The Draa valley is famous as the date basket of Morocco.
It grows more than 18 varieties.
Fruit trees and vegetables are the main crops but henna is also a well known product of the region.
The agriculture is very labour-intensive because it takes place on terraced fields.
Seguias (small canals) transport the water from the river to the fields.
Like some other ancient Berber oases in North Africa (Siwa, Kufra, Ouargla) the Draa valley was known for its qatarra, a sophisticated system of underground irrigation canals.
The Draa valley is famous as the date basket of Morocco. It grows more than 18 varieties. Fruit trees and vegetables are the main crops but henna is also a well known product of the region. The agriculture is very labour-intensive because it takes place on terraced fields. Seguias (small canals) transport the water from the river to the fields. Like some other ancient Berber oases in North Africa (Siwa, Kufra, Ouargla) the Draa valley was known for its qatarra, a sophisticated system of underground irrigation canals.
Draa River