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02 Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic Coast
A Relaxing Trip through Spectacular Scenery
This suggested holiday lets you 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.
It is a trip through an area few others think of going, but it is beautiful, interesting and welcoming.
| Season: | all year round |
| Length: | 7 nights. |
| Flights: | Agadir (50 minute transfer), Marrakech possible (3.5 hour transfer). |
| Pricing: | from £695 pp for 7 nights based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate. |
| Transport options: | Days 4-8 are priced for self drive, but we can also offer an accompanied tour (car 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 from Taroudant are available, trekking, birdwatching, Berber village visit, Anti-Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coast visits. |
Typical Itinerary
We recommend 7 nights to have a relatively leisurely time exploring this peaceful region of Morocco, for example:
| 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 (4.5 hours) 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 or take a caleche ride around the city walls. | |
| 3 | Take a traditional hammam or a day excursion to an oasis in the Anti-Atlas Mountains or to a High Atlas Mountain village.** | |
| 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 Note:
Based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), including return transfers to Agadir airport, excl. flights, staying at Palais Oumensour (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.
Based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), including return transfers to Agadir airport, excl. flights, staying at Palais Oumensour (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.
Taroudant
Taroudant can be a fascinating part of a Moroccan holiday, either by itself or as part of a more extensive trip.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.Anti Atlas Mountains
Our holidays in Morocco's Anti Atlas Mountains offer the chance of real insight into Berber culture in a very quiet and hassle free region.South Atlantic Coast
This beautiful part of the Moroccoan Atlantic Coastline is relatively unvisited as a Moroccan holiday destinationTaliouine
A village on the edge of the spectacular Jbel Sirwa Mountains lies midway between Taroudant and Ouarzazate, not long before the road branches off to Zagora. It is considered one of the most beautiful geological folds in the Atlas Mountains.Agadir
Excellent climate all year round as well as a long sandy beach and a vast range of resort facilities
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