This village is located 22 km from Zagora and is distinguished by Zaouïa Naciria or religious shrine founded in the 17th century. The Koran library from the 17th century which can be visited, includes books and manuscripts of nine hundred years old. There are valuable books on science and religion from the golden age of Andalusia and venerable illuminated Koran books in gazelle leather. The oldest dates from the 13th century. Once a year there is a folklore festival for the Zaouia. The main activity in this village is pottery. Throughout the village are shops where you can admire all kinds of pottery.
Amazrou, Zagora
The palm forests from Amazrou are a refreshing cure from the stress of sightseeing. You can order a cool drink, fresh orange juice or hot mint tea or you can visit the old Jewish kasbah. Most of Amazrou Jews, who made and trade silver jewelry, emigrated in 1958, but the synagogue is still intact. Berbers have taken over a number of silverware places. You can also go for a camelwalk in the Palmeraie.
Tazzarine, Zagora
Tazzarine located 10 km from Tamsahelte is a small town that counts 20,000 inhabitants. It is not yet overcrowded by tourism. In the main street there are some shops and a petrol station.On Wednesday there is market. It gets very crowded as everyone nearby will be offering their merchandise. But Tazzarine has more to offer.On a platform just above the town you have a beautiful panorama over the city with dozens of mosques and palm gardens. In the heart of the city you walk between the walls built in clay and along irrigation canals. Here and there one can enjoy tea or arefreshing drink in a garden. The city also has about five marabouts. These are cemeteries for religious leaders. Once a year there is Mossim, a festival where the inhabitants of the region visit the deceased leaders. In the evening there is music everywhere in the city.
