Taroudant and Tiout Day Trip from Agadir

About this activity

This Taroudant day trip from Agadir takes you inland across the Souss plain to one of southern Morocco's most atmospheric walled towns, then on to the palm oasis village of Tiout. It is a relaxed way to see rural Morocco, with plenty of history, local life and scenery in a single day.

The day starts with hotel pickup in Agadir or Taghazout. Early on, there is a photo stop to see goats climbing argan trees, a sight you will only find in this part of Morocco.

In Taroudant, often nicknamed the "Grandmother of Marrakech," you explore the old red-mud ramparts and gates, then wander the souks. Look for spices, silver jewelry, leather goods, carpets and other handicrafts.

The trip then continues to Tiout. Here you have lunch at a hilltop kasbah restaurant overlooking the oasis, with tajine and couscous on the menu. Afterwards, take a guided walk through the palm groves and learn how the traditional irrigation system works. A donkey ride through the shade is available as an optional extra. You return to Agadir through the Souss Valley and its orange groves.

Highlights

• Photo stop to see goats climbing argan trees
• Walk along Taroudant's ancient red-mud ramparts and gates
• Browse the souks for silver, leather, spices and carpets
• Lunch of tajine and couscous at a hilltop kasbah in Tiout
• Guided walk through the Tiout palm oasis and its irrigation system
• Optional donkey ride through the palm groves

What's included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup (about 08:30)You are collected from your hotel in Agadir or Taghazout.
2. Goats in the argan trees (about 09:15)A first stop to photograph the goats that climb argan trees.
3. Taroudant city walls (about 11:00)Arrive in Taroudant and explore its ancient red-mud ramparts and grand gates with a guide.
4. Taroudant souks (about 12:00)Visit the local markets, known for silver jewelry, leather goods, hand-woven carpets, spices and handicrafts.
5. Lunch at the Tiout kasbah (about 13:30)Drive to Tiout for a lunch of tajine and couscous at the hilltop kasbah restaurant, with views over the oasis.
6. Tiout palm oasis (about 14:30)Take a guided walk through the palm groves and learn about the traditional irrigation system.
7. Optional donkey ride (about 15:30)Ride a donkey through the shady palm groves if you wish.
8. Return journey and drop-off (from about 16:00)Drive back through the Souss Valley and its orange groves, arriving at your accommodation in Agadir or Taghazout at around 17:00.

Good to know

Meeting point and pick-up

Hotel pickup from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght and Anza at around 08:30.

Important information

• Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
• Pickup starts at about 08:30 and the return is at about 17:00.
• Children aged 1 to 15 can join.

Cancellation

Free cancellation.

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