Starting from the Atlantic
Agadir is a modern Atlantic city, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1960, with a long sandy beach at the foot of the Anti-Atlas. For many visitors it is where the holiday starts, and for us it is a starting point for the south: Taroudant and the argan country of the Souss are close, and the southern road through Tata leads to the dunes of Erg Chegaga. Along the coast to the north lies the surf village of Taghazout.
A village on the coast north of Agadir known for its surf, with schools for beginners and swell for experienced surfers, especially in winter.
A coastal park south of Agadir, home to a colony of the rare northern bald ibis and to flocks of wading birds.
A palm-lined gorge inland from Agadir with a string of natural pools, reached by a short walk from the road. A good half day away from the beach.
Argan trees grow wild in this corner of south-western Morocco. Women's cooperatives crack and press the nuts by hand, and visiting one is a good way to see how the oil is made.
PrivateFrom the coast to the dunes of Erg Chegaga by the southern road through Tata and Foum Zguid, with a camel ride at sunset and another at dawn.
PrivateFrom the Atlantic to the Erg Chebbi dunes by Taroudant, Taliouine, Aït Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge, with a sunset camel ride and a night at camp.
PrivateFrom the coast to a desert camp near Zagora by Taroudant and the carpet town of Taznakht, then home along the palm groves of the Draa Valley.
PrivateSouth from Agadir through the Anti-Atlas and Tata to the edge of the desert, then by 4x4 to a camp in the dunes of Erg Chegaga.
PrivateA four-day loop from the Atlantic to the Erg Chebbi dunes and back, by Taroudant, Taliouine, Aït Ben Haddou, the Todra Gorge and the old caravan road.
PrivateA day in the walled market town of Taroudant, an hour inland from Agadir: the ramparts, the souks and the tanneries, at an unhurried pace.