within day-trip range.
Which country is Zagora in?
Zagora is in Morocco.

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Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-08-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.