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2-Day Anti-Atlas Tour from Agadir: Tafraoute, the Painted Rocks and the Ammeln Valley
Two hours from the beach, the Anti-Atlas feels like another country. Tafraoute sits in a valley of pink granite boulders, palm and almond trees, surrounded by Amazigh villages. You see the famous Painted Rocks, walk in the Ammeln Valley below Jebel Lekst, and come back through the walled silver town of Tiznit. Short drives, plenty of walking and very few tourists.
Best for: Travellers in Agadir who want mountains, villages and walking instead of long drives.
Highlights
- The pink granite valley of Tafraoute
- The Painted Rocks
- A walk through the Ammeln Valley villages
- The fortified village of Tizourgane
- Almond blossom in February
- The silversmiths of Tiznit
Day by day
Driving times are honest estimates for the time behind the wheel. Stops for photos, tea and lunch come on top, and you can always ask your driver to stop.
Day 1Agadir – Aït Baha – Tafraoute
Agadir – Aït Baha – Tafraoute
Pick-up at your hotel in Agadir and drive into the Anti-Atlas through Aït Baha, with a stop at Tizourgane, a fortified village on a hilltop. In the afternoon, the Painted Rocks, blue and pink boulders first painted by a Belgian artist in 1984, and the rock shaped like a lion's head above Tafraoute. Night in a guesthouse in Tafraoute.
Day 2Tafraoute – Ammeln Valley – Tiznit – Agadir
Tafraoute – Ammeln Valley – Tiznit – Agadir
A morning walk with your guide through the villages of the Ammeln Valley, below the pink cliffs of Jebel Lekst, with tea in a village house. Then down to the coast at Tiznit, a walled town known for its silver jewellery, and back to your hotel in Agadir in the late afternoon.
Where you'll stay
These are our usual choices. If one is full on your dates we book a place of the same standard, and you can ask for an upgrade.
Price per person
| Group size | Per person |
|---|---|
| 2 travellers | €440 |
| 4 travellers | €280 |
| 6 travellers | €230 |
Your car and driver-guide cost the same for 2 or 6 people, and we book one double or twin room for every two travellers, so the price per person drops as your group grows. Hotels and breakfast are included. Travelling alone, or with 3 or 5? Ask us and we send your exact price within 24 hours.
What's included
Included
- Private car with your own English-speaking driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Agadir
- 1 night in a guesthouse in Tafraoute, double or twin room
- Breakfast
- Guided walk in the Ammeln Valley
- Fuel, tolls and passenger insurance
Not included
- Lunches
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Questions about this journey
When is the best time for Tafraoute?
February, when the almond trees flower, is the most beautiful. Spring and autumn are lovely for walking. Summer days are hot.
Is the walk difficult?
No. The walk in the Ammeln Valley is easy and goes at your pace, between villages on old paths.
Can you pick us up at our hotel in Agadir or Taghazout?
Yes. We pick you up at your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght, or at Agadir airport, and bring you back at the end.
Can we change the route?
Yes. Every journey is private, so we can add a night, slow down a long day or finish in another city. Tell us what you would like.
How is the price calculated?
The car and driver-guide cost the same for 2 or 6 people, and we book one double or twin room for every two travellers, so the price per person drops as your group grows. Ask us for your exact price.
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