Tafraout & Tiznit - 7am - 7pm - up the Atlas mountains to see spectacular views; visit Tafraout with homes built into the rock; see an original “Agadir” which is a fortified granary; visit Tiznit, the former silver capital. Gets a bit dull halfway through as you become too familiar with the scenery. 490Dh.
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Marrakech 2 days or 1 day. All tour operators offer trips to Marrakech which should not be missed. Starts at 6:30 am and ends at midnight. City tour may include medina, Jardin Majorelle, Jardin Menara, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemma el Fna square and souks. You are given free time to roam for a few hours before having a Moroccan dinner early in the evening with with belly dancer and musicians. Return to Agadir for midnight. Your stay in Marrakech is about 8 hours on the day trip. The 2 day trip costs 1550Dh (single room supplement chargeable at 175Dh) and includes a stop at Essaouira on the second day.
Massa by Landrover - 9am to 5pm - visit the South of Agadir (not quite into the Sahara), Massa Dam, Dunes of Resmouka, lunch in Massa, walk along the Massa River which drains into the Atlantic, stop at the beach at Sidi R'bat. 490DH.
Immouzzer - 8am to 1pm - drive along the Atlantic coast through palm groves, green valleys, banana plantations and narrow gorges. Visit the Souk at Immouzzer. 280DH.
Explorer of the South 2 days – This excursion is by 4x4, the first stop is at Tiznit for coffee break and then to Amtoudi, passing Berber villages of Timoulay and Taghjicht. Amtoudi is a palm valley with ancient fortresses. Travel by donkey to the Kasbah for lunch. Continue to Bou Izakarn then to Fort Bou Jerif where you have dinner and spend the night in a tent in open desert. After breakfast continue to the village of Sidi Ifni and onto the beach at El Gzira to relax or swim before having lunch. Continue on to the village of Mirhleft, Tiznit and finally back to Agadir. 1520Dh (room supplement chargeable at 175DH).
Berber Evening - 5pm to 11pm - very tourist oriented, like a production line from one scene to another. Have a three course Berber dinner (wine included) in a Kasbah, singing and dancing around an open fire. 300DH.
Boat Trip - 9am to 5pm - learn to catch fish or just relax, chance to swim, moor off the coast for lunch with wine (included in cost). 420DH.
Essaouirra (aka Mogador) - 7am to 7pm - Old picturesque fishing port, worth a visit, see “flying goats” on the way, visit the Argan Oil production factory, view the Atlantic and surrounding islands from the ramparts, includes visit to the medina to see craftsmen making items from aromatic Thuja wood. A nice place with lots of character and very relaxing. Lunch included. 490DH.
Taroudant - 1pm to 6pm - Pink walled city also known as “Mini-Marrakech”, no similarities at all other
than both have a wall surrounding the city. Little to see, you will be dropped off in a tourist oriented square to buy souvenirs at hyper inflated prices. If on a coach trip, you will stop to see Argan tree climbing goats (as in the HSBC adverts) along the way; the owner of the goats will expect you to give 200Dh, only give 10Dh or 20Dh at most. Stop for drink local restaurant. Not very exciting but relaxing. 250DH.
Horse Riding or Camel Trekking - Everyday except Sunday, trek along the Souss River, suitable for beginners. Mint tea and pastries included on the Camel Riding. Same rate for both at 200DH.
Horse and carriage – Roamantic excursion to Medina d'Agadir via the National Park where rare migrating birds can be seen. Mint tea included. 240DH.
La Medina d'Agadir - A handicraft and cultural village located just on the outskirts of Agadir. This is a representation of the Medina of Agadir which along with much of Agadir was destroyed by the earthquake of 1960. It is intended to be a faithful reconstruction of the old Medina and comprises various handicrafts including jewelry, pottery and leathercrafts coupled with old style architecture, an amphitheatre, souk, cafe, riad and other items of cultural interest. Medina website (in French only) www.medinapolizzi.com
