6-Day Tour from Agadir: Sidi Ifni, Tata and Tafraoute
A private round trip through southern Morocco: the Atlantic coast, the oases of the pre-Sahara and the pink granite of the Anti-Atlas
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Tour at a Glance
Duration
6 days and 5 nights
Tour Type
Private tour for your group only
Starts and Ends
Agadir, round trip with hotel or airport pickup
Overnight
Guesthouses, oasis lodges and riads with local character
Highlights
Legzira beach, Sidi Ifni, Guelmim, the oases of Tighmert, Akka and Tata, rock engravings, Tafraoute and the Ammeln Valley
Price
On request. Contact us for a free quote
The Deep South of Morocco, Off the Tourist Trail
This private 6-day tour from Agadir explores a side of Morocco that few visitors see. You start on the wild Atlantic coast at Legzira and the old Spanish town of Sidi Ifni, then turn inland to Guelmim, the historic “gateway to the Sahara”, and the palm oases of Tighmert, Akka and Tata, where prehistoric rock engravings line the desert valleys.
The way back climbs into the Anti-Atlas to Tafraoute, a village set among pink granite boulders, almond trees and the famous painted rocks, before you return to Agadir through the Ammeln Valley and Ait Baha. It is a quiet, authentic southern Morocco tour for travellers who want villages, landscapes and local life rather than crowds. For the big dunes, see our 5-day tour from Agadir to the Sahara.
Tour Highlights
- The red sandstone cliffs of Legzira beach
- The Spanish Art Deco town of Sidi Ifni
- The silver souk of Tiznit
- Guelmim, the “gateway to the Sahara”
- The palm oasis of Tighmert
- Prehistoric rock engravings near Akka and Tata
- The oasis and old ksour of Tata
- The collective granaries of the Anti-Atlas
- Tafraoute, its pink granite and the painted rocks
- The Ammeln Valley and its Berber villages
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This itinerary can be modified and designed according to your requirements and needs. Contact us to adapt it.
Day 1
Agadir, Tiznit, Legzira and Sidi Ifni
Pickup from your hotel or the airport in Agadir and drive south to Tiznit, a walled town famous for its silver jewellery souk. Continue along the coast through the surfing village of Mirleft to Legzira beach, known for its red sandstone cliffs and arch, and walk along the sand at low tide. End the day in Sidi Ifni, a former Spanish town with whitewashed Art Deco buildings above the ocean. Dinner and overnight in Sidi Ifni.
Stops on Day 1
- Agadir
- Tiznit
- Mirleft
- Legzira
- Sidi Ifni
Day 2
Sidi Ifni, Guelmim and the Tighmert Oasis
After a morning walk through Sidi Ifni and its port, drive inland to Guelmim, long known as the “gateway to the Sahara” and once the meeting point of the great camel caravans. Visit its market, then continue to the palm oasis of Tighmert, where you stay in a traditional guesthouse among the palm trees and learn about life in a Saharan oasis. Overnight in Tighmert.
Stops on Day 2
- Sidi Ifni
- Guelmim
- Tighmert
Day 3
Tighmert, Foum El Hisn, Akka and Tata
Today you follow the desert road along the Jbel Bani to the east. Stop at Foum El Hisn and in the area of Akka, known for its palm groves and for some of the finest prehistoric rock engravings in Morocco, showing elephants, giraffes and antelopes from a time when the Sahara was green. Arrive in Tata in the late afternoon. Overnight in Tata.
Stops on Day 3
- Tighmert
- Foum El Hisn
- Akka
- Tata
Day 4
Exploring Tata and Its Oases
Spend a relaxed day discovering Tata and the oases around it. Walk through the palm groves and gardens, visit old earthen ksour and kasbahs, and meet the local families who still farm the oasis with traditional irrigation channels. In the afternoon, explore more rock engraving sites in the surrounding valleys, then watch the sunset over the Bani mountains. Second night in Tata.
Stops on Day 4
- Tata palm grove
- Old ksour and kasbahs
- Rock engraving sites
Day 5
Tata, Igherm and Tafraoute
Drive north into the Anti-Atlas mountains via Igherm, a high Berber village known for its collective granaries, where families once stored their harvest in fortified buildings. Descend to Tafraoute, set in a valley of pink granite boulders and almond trees. In the afternoon, visit the painted rocks created by the Belgian artist Jean Vérame and the rock formation known as “Napoleon’s Hat”. Overnight in Tafraoute.
Stops on Day 5
- Tata
- Igherm
- Tafraoute
- Painted rocks
Day 6
Tafraoute, the Ammeln Valley and Return to Agadir
Start the morning in the Ammeln Valley, where Berber villages cling to the foot of the Jbel Lekst, and visit a traditional house in Oumesnat to see how families lived in the mountains. Then drive back through the argan forests and Ait Baha to Agadir, about 3 hours away, for drop-off at your hotel or at Agadir Al Massira Airport. End of our services.
Stops on Day 6
- Ammeln Valley
- Oumesnat
- Ait Baha
- Agadir
What Is Included
Included
- Private tour for your group only
- English-speaking driver and private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
- 5 nights’ accommodation (guesthouses, oasis lodges and riads)
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Agadir
Not Included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides
- Tips and personal expenses
Contact us to confirm the details for your dates and group size.
What to Bring
- Light clothes for the day and a warm layer for the evenings
- Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A swimsuit for the beach at Legzira
- Cash for lunches, drinks and tips, as cash machines are rare in small villages
Is This Tour Right for You?
This tour suits travellers who have already seen the classic sights, or who want a slower trip through villages, oases and mountains far from the crowds. There is no night in a desert camp on this route.
For the Sahara dunes, see our 5-day tour or our 8-day tour from Agadir to Merzouga.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the drives?
Most days have 2 to 4 hours of driving with many stops. Day 3, from Tighmert to Tata, is the longest, at about 5 hours with stops for the rock engravings.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour is a round trip that starts and ends in Agadir, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel or at Agadir Al Massira Airport.
When is the best time to go?
From October to April. Late January and February are special in Tafraoute, when the almond trees are in blossom. Summer is very hot in Tata.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. We can add a night by the sea in Mirleft or Sidi Ifni, or a desert night near Tata. Tell us on our contact page.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. All our tours are private, and the itinerary can be adjusted to your pace, budget and interests.
How do I book or get a price?
Fill in the form at the bottom of this page or email travelstomorocco@gmail.com with your dates and the number of people, and we will reply with a free quote.
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