Suggested Itinerary Number : 02

Anti-Atlas Mts and Atlantic Coast

Explore the lesser-known south west of Morocco with a circular journey through the Souss Valley, into the High Atlas and then the spectacular Anti-Atlas mountains and on to the Atlantic coast.

Our recommendations

Season: all year round.

Length: 7 nights.

Flights: Agadir (50 minute transfer), Marrakech possible (3.5 hour transfer).

Prices from £395 per person (7 nights) excluding flights*

Day	Nights' Stay	Typical itinerary for illustration
1	3	Transfer from Agadir to Taroudant (50 minutes). Option of flying to Marrakech with transfer via Tiz n'Test pass or motorway through mountains (3.5 hours).
2		Visit the two local souks, the Arab craft souk and the Berber market among the best in Morocco, climb the ramparts, take a caleche ride around the city walls or hire some bikes to explore the town.
3		Visit the Palais Salaam to swim or take a traditional hammam or take a day excursion to an oasis and the Anti Atlas mountains or to High Atlas mountain villages.**
4	2	Transfer to accommodation in the Tafraoute area (3.5 hours). Afternoon gentle walk exploring the Tafraoute area.
5		Visit the incredible Blue Rocks (boulders), just 4 km from Tafraoute created by Belgian painter Jean Veran with the help of local firemen and 18 tons of paint, and the fantastic rock formations such as the Lion’s Head and Napoleon’s Hat, prehistoric rock carvings and some of the 26 pretty villages in the Ameln valley.
6	2	Transfer to Mirleft (2 hours) a busy little village with several cafes, near to fabulous unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic coast.
7		Travel south via the spectacular arches on the beach at Legzira to Sidi Ifni, the Spanish Art-Deco town, the hot springs at Abbainou or the Saturday camel market at Goulimine on the edge of the Sahara.
8		Transfer to Agadir (2 hours) for flight home.

Pricing: *Based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), including return transfers to Agadir airport, excl. flights, staying at Naturally Morocco Guest House (Taroudant) , Kasbah Chez Amaliya (Tafraoute) and Sally's B&B, (Mirleft) - budget accommodation; Naturally Morocco can offer a range of alternatives if required. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate. Days 4-8 are priced for self drive, but we can also offer an accompanied tour.

Transport options: Car (self-drive or with driver). All travel times are approximate.

Extension options: East to the High Atlas; south or east to the Sahara desert; north to Essaouira and/ or Marrakech.

Activity options: ** A range of day excursions and experiences from Taroudant are available from our 'Real Morocco' programme; trekking and mountain biking in the Tafraoute region; surfing, paragliding, diving and hang gliding in the Mirleft region.

Request a Quotation or Tel: UK: 0845 345 7195 (local rate) or 01239 710 814

Duration: 7-14 Nights

Taroudant

Often known as “Little Marrakech” due to the backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains and its red town walls, which are more complete than those of any other Moroccan town. This Berber market town is little frequented by tourists, providing an authentic experience of everyday life and is an ideal base from which to explore Berber countryside.

Tafraoute

Tafraoute, a small town in a breathtaking setting of the boulder strewn pink hued mountains of the Anti Atlas, is accessed by winding, scenic mountain roads from the Atlantic coast or from Taroudant and Agadir to the north.

Mirleft

Mirleft is a friendly and busy little village with several cafes, and a fabulous unspoiled beach suitable for surfing. There is not much of note in the village itself, but the air is fresh, the isolation fantastic and the views of the Atlantic beautiful.

The Anti-Atlas

The most distinct and varied of the Atlas range provides an important barrier against the Sahara which lies to its south This mountain area offers spectacular landscapes, fantastic walking, a tempting climate and a legendary welcome from the local Berbers.

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