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Paradise Valley trip from Agadir
Paradise Valley is a gorge of palm trees, oleander and natural rock pools in the foothills of the High Atlas, about an hour from Agadir and Taghazout. It is the favourite half-day escape from the beach: a short walk, a swim in clear water and lunch in the shade.
How the day goes
Pick-up at your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght and drive up the Tamraght river valley, past argan trees and Amazigh villages.
A walk of about 20 minutes down into the gorge to the rock pools. Time to swim, jump from the rocks if you dare, or relax in the shade.
Lunch at a small restaurant by the river, then the drive back to your hotel in the afternoon.
What's included
Included
- Private car and English-speaking driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght
- Bottled water in the car
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
€70 is the price for the whole car, not per person, so it is the same for 1 or 7 travellers: €35 per person for two, or €18 per person for four. Groups of more than 7 travel in two cars.
Questions
Can we swim in Paradise Valley?
Yes, in the natural rock pools. The water is fresh, so it is best from April to October. Bring a swimsuit, a towel and shoes you can walk in.
Is there water all year?
There is usually water in the pools, but less at the end of a dry summer. After heavy rain the path can be closed, and we always check before we go.
Other day trips
Taroudant and Tiout
Red ramparts, quiet souks and the palm oasis of Tiout.
From €110 per car
Souss-Massa National Park
Wild beaches, the Massa river mouth and some of the rarest birds in the world.
From €80 per car
Tafraoute and the Painted Rocks
Pink granite, painted boulders and almond valleys in the Anti-Atlas.
From €160 per car
Where will your road begin?
Tell us your dates and who's coming. Abdou or one of the team will send you a route and a price within 24 hours.