The oasis that surrounds and separates Figuig's ksour is the largest date palm grove in Morocco, with over 200,000 trees covering several square kilometres. Walking through it is a genuine pleasure — the dense canopy drops the temperature by several degrees, and the sound of running water from the irrigation channels is constant.
The best approach is to wander the paths between the palm trees in the late afternoon, when the light filters golden through the fronds. You will encounter local farmers working the gardens, donkeys carrying produce, and the intricately branching channels that have been directing water through this oasis for centuries. The Medjool and Mejhoul date varieties grown here are excellent, and buying a bag direct from a farmer is easy to arrange.