Local lifeTaroudant and Tiout from Taghazout: Ramparts, Souks, Kasbah Lunch
Taroudant lies inland, so the drive from Taghazout is longer than from Agadir and pickup comes earlier. Once you are there, the walls, souks and kasbah lunch are unchanged.
Highlights
- Pickup from the village, ahead of the Agadir hotels
- Through the Souss Valley to the red walls of Taroudant
- Two souks trading silver, leather and hand-woven carpets
- A kasbah lunch above the Tiout palm grove
- Visit the oasis irrigation channels
- Optional donkey ride, then drop-off back at the village
About this trip
DurationApprox. 8 hours
Live guide languagesEnglish, French, German
PickupHotel pickup included
Group sizeUp to 30 people
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
ConfirmationBy email, right away
Experience
Taghazout sits north of Agadir and Taroudant sits inland from it, so this is one of the longer transfers we run. We collect from the village ahead of the city hotels and the day stretches to roughly nine and a half hours. The pace settles down once the driving is done.
The route runs through the Souss Valley, with a stop where the goats stand in the argan branches to feed. In Taroudant you walk along the red mud walls, which circle the town for about seven kilometres, and then through the two souks, where silver, leather and carpets are the trade and the prices sit lower than on the coast.
Lunch is at a kasbah above Tiout, with tajine, couscous and mint tea served while you look down over the palms. After eating, you visit the oasis and its irrigation channels, and there is a donkey ride for anyone who fancies it. We have you back in Taghazout by early evening.
Itinerary
Times shift with the season and traffic — your pickup time is confirmed when you book.
08:30 Hotel pickup
We collect you from your hotel in Agadir or Taghazout and head inland.
09:15 The tree-climbing goats
A stop where the goats feed upright in the argan branches, which is worth a photograph.
11:00 The ramparts
You reach Taroudant and walk a stretch of the red earth walls and the old gates.
12:00 The souks
Into the two markets, where the stalls sell silver, leather and hand-woven carpets.
13:30 Lunch at the kasbah
Up to Tiout for a meal on the hill, with the palm grove spread out below.
14:30 The palm oasis
A visit among roughly three thousand palms, past the channels that water them.
15:30 Donkey ride, optional
A ride through the groves in the shade, arranged locally if you want it.
16:00 The drive back
A scenic run through the Souss Valley and its orange groves.
17:00 Drop-off
Back at your accommodation in Agadir or Taghazout.
What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Agadir, Taghazout & Tamraght)
- Travel by air-conditioned minibus
- Guide for the day
- Lunch of tajine and couscous at the kasbah
- Seasonal fruit and mint tea
Not included
- Donkey ride is optional and available for an additional charge
What to bring
- Shoes for walking on uneven ground
- Sun cream and a hat
- Water
- Cash for the souks and the donkey ride
Know before you go
- Lunch of tajine and couscous is included
- Donkey ride is optional and available for an additional charge
- The day runs about 8.5 hours in total
- Expect to bargain in the Taroudant souks
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup included. Hotel pickup in Taghazout and nearby areas.
Runs on. tue, thu, sat
Start times. 08:30
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time. Cancel on WhatsApp or by email and pay nothing. View the full cancellation policy.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the day from Taghazout?
About nine and a half hours, since the drive inland begins with the run down to Agadir and back.
What time do you pick up in the village?
Around 08:00, so we reach the coast road and the Agadir hotels in good time.
Is lunch still included?
Yes, tajine and couscous at the hilltop kasbah in Tiout, with seasonal fruit and mint tea.
Is it worth the extra driving?
If you want a walled town and a working souk without the crowds of Marrakech, yes. It is a gentler day than the long runs north or inland.
Is the donkey ride included?
No. The donkey ride is optional and available for an additional charge.
What should I bring?
Walking shoes, sun cream, a hat, water and cash for the souks and the donkey ride.
