Made of wood and stone. Photo by Salima Naji
Made of wood and stone. Photo by Salima Naji
14 three-star discoveries, one or more days’ journey away
From your riad for rent between Agadir and Taroudant, within a day or two, you can reach 14 other remarkable attractions. Some are simply exceptional ! We provide the list on this page, directing our readers to all the relevant details. In Agadir, a seaside town undergoing a magnificent revival, there is plenty to do and see. But also in the surrounding area. We have also compiled a list of 20 top recommendations.
Tempted by the hidden paths leading to our 14 different 3-star destinations? We invite you to discover Tafraout or Dakhla and the Deep South via the stunning coastline, as well as legendary Marrakech and Essaouira. We also really love Tiznit and its restored old town, as well as Amtoudi and its dizzying fortified granaries. And much more besides! So follow the guide from your riad near Agadir!
In the Atlas Mountains, our favourites include the climb to the small Berber villages of Imilmaiss and Amassa, the little-known yet fascinating Igiliz, and the arches of Legzira, where the walk is simply stunning. In Agadir, a seaside resort currently undergoing a magnificent revival, and in the surrounding area, there is also plenty to do and see.
Our page featuring 24 top recommendations also offers active and exciting holidays, from Tifnit Beach to the Kasbah of Taliouine, from the fortified granary of Inoumar to the illuminated walls of the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella. You’ll discover, for example, precious dinosaur footprints and the valley where citron trees grow.
In a hurry? We’ve put together a five-day guide to what to do and see in Agadir and the surrounding area.
 Land of...All around the Jardin aux Etoiles, lands of flavour, escape, leisure, know-how, coastline and welcome. |  Tafraout via TizourganeIn the heart of the Anti-Atlas: the restored village of Tizourgane and its table d'hôtes, before setting off again for Tafraout the rose. |  From painted rocks to Aït MansourAn artistic installation near Tafraout, followed by an extraordinary journey through the Aït Mansour palm grove. |  Secret AtlasA vertiginous track takes you to Imilmaiss, then to Amassa, a charmingly unspoilt town where tourism is unheard of. |  Claudio Bravo PalaceThe palace built near Taroudant by the great hyper-realist painter Claudio Bravo is now open to visitors. His memory floats in the air... |  Sahara Desert at M'HamidVia Ouarzazate and Zagora, arrive in the desert sands at M'Hamid. Try a bivouac. What a fascination! |
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 Tiznit: walls and heart restoredThe town of Tiznit is surrounded by 19th-century walls. Its blue spring and its heart have been magnificently restored. |  Great south : sublime seas and other secretsThe Khnifiss National Park is unique in the world: a strip of coastal sea, a lake area and a vast stretch of desert. |  Legzira archesThis unparalleled wild beauty has been given to Morocco by the ocean. One of the most incredible walks by the sea! |  Amtoudi and its fortified granariesIn the Anti-Atlas, two fortified granaries (igoudar) perched on rocky outcrops have been restored. |  Little-known and fascinating IgilizThese ruins, the trace of which has been lost, are perched on a spur designed to resist attackers and from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view. |  To Marrakech via the Tizi n'TestA magnificent and epic journey to the foot of Toubkal! It's a good day's drive, and there's so much to see that you can stop whenever you like. |
 Legendary Marrakech30 assets and weaknesses of the Ochre City! It takes around 3 hours by motorway to get to the Jardin aux Etoiles. |  Essaouira the jew under the windEssaouira is the last Jewish city in Morocco. Swept by the trade winds, it also boasts a rich architectural and maritime past. |