Askejour
Askejour is a fort in Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet. Askejour is situated nearby to the neighborhood Ksar of Tamegrout, as well as near the village Tamegroute.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ksar of Tamegrout and Tamegroute.
Ksar of Tamegrout
Neighborhood
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Ksar of Tamegrout is a neighborhood, which is situated 4 km northwest of Askejour.
Tamegroute
Village
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Tamegroute is a village located in the Draa River valley in the foothills of the Moroccan pre-Sahara. In Tamazigh languages, the name literally translates to "Final Place Before the Desert." It historically served as a hub of learning, libraries, and religion through its famous Sufi zawiya, the historical center of the Nasiriyya order, one of the most influential Sufi orders in the Islamic world. Tamegroute is situated 4½ km northwest of Askejour.
Askejour
- Type: Fort
- Also known as: “Askeiour”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.23333° or 30° 14′ northLongitude
-5.65° or 5° 39′ westElevation
677 metres (2,221 feet)Open location code
8C2P68MX+8XGeoNames ID
2557046
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