About This Tour

TIZNIT OLD CITY ( Capital of Silver arts )

Tiznit, the provincial capital, is a city of 60,000 inhabitants built around 1883 by Moulay Hassan I, the 17th sultan of the Alaouite dynasty. Located 80 km south of Agadir, bordered to the west by the sea, 12 km away, and to the east by the Anti-Atlas Mountains. It is also a gateway to southern Morocco and Mauritania. Tiznit, the provincial capital nestled inland, is a haven of peace on the edge of the burning desert. Surrounded by its ancient walls, the city is especially renowned for its crafts; goldsmiths who work with silver, and to a lesser extent gold, populate the old quarter and offer remarkable objects and jewelry.

The filigree silver and jewelry adorned with amethysts are particularly noteworthy. The presence of these numerous goldsmiths is explained by the city's geographical location on the edge of the desert; it was one of the stops for ancient caravans that once ensured international trade in this part of the continent. The caravaners exchanged their products for objects made of precious metals. Tiznit has 29 towers and 8 gates. First, you will stroll through the old medina with its open-air market, discovering superb architectural designs with unique red houses and blue iron doors. Then, the city is renowned for the goldsmiths who populate the old quarter. They work with silver and, to a lesser extent, gold, and offer remarkable objects and jewelry.

Mechouar Square

Stroll through the medina and discover stunning architectural designs. You'll find unique salmon-red houses and blue iron gates. At sunset, visit the Mechouar, the main square, which offers many fun activities, storytellers, and local artists. The Great Mosque, located near the square, houses an unusual minaret.

Souk / Market

Mechouar, the medina's central square, offers easy access to the souk, where you'll find an open-air market selling fresh produce and other household items. One of the must-visit places in Tiznit is the Jeweler's Souk, which sells locally made jewelry. Before purchasing an item at the market, it's a good idea to visit the Artisanal Ensemble, where you can learn more about the prices of items on the market.

Program:

Departure from your accommodation in Taghazout at 8:00 AM or at your choice.

Pass by the Atlantic Ocean and cross Aourir, nicknamed the "banana village" by Jimi Hendrix due to the large banana plantations and the enormous quantities of organic bananas sold on the roadside.

Pass through the city center of Agadir with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Take the road connecting Agadir to Tiznit.

Visit a pottery cooperative offering antique and rustic pottery entirely handmade with Berber heritage, unique jars and jugs from different regions of Morocco, and more sophisticated ceramics with refined compositions from cities such as Fez, Safi, Marrakech, Salé, and Tetouan.

Continue to Tiznit and panoramic stops, during the journey crossing plains of Argan trees, sometimes the goats on the argan trees are there to offer visitors a typically extraordinary setting.

Arrival in Tiznit around 10:00 a.m.

The city tour begins with a tour of part of the ancient ramparts surrounding the city of Tiznit.

Visit Mechouar Square, with its lively atmosphere and setting overlooking the convention center.

Visit the Berber Jewelry Souk: Tiznit is a city known for its silver jewelry located in the heart of the Massa region. It also has an international reputation for its goldsmithing: Berber jewelry is a specialty. In Tiznit, you can admire various jewelry pieces inlaid with marble or stones. Necklaces are made of beads, Hassani coins, headpieces, earrings made of very heavy hoops, bracelets, and rings topped with yellow or green enamel. The entire artisanal culture is reflected in the jewelry making. A visit to the jewelry souk allows us to discover the Berber art of jewelry and to offer small souvenirs or gifts to your friends in silver, entirely handmade by local artisans.

A detour to the Mellah, the city's Jewish quarter, allows us to discover the charm of the place through an exotic and seductive stroll.

Visit the shoemakers' quarter: Visit the traditional makers of typical Berber slippers. Idoukan in Amazigh, Tiznit slippers are characterized by a subtle art in their making: the interplay of red, yellow, and blue colors gives Tiznit Berber slippers a fascinating charm!

Visit the Tiznit souk and discover local Berber clothing.

Return to Taghazout and pass by the Youssef Ben Tachafine Dam.

Panoramic photo stops overlooking the Anti-Atlas Mountains.

Trip Details:

Departure time: 8:00 AM or a flexible schedule of your choice.

Departure point: From your hotel in Taghazout.

Trip: Private and flexible.

Driver: English-speaking.

Duration: Half-day (6 hours).

Return point: Your hotel in Taghazout.

Optional stops for panoramic views: Yes.

Inclusions

Round-trip to your hotel in Taghazout.

Comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle.

Fuel.

Baby booster seat (free upon request).