TAROUDANT / TIOUT: One day ( 230 km journey) 

Taroudant is a city located 76 kilometers from Agadir in the heart of the Souss plain, surrounded by the Great Atlas and the Anti Atlas, Taroudant is the first capital of the Saadiens in the 16th century, Taroudant holds an important place in the history of Morocco

The Taroudant ramparts are 7.5 km long, 130 towers and 19 corner bastions, characteristics that make it an impregnable citadel. They have five entrance doors giving access through the cardinal points named Bab al-Kasbah, Bab Zorgan, Bab Targhount, Bab Oulad Bounouna, and Bab El khemis.

All these doors are vaulted in the shape of Moorish doors, are dominated by bastioned towers and a walkway. Taroudant famous for its craftsmanship of leather, wrought iron, wood, ceramics and Berber silver jewelry. This city attracts many tourists from all over the world looking for the gentleness of Taroudant, the Berber art of living and the hospitality of Moroccans in a mildly temperate climate throughout the year.

In the past, Taroudant exported its sugar to Europe, today it is a centre of Moroccan agriculture, located in this rich plain of the Souss.

This visit combines TAROUDANT and the palmery of TIOUT. The first is a picturesque site, animated by a welcoming population, the second, in a magical setting, is animated by donkey rides delighting young and old and mobilizing the whole village.

The oasis of TIOUT is located around an ancient 16th-century kasbah from the Saadian period, overlooking the 7 douars that scattered within a flourishing and well maintained palm grove. Its current population is 3800 inhabitants.

Covering an area of about 1000 ha, this palm grove is said to contain more than 20,000 palm trees. An adapted cultivation provides rich soils where wheat, barley, corn and a multitude of vegetables grow abundantly.

A spring feeds the oasis. Precious water without which life cannot last or be organized. Two large basins store water for irrigation, one of which also serves as a swimming pool during the stifling summer heat, sit in the largest douar at the foot of the old kasbah. they allow for a rigorous and fair distribution of water through pipes and Saguias transporting it to the heart of the palm grove.

Program: 

Departure at 08:30 am to Taroudant crossing the Souss plain with its Argan trees, orange trees and the greenery of agricultural farms surrounding the path. Possibilities of stops for taking pictures and visiting orange farms

Arrival at Taroudant around 10 am, we start with the tour of the ramparts, then, the visit of the typical and artisanal souk of the city including craftsmen, grocers... And visit the sister square of Jamaa El Fena the Assarague square, with its storytellers, acrobats, and snake charmers...

A short break is required after this walk in the city where you can enjoy a mint tea.

We then continue to Tioute crossing the Oued Souss, the source of life for the inhabitants of the Souss plain.

Arriving at the oasis of TIOUT, we have the chance to walk the palm grove of TIOUT on the back of a donkey and have our lunch on the spot between the date palms at local family to taste the local Amazigh (Berber) cuisine: On the menu Couscous, Tajines... 

Back to Agadir with stops for taking pictures, breaks, etc....

Trip Details: 

Pickup time: 08:30 or based on a request

Pick up Location: Your Hotel in Agadir or based on your request

Trip: Private solely for your party and flexible

Driver speaks: English/French/German 

Tour guide: English/French/German speaking

Duration: One Day (10-12 hours)

Return Location: Your Hotel in Agadir or based on your request

Possibility to stop for panoramic views: yes

Price Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private comfortable and air-conditioned Vehicle 

Tour guide

Fuel surcharge

Lunch

Baby seat booster (Based on request free of charge)

Price Exclusions

Gratuities