Welcome to Tiznit
Tiznit is an old walled medina town surrounded by modern development. It was originally the site of a cluster of forts that were encircled in the 19th century by some 5km of pisé (rammed earth) wall. It quickly became a trade centre and remains a provincial capital and centre for Berber jewellery, with a souq devoted to the silver stuff. This slow-paced and authentic spot, with its dusty medina lanes and conservative but friendly inhabitants, is a convenient stop-off between the Anti Atlas and Atlantic Coast.
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2 Days Desert Tour from Agadir
DAY 1 : AGADIR - TIZNIT - LEGZIRA - EL BORJ Start your desert tour by visiting some berber village in our way while leaving Agadir towards El Borj, via Tiznit and Lagzira. A quick stop in Tiznit (Silver City) then Lunch in Legzira Beach, very known as one of the most picturesque beaches in all of Africa, After Lunch, we will drive towards the big Dunes of El Borj, for the beautiful sunset (Sunset Camel ride is optional), spectacular night show and the stay for the night in the tents in the middle of the desert. DAY 2 : EL BORJ - TIGHMERT - AGADIR After the breakfast, you will have your chance to discover the surroundings on a camel ride, as well as an opportunity to to discover prehistoric structures carved on rocks. After that we will drive to the Oasis of Tighmert, where a beautiful lunch is waiting for you. After lunch, we are going to drive back to Agadir, arrival is usually scheduled around 6 in the evening. HIGHLIGHTS Cross the high Atlas Mountains Lunch in Legzira Beach Sahara Camel trek tour Overnight desert camp Tour in comfortable 4x4 vehicle with A/C Private tour with experienced driver/guide.
4WD Massa Valley Day Tour from Agadir
Travel to the reservoir of Youssef Bin Tachfine for a panoramic view before making your way to little desert (small Sahara dunes). Enjoy a lunch of salads, meat, and vegetables Tagine, with a dessert of local fruit. After lunch, drive to the ancient silver capital of Tiznit to see the walled ramparts, go for a walk in the old Medina, and browse the handmade Berber silver jewellery. Hold on for a bumpy ride to the Massa Valley, travelling alongside the 32,500 acres of Souss Massa National Park. Be sure to bring your binoculars for some wildlife spotting, as wild boar, bald ibis, and pink flamingoes call this area home. Pop in to see the fishermen's caves and perhaps find some shells at the isolated beach of Sidi Rbat, then return to Agadir.
Safari Day Trip from Agadir
Enjoy an off road ride to the Massa Valley, travelling alongside the 32,500 acres of Souss Massa National Park. Be sure to bring your binoculars for some wildlife spotting, as wild boar, bald ibis, and pink flamingoes call this area home. Pop in to see the fishermen's caves and perhaps find some shells at the isolated beach of Sidi Rbat .Drive to the ancient silver capital of Tiznit to see the walled ramparts, go for a walk in the old Medina, and browse the handmade Berber silver jewellery.Then enjoy a lunch of salads, meat, and vegetables Tagine, with a dessert of local fruit in a traditional ancient Berber house.Visit the little desert (small Sahara dunes) before travel to the magic panoramic view of the reservoir of Youssef Bin Tachfine .Take the road back to Agadir.
Small Sahara Desert Tour With lunch - Full DAY
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: National Park of Souss Massa, Toundoute, Souss-Massa-Draa Regiona visit to the fisherman village on the wild beach of Sidi R'bat, where you will have a chance to pop in to see the fishermen's caves and perhaps find some shells at the isolated beach. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: National Park of Souss Massa, Toundoute, Souss-Massa-Draa Regiona nother quick stop at Massa river, exactly at the park National of birds where you will spot -if you are lucky- some immigrating birds, before driving towards the walled city of Tiznit, where you will see the walls and the ramparts of the old city of Tiznit.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Quad Tiznit, Tiznit, Souss-Massa-Draa Regionwalk in the old Medina (Old city), and browse the handmade Berber silver jewellery.Duration: 1 hourPass By: Atlas Mountain Excursions, Ait Azzi, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region drive towards the atlas mountains, to enjoy a lunch of two meals (Tajine and Couscous) in a local Berber (Bedouin people) house, accompanied by a dessert of local seasonal fruits and a mint tea. ( Tajine, Couscous, dessert and the mint tea are all included in this trip - vegetarian meals can be requested as well).Stop At: Barrage Youssef Ibn Tachfine, Massa, Souss-Massa-Draa Regionwe will travel to the reservoir of Youssef Ben Tachafine (water dam), while taking sights of everyday Moroccan country life style, for a panoramic view from the top of the hill, before making your way back to Agadir.Duration: 1 hour
Tafraout and Tiznit Guided Day Tour from Agadir
For your Tafraout day tour from Agadir you will be picked up at 7am from your hotel. You will set out for Tafraout in an air-conditioned vehicle with your driver-guide. The excursion takes around 12 hours and you will cover a distance of approximately 400 km (240 miles).Enter a world of breathtaking beauty on this enthralling day-long expedition into the Anti Atlas Mountains. See how nature has excelled itself in a jagged landscape of parched pink granite, pale blonde earth, deep red-walled canyons, and lush green oases.Pass picturesque fortified villages, almond groves and fields bounded by daunting prickly pear hedges. Drive through valleys dotted with acacia and argan and marvel at the tree-climbing goats. Lunch (own expense) at the little town of Tafraout with its brightly painted houses and friendly Berber people. Browse the souk and admire the scenery.Move on to Tiznit city with its famed red walls of packed earth. Check out the celebrated jewelry quarter. Enjoy the late afternoon light on the return journey. Watch the rocks glow in a kaleidoscope of color from rose-gold through pink, mauve and violet.
Half day Tiznit private trip
Departing from your Hotel or based on request at Agadir around 8 am in a lovely air conditioned comfortable vehicle to Tiznit. On the way you will enjoy the landscapes of the south changing and its beauty as well. The drive takes about 1h30min so there is a chance for a stop to drink coffee and take pictures. In Tiznit, the journey is flexible. Thus, it does not matter where you start as you will see everything during the day. In about 4 hours, you will witness the lifestyle of Berbers and check their artifacts mainly silver jewelry and "Idoukan" Berber shoes with many beautiful designs. Moreover, you will explore the Kasbah and the walls surrounding the old town with several doors: Bab Aglou, Bab el Khemis, Bab Targa, Bab el Maader and Bab Oulad Jerrar so do not hesitate to use your camera . Mid-day, you can chill over some hot mint tea to relax before you continue what's left in the journey and before going back to Agadir to your pick up point or based on your request. Note: This trip does not include food and drinks. The driver will accompany you during your trip in Tiznit or alone based on your request.