Nkob is the capital village of the Berber Ait Atta tribe. The Ait Atta belongs to Confederation Ait Atta that are spread along Ouarzazate, Errachidia, and Azil Provinces.
The Amazigh Ait Atta are an ancient Berber tribe existent before Arab and Islam entrance in Morocco in the 7th century. The Ait Atta tribe were the most important Moroccan tribes between the 15th and the 19th century.
If you're looking to go deep into the Berber life of south Morocco, Nkob can be quite interesting and offers great experiences.
Get in
By car
Way out of Nkob, direction Tazzarine in south Morocco.
Nkob village is located on the road between Ouarzazate and Tazzarine. This is the southern road to connect Marrakech and Erg Chebbi Dunes in Merzouga.
Road Distances to Nkob
From Marrakesh to Nkob = 340KM
From Ouarzazate to Nkob = 136KM
From Agdz to Nkob = 67KM
By shared taxi
By bus
Get around
View of Oasis and Kasbah in Nkob village in Morocco
On foot
You can easily explore the village, and the 2 surrounding oasis:
See
Do
Mountains of Saghrou surrounding Nkob village in Morocco
Top view from inside Nkob village in Morocco
Mountain Trekking (Mountain Trekking in Nkob), (Saghrou Mountains). Nkob is surrounded by the Saghrou Mountains. These mountains offer great trekking opportunity and great wilderness.
Explore the Kasbahs (Kasbahs Nkob Morocco), (Old village). Explore the immense Kasbahs inside the old village. If you have the chance try to enter one of the houses to see an upper view of the whole region.
Excursions
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Eat
Drink
Panaché Milk Shake (Milk Shake Morocco). Panaché is a usual Moroccan milk shake blending milk, sugar, apples, avocado and banana. This can be easily be changed to a non-dairy and no sugar smoothie if asked to do it with orange juice instead of milk. Depending the fruit season peach and strawberries can also be added. Ask for panaché special for an extra taste of dried grapes and almonds.10 - 15 Dirhams.
Avocado Milk Shake (Milk Shake Nkob). Most cafes will prepare you a avocado milk shake. This is probably one of Moroccans favorite milk shake.
Sleep
Patio inside Hotel Kasbah Ennakhile in Nkob, Morocco.
Chez l'Habitant Home Stay (Home Stay Nkob Morocco), 45000 Nkob, Zagora Region, Morocco (This house is located right in the middle of the village, surrounded by old kasbahs.), ☎ +212.66617.7610 (ouarzazatetrek@gmail.com), [1]. Hotel300 Dirhams (30 Euros) Single Room + breakfast + diner / 500 Dirhams (50 Euros) Double Room + breakfast + diner.
Hotel Kasbah Ennakhile (Hotel Kasbah Nkob), 45000 Nkob, Zagora Region, Morocco (The hotel is located right on the way out of Nkob direction Tazzarine.), ☎ +212.672.641.511 (auberge.ennakhile@yahoo.fr), [2]. Hotel300 Dirhams (30 Euros) Room in Kasbah (private bathroom) + Diner + Breakfast / 160 Dirhams (16 Euros) Room in Auberge (shared bathroom) + Diner + Breakfast.
Ksar Jenna (Hotel Ksar Jenna Nkob), 45000 Nkob, Zagora Region, Morocco (2km before Nkob direction Ouarzazate), ☎ +212.671.731.976, [3]. Hotel
Get out
Mercedes Van - Shared Taxi in Nkob Morocco
By car
Nkob village is located on the road between Ouarzazate and Tazzarine. This is the southern road to connect Marrakech and Erg Chebbi Dunes in Merzouga.
