Things to do

Agadir is the capital of the Souss-Massa region located in the South West of Morocco with the Atlantic Ocean at the coastline and the mountain rage of the Anti-Atlas behind it. The region is known as Morocco's top sea resort with fine sandy beaches and over 300 days of sun per year. It is a great destination for families, couples and solo travellers with plenty of options and cultural experiences on offer for everyone.

Here is a list of best things to explore and do in the Agadir region:

1. Paradise Valley: Follow the "Honey root" and discover the natural swimming pools of the valley - only 27 km from Paradis Plage.
2. Waterfalls of Imouzzer Ida Outanane: Travel through the East and contemplate from an altitude of 1250m beautiful waterfalls and abundant vegetation.
3. Artisanal agricultural market: Every Thursday morning, and just 10 kms away from Agadir, discover the market at the Berber village of Inezgane. Expect to see, taste and smell local culture on a pleasant afternoon stroll.
4. Essaouira town: The charm of the fishing port, the solemn Fort Mogador, the bewitching Medina and the famous Kite-Surf spots make Essaouira an enchanting destination for a day full of emotions.
5. Taroudant town: For a day, join the traditional Moroccan way of life by discovering the medieval city of Taroudant and its fertile valley. Known both as the 'little Marrakech' and the city of 'Jewellery Designers', Taroudant will impress you with its ancient Medina, its Souk and its fortified walls.
6. Oasis Tiout: At the gateway of the Sahara desert and just 19 kms away from Taroudant, is the village of Tiout and its superb oasis with wavy palm trees. Here, you can discover the traditional life of the Berber inhabitants.
7. Souss Massa National Park: Spend an afternoon in a 4x4 checking out birds and discover the great wildlife of the Sahara. If you are a bird watching lover, you will not be disappointed. Expect to meet bald ibis, flamingoes, little owls, African ostrich, antelopes, addax, aryx and gazelles among others.
8. Tafraout: Explore Morocco's Anti-Atlas mountains and discover the fortified village of Tafraout with its granite mountains and red earth canyons. Drive through acres of acacia and argan trees and enjoy a good meal in a pretty all-coloured Berber house in Tafraout.
9. Tiznit Grand Mosque and the Casbah: A worth visit to this small city on its way to Trafaout. It has a wall around the old town, built back in the days to protect themselves from inhabitants of the Berber tribes.
10. Paragliding in Aglou: Not far from Tiznit lies the small city Aglou where you can book a great fly with views over the Aglou beach and beyond.
11. Marrakech: Arriving at Marrakech is like stepping through the doors of another era. Walking through the picturesque alleys of the medieval old town, it is easy to imagine why is nicknamed as 'The Pearl of the South'. Let yourself be tempted by the many museums and monuments and its famous Jemaa El Fna square.