Wonders of the anti atlas


Trip description

Agadir, Morocco's leading seaside resort, but not only...
Agadir is also close to the mountains, offering beautiful walks with swimming in the gueltas, a sumptuous region rich in historical heritage, in the heart of the Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is in this little frequented region that this tour takes you.

Transport is by private 4x4 with driver. The accommodation is authentic, comfortable and on a human scale.

For the visits, we use local guides who speak French.

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8 days

From : €785*



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THE PRICE INCLUDES

Reception and airport transfers
Private 4x4 rental with driver, fuel included for 6 days
Accommodation as described (double room basis) 
Full board throughout the tour (except for meals not mentioned)
The guide for the walk in the Paradise Valley and Id Aissa
Exclusivity: no one else in the 4x4 or in the convoy

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

The return flight 
Cancellation / repatriation / medical assistance insurance 
Drinks & meals not mentioned
Visits in order to leave you free choice

Day 1: Agadir

Day 2: Agadir - Taroudant

Day 3: Taroudant - Tafraoute

Day 4: Tafraoute - Icht

Day 5: Icht - Id Aissa

Day 6: Id Aissa - Mirleft

Day 7: Mirleft - Agadir

Day 8: Agadir

Day 1 : Agadir

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Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel located in the city centre, 15 minutes walk from the beach.

Dinner at leisure. Possibility of dinner at the hotel if desired and on reservation. 

Accommodation : Hotel with swimming pool




Day 2 : Agadir - Taroudant

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DURATION OF THE TRIP - 3 hours

Between Agadir and Imouzzer stretches the superb Paradise Valley. A beautiful 2-hour walk allows you to discover the valley, cross authentic Berber villages, drink tea at the inhabitant's and, depending on the season, bathe in the gueltas, natural pools formed by the river.
Lunch in a hostel before taking the road to Taroudant, nicknamed "the little Marrakech".

Night in Taroudant.

Accommodation : Riad with swimming pool & jaccuzzi
Meals included : Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner




Day 3 : Taroudant - Tafraoute

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DURATION OF THE TRIP - 3 hours

We head towards the Anti-Atlas mountains. On the way, we visit Agadir, a 700 year old fortified granary.

Then, at 1200 m of altitude, we arrive at Tafraoute, capital of the Ammeln (a tribe renowned for their commercial skills and business sense). A bucolic stroll through the typical villages of the valley. You will certainly see the women dressed in the traditional black haïk and wearing the beautiful red babouches of Tafraoute.

Visit of an old traditional Berber house whose patriarch will tell you with passion its history, habits and customs.

Night in a guest house located a few kilometres from Tafraoute, at the foot of the Ammeln valley. From the terrace, an extraordinary view of the valley. Authentic family accommodation!

Accommodation : Guest house
Meals included : Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner




Day 4 : Tafraoute - Icht

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DURATION OF THE TRIP - 5h

For this day, we take you from the mountains of the Atlas to the arid plains. A radical change of scenery.
Visit of a fortified granary.

Our route continues to the oasis of Akka and its surprising village. Built on a rocky cliff overlooking the palm grove and the river, this rural citadel is built with a wall on the edge of the rocky cliff.
For lovers of rock carvings, the area offers beautiful discoveries as well.

Dinner and overnight not far from Icht

Accommodation : Lodge
Meals included : Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner




Day 5 : Icht - Id Aissa

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DURATION OF THE TRIP - 40 min

Immersion in the heart of the village, located in a canyon. This village is our favourite place, of an Olympian calm where you will have all the leisure to meet the inhabitants, to apprehend their way of life, etc. An authentic and hopefully unforgettable day.
Walk in the gorges to the spring and its reservoir where you can bathe in the gueltas (natural pools formed by the wadi) in this grandiose setting.
On the way back, a short climb to visit an agadir (an old fortified granary which was also used as a refuge in case of threat) admirably preserved and planted on a rocky peak.
No major difficulty for this walk, but a good physical condition is required.

Overnight in a charming guest house in the heart of the village. From the terrace you have a breathtaking view of the canyon.

Accommodation : Guest house
Meals included : Breakfast - lunch - dinner




Day 6 : Id Aissa - Mirleft

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DURATION OF THE TRIP - 3 hours

We reach the Atlantic coast. Stroll to Sidi Ifni, a former Spanish enclave where time seems to have stood still.

Lunch by the sea and a walk with your feet in the water at Legzira and its natural arch.

Overnight not far from Mirleft in a small hotel by the sea.

Accommodation : Hotel with swimming pool
Meals included : Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner




Day 7 : Mirleft - Agadir

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DURATION OF THE TRIP - 2h30

A beautiful coastal road leads us to Tiznit, the Mecca of goldsmiths. Continuation to Agadir. Transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon.

For this last day, depending on your wishes, you can take advantage of the seaside resort, go to the souk to buy the last few souvenirs if you wish, or take a final break for a hammam and massage.

Accommodation : Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast - Lunch




Day 8 : Agadir

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Day dedicated to your airport transfer.

Meals included : Breakfast




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