Tata – Practical Information
Its oasis belt makes Tata one of the most exotic tourist destinations, mixing palm groves, mineral landscapes of Jbel Bani, oasis architecture and the first dunes of the desert.
Tour: The Oasis Route
4 DAYS / 930 KMsA discovery tour of life in the oases of the Jbel Bani chain. A journey full of surprises and a great lesson in life. Aguinane, Tissint, Tata, Akka, Foum el Hisn, then the famous gorges of Ait Mansour.
Jbel Bani and Its Oases
Accessible from Tata, the arid region of Bani is to the east of Souss Massa. It is bordered to the north by the Anti-Atlas and to the south by the Sahara. This region is dominated by a mountain range, the Jbel Bani.
Heritage in the Tata Region
The commune of Tata has several ksours (fortified villages) such as Indfiane and Agadir Lehna. Around Tata, many visits (the famous granary of Ait Kine, in particular) are to be expected and can be reached within an hour’s drive …
Craftsmanship – Tata Region
In Tata, an ancestral artisanal tradition is rooted in the population. Women in particular have a rich and varied artisanal know-how: weaving, pottery and basketry.
Testimonial: Our Trip to Tata, at the Gates of the Desert.
The cities of Tata and Akka are our next destinations. A trip off the beaten track and still very authentic. These two towns located on the Jbel Bani chain are gateways to the desert.
Rock Art – Engravings of Jbel Bani
The province of Tata, and more precisely the territories occupied by the chain of Jbel Bani and Oued Draa, contains more than 80 rock engraving sites. It is by walking or asking in the villages crossed that you will be able to see rock engravings.
Collective Granary – Aït Kine
Ait Kine, a hidden heritage to be discovered 45 km from the city of Tata, the village of Ait Kine is surrounded by seven watchtowers housing the mosque and the famous fully restored collective granary (early 18th century).
Ksar and Granary of Tiskmoudine
Located 5 km southwest of Akka Ighane, the ksar of Tiskmoudine (29.963018, -7.551340) is a compulsory visit if you are around Akka Ighane. The oasis life takes on its full meaning during the visit. Do not hesitate to get lost there.
Agadir Aserghine – Ksar and Granary
Located 5 km south-west of Akka Ighane, the Ksar d’Isserghine (29.948664, -7.565427) encloses a collective granary (agadir) adjoining a small religious complex.