Castles and canyons of the Anti Atlas


Trip description

This southwestern region of Morocco is relatively unknown and ignored by mass tourism. The Moroccan south is not only the desert, nor the Todra and Dades gorges, and not necessarily the must-sees of Ouarzazate. 


The Anti-Atlas alone deserves a trip (or several!) that will delight the lover of traditional architecture, truly authentic encounters with the Berbers, sumptuous and contrasting landscapes composed of canyons and oases, and natural curiosities. 


The tour proposed here over a week would really deserve to be extended to be able to approach the Anti-Atlas in a less touristic way, taking the time to share activities with the locals.
 

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8 days

From : €875*



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Highlights:
- Contrast of the medina of Taroudant as you get out of the plane
- Fabulous agadirs (more precisely 'igoudar') to visit in unlikely locations
- Scenic winding roads
- Gorges and canyon on the south slope
- Immersive workshops in a women's cooperative
- Various bucolic walks at the foot of the Anti-Atlas
 

Day 1: Taroudant

Day 2: Tafraoute

Day 3: Landscapes worthy of Sergio Leone

Day 4: Amtoudi

Day 5: Boutrouch

Day 6: Taroudant

Day 7: Taroudant

Day 8: Flight back

Day 1 : Taroudant

Day1 : Taroudant ©Hors Circuit


Reception at Agadir airport (also possible from Marrakech, but longer) by a shuttle chartered by the riad. Depending on the time of arrival, possibility of first discovery of the medina of Taroudant and/or carriage tour of the ramparts. Overnight with half board at Riad Tafilag 3*, well located in the city center. Small pool.




Day 2 : Tafraoute

Day2 : Tafraoute ©Hors Circuit


Your private driver will take you on a very scenic winding road to the Anti-Atlas, with several stops to visit abandoned but well-made agadirs. Once in the Ammeln Valley, at the foot of the highest peaks of the Anti-Atlas exceeding 3000 m, visit a house-museum in Oumesnate. Discovery of the painted rocks of Tafraoute (we prefer the unpainted ones!). Comfortable accommodation at the El Malara Guest House (good food, swimming pool, bar), not far from the famous rocks.




Day 3 : Landscapes worthy of Sergio Leone

Day3 : Landscapes worthy of Sergio Leone ©Hors Circuit


The Dades and the Todra can go and get dressed! The gorges of Ait Mansour already allow you to be amazed with beautiful palm groves and old photogenic villages. Then it's the turn of the Igmir canyon, an incredible cramped gorge that you can descend on foot with a little resourcefulness with several natural curiosities not to be missed (and you probably won't see any tourists there!). Then it continues with a gorge dotted with palm groves, ruined agadirs, amazing hills. Well-deserved rest while staying in the atmosphere at Borj Biramane (bath, bar, bungalows), with half board.




Day 4 : Amtoudi

Day4 : Amtoudi ©Hors Circuit


There is little road to reach the Amtoudi gorge, for a beautiful and bucolic hike, with swimming points in the gueltas. Two agadirs require a little effort of uphill walking but are certainly the highlights of the day's show, offering an instructive and fun discovery as well as breathtaking panoramas. Accommodation is in a comfortable guest house at Tigmi Bulbul, with half board.




Day 5 : Boutrouch

Day5 : Boutrouch ©Hors Circuit


The arid highlands of the Anti-Atlas are not far away. A complete change of scenery, which can be austere after the harvest. There again several agadirs to discover, breathtaking panoramas of the valley and then a women's craft cooperative that we like to support where you can watch Berber women dyeing and weaving wool, as well as cooking for you. Simple accommodation but specific to the association, where you will certainly be the only ones. Modified American plan.




Day 6 : Taroudant

Day6 : Taroudant ©Hors Circuit


Return to the Souss plain with a possible detour in the morning to the mouth of the Massa Park (bird watching possible). In the afternoon, a hike is offered in the valley of the citrons to a spring. Overnight stay in Taroudant at the Dar Tourkia riad, with half board.




Day 7 : Taroudant

Day7 : Taroudant ©Hors Circuit


A day of relaxation at leisure: stroll through the souks of Taroudant, enjoy the spa and the swimming pool. Same half-board accommodation.




Day 8 : Flight back



Transfer to Agadir airport by taxi.




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