Atlantic coast Morocco tour 8 days

Beach destinations in Morocco situated on its Atlantic coastline from Marrakech like Essaouira, Agadir…

1 Day : Marrakech

You are going to start your Atlantic Coast tour in Morocco with a guided Marrakech city tour with a local guide. Visiting Bahia Palace, built by Bahmad Grand Visir of Marrakech with its incredible mosaics and stucco and hear some interesting stories about 4 wives and the 24 concubines. The extraordinary architecture of Saadian Tomb, royal necropolis of the 17 Th century. Spending some great time in the famous souks of Marrakech, you going to like different smells, colors, items and how big is the souks of Marrakech. Jack Majorelle Garden, a peaceful spot in the Ville Nouvelle, contains botanic and exotic plants brought from all over the world, with dominating indigo blue to paint the wall. You will finish your tour at the square Jamaa Elfana. A bustling place where there are snake charmers, monkeys, food stalls and musicians, the most animated square in Marrakech and overnight at hotel or riad.

Day 2: Marrakech to Essaouira

Essaouira the town has a small, stress free medina and a busy fishing port. It is just 170 km from Marrakech. A city on the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean where there is the forest of the Argan Trees (Goat Trees). At the province of Essaouira, you will visit one of the cooperatives of women where they are extracting the ‘’Moroccan oil’’ argan known for its cosmetic benefits. You will explore the 18th century small Medina and like a nice walk along the beach of the city. The sounds of seagulls will replace the noises of Marrakech also a stress less city where you will see different arts: painting and sculpture overnight in Essaouira Hotel or Riad.

Day 3: Essaouira to Agadir

Today you will enjoy a nice drive on the beach side to Agadir which its name means a stronghold fort in the Berber language. You will watch Agadir from the Kasbah at top-hill overlooking  the city and the beach of Agadir. It is the best destination as a beach resort in Morocco and reconstructed after the earthquake that destroyed the city in 1960. Time to rest on the beach and enjoy the suntan of Agadir overnight hotel

Day 4: Agadir To Sidi Ifni

In this morning, we drive further to the south of Agadir to Sidi Ifni. It represents the Art Deco of Spanish architecture in the streets of Sidi Ifni. It was a hard time for Spain to give up this city in 1969 as it was the gate to the Sahara from the Atlantic coast. Nowadays, many people like the city for surfing and paragliding. You can have a nice walk on the beach and try some fresh fish of Sidi Ifni. Overnight in Sidi Ifni riad or hotel.

Day 5: Sidi Ifni to Tafraoute

After the breakfast, we drive to Tafraoute in the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Crossing different landscapes and Ameln valley. It is a nest of Cheuh tribe Berber-phone area, known for their sense of hospitality. In Tafraoute and the neighbor villages, people like to celebrate the festival of almonds with dancing and music for a couple of days. Overnight in Tafraoute hotel or riad.

Day 6: Tafraoute to Taroudant

We are still driving in the Anti-Atlas Mountains to the footsteps of the High Atlas Mountains where there is Taroudant. It was a capital of the Saadian dynasty for 20 years before they took over Marrakech. People like to call it Small Marrakech as It has mud-walls and souks. It is a splendid and vivid city more in the evening. Taroudant is producing a lot of agriculture goods to all over Morocco, You will so many farms on the way to this city (tomatoes -oranges-bananas…). Overnight in Taroudant Hotel or Riad.

Day 7: Taroudant to Marrakesh

Today we are going to cross the Hight Atlas Mountain via a spectacular pass of Tizi-n-test ( 2092m). It is a magnificent route with snow peaks in the High Atlas Mountains and a nice picture of Berber villages on the slope of the hills. Weaving down the way you will be attracted by Tin Mil village that worst to visit. Almohad Dynasty built this beautiful ancient Tin Mil mosque in 1156 and was their first assemble before creating the powerful Almohad Berber Dynasty. Heading towards the Green Asni valley and to finish this enjoyable journey in Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech-Transfer Airport

You will have a transfer to the airport of Marrakech and will be the end of the tour.