Hyatt Voyages
Excursions from Agadir
Program
  • CITY TOUR AGADIR (approx. 3 hours)

    Agadir is a holiday resort with a fine sandy beach and sunshine almost all year round. The sightseeing  tour begins with a visit of the Kasbah which was built in the 16th century. From the hill you can enjoy an impressive and spectacular view of the harbour, the fishing fleet and the boat building industry.  Later on we also make a stop at the harbour. We continue our visit of Agadir by driving through various residential areas (photo stop at mosque Mohamed V ) as well as the city centre with its modern buildings, cafés and  large avenues.  At the end you will discover the souk (market) where many kinds of products are being sold including Moroccan handicraft.

  • MARRAKECH (1 day) 07:30 - 23:00

    You should not  miss Marrakech, the second biggest city of Morocco after Casablanca and also known as the ‘Red Pearl of the South’. The foundation of this ancient ‘Imperial City’ is dated back to the 11th century. Marrakech is fascinating by its different ethnic groups, its Islamic and Arabic architecture and its colours. Visit of the sumptuous Bahia Palace, Koutoubia mosque (exterior), Menara Garden and Saadien Tombs. You will also discover the bustling Souks and famous Djamaa El Fna square. Enjoy the unique atmosphere with dancers, acrobats, performing monkeys, story tellers and snake charmers...

  • ESSAOUIRA 07:30 - 18:00

    Essaouira is located at about 170 km North of Agadir.  In the past the Portuguese baptized this fortified town ‘Mogador’. Essaouira is characterized by white houses with Portuguese style shutters and doors and a long sandy beach of about 5 km. The visit includes the Medina, the harbour with its coloured boats, the fish market, the marine gate, the Skala Kasbah with the ramparts and the bronze canons from the Spanish era. A specialty of Essaouira is woodcarving (thuya, cedar and ebony). This beautiful town is also a cradle all kinds of artists and a cultural melting point.

  • MASSA ASSAKA by 4X4 09:00 - 17:00

    During this excursion by off-road vehicle in the southern direction you will discover the richness and variety of the Souss Massa region. On the way the sand was tamed by hothouses for various types of plantation (bananas, melons, tomatoes.. ). Later on the track leads you through several small Berber villages in the surroundings of Assaka and you will discover the sand dunes of El Faid which are also called the ‘Little Sahara’. The foothills of the Anti-Atlas show very soon its landscape rich with colours. The dam ‘Youssef Ben Tachefine’ is another point of interest.
    A stop will be made in Tiznit - the town is renowned for its silversmiths who offer a wide selection of silver and Berber jewellery. In the afternoon the ride leads along the nature reserve of Souss Massa where you can usually watch different species of birds (e.g. flamingos and bald ibises). Later on a pause will be made on the magnificent beach of Sidi Rabat. Continuation by the sea shore and through fishermen villages before returning to Agadir.

  • MARRAKECH & ESSAOUIRA (2 days) 07:30 - 18:30

    On the first day departure to Marrakesh. The foundation of this ancient ‘Imperial City’ is dated back to the 11th century. You will discover historical monuments as well as the Medina with the hustling souks and famous Djemma El Fna square. The visits are identical to those of the 1 day trip but you will also have time in the evening to explore this fascinating city on your own. Accommodation in a 4**** hotel. On the second day in the morning continuation to Essaouira and visit of the picturesque town on the Atlantic Coast.

  • TAFRAOUT 07:00 - 18:30

    This marvellous itinerary is full of fascinating sceneries. The road leads through the Anti-Atlas Mountains up to a height of 1700m at the pass ‘Col Kerdouz’. Small villages are perched on the rocks. Numerous almond trees grow in this region. The village of Tafraout is surrounded by an extraordinary landscape: pink coloured granite rocks with bizarre shapes. The windows of the red houses are framed by white painting. On the way back to Agadir a stop will be made in Tiznit. This town is well known for its silversmiths who offer a wide selection of Berber and silver jewelleries.

  • TIOUT & TAROUDANT 08:30 - 16:30

    The road leads us to the small village of Tiout located at the foot of  the High Atlas Mountains in the heart of the Souss plain where you can discover the way of life of the village people in the countryside. Upon arrival you will enjoy a hilarious trip by donkeys through the large palm grove and up to the Kasbah which offers a splendid view over the surroundings. Then we continue to Taroudant - one of the most ancient towns in Morocco and also known as ‘Little Marrakesh’. It is surrounded by crenellated ramparts, olive groves and citrus orchards.

  • BERBER EVENING 17:30 - 23:00

    After a ride of about 60 km we will reach the Berber Village of Tassila. You will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner in an ancient Kasbah. You can also join the Berbers in their singing and dancing around a wood fire. Freshly baked bread and a three course meal including wine will be served with a lot of fun.

  • IMMOUZER (½ day) 08:00 - 12:30

    Departure in the morning towards Imouzzer, a small village located in the northeast of Agadir. You will pass through impressive gorges and the beautiful ‘Paradise Valley’. This road is fascinating with numerous palm trees, green fields and a small river. Berber houses are scattered here and there along the way. Excellent honey is produced in the region. Immouzer is also known for the waterfalls named ‘Veil of the Bride’.

  • BOU JERIF by 4X4 (2 days) 08:00 - 18:30

    An unusual tour through the territory of nomads. The first stop is made in Tiznit, also named the ‘Silver Town’ due to its numerous jewellers. Afterwards the road leads through small villages to Sidi Ifni.Then the adventure begins by driving off road through a stony desert. With a little luck you might come upon nomads with their dromedaries and flock of sheep. Suddenly, the ruins of Fort Bou Jerif appear in front of you like ‘from out of nowhere’. The fort was built in the 30s by the French Foreign Legion. Near the ruins you will discover a reconstruction of the fort and your 'bivouac' for the night: nomad tents, called Khaima.
    The atmosphere of a night in the desert under the (usually starry) sky will without any doubt remain unforgettable for you. In the next morning ride through the gorges of ‘Oued Assaka’ to Goulimine. In the past this town was a major meeting point for caravans. Continuation to Bouizakarne at the foothills of the Anti Atlas Mountains and then off road along small oases and through steppes before we reach Tafraout. The picturesque Berber village is surrounded by pink coloured rocks. Return to civilization on the road via Ait Baha.

  • MASSA by 4X4 09:00 - 16:00

    An excursion by off-road vehicle through a region in the south of Agadir. You will discover different kinds of panorama on the way. The dam ‘Ben Youssef Tachfine’ is one of the biggest in the South of Morocco. Then the track leads through plains and the foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Continuation along the nature reserve of ‘Souss Massa’ which is well known for innumerable species of birds and animals. Later on you will certainly enjoy the ride along the splendid beaches on the Atlantic Coast before returning to Agadir.

  • TAROUDANT (½ day) 14:00 - 18:00

    You will discover one of the most ancient towns in Morocco. Taroudant is located in the fertile Souss plain and surrounded by olive groves, citrus orchards and green fields. The most striking attraction are the typical ramparts with numerous towers which were built by the Saadiens. The market place is also worth a visit and the local craftsmen are well known for their stone carvings.

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