Taroudant Excursion: Discover the Oldest City of Morocco from Agadir
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20 Ratings
Taroudant
Embark on an exciting excursion from Agadir to Taroudant, the oldest city in Morocco. Explore the ancient medina, vibrant souks, and picturesque ramparts. Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of this charming city.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Taroudant - We arrive at Taroudant; old medina surrounded by 08 km of ramparts built in beaten earth; torchée… from the height which reaches 04 to 05 m. We go around the ramparts… stop at the Salam palace; former palace of the Pasha of Taroudant, and region; turned into a party at a Riad hotel.
- Sunday Souk - we visit the Berber and Arab Souk, we discover the activities of artisans.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Addition of a supplement of 20 Euro/vehicle for any departure from…
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Located 80 km southeast of Agadir, Taroudant is among the most ancient cities in Morocco. The journey begins at 08:30. Enroute, we cross the bountiful plains of Souss, rich in agriculture, and take a pause to observe goats in the argan trees. After a drive of one and a half hours, we reach Taroudant. This old medina is encircled by 08 km of ramparts constructed from beaten earth, the height of which varies between 04 and 05 m. We take a tour around these ramparts, and then break for a cup of coffee at the heart of the medina. Following this brief interlude, refreshed and rejuvenated, we set out to explore the intricate maze of the old medina and its markets, bursting with arts and crafts, food products, garments…etc. It’s a treasure trove for those who appreciate authenticity and an eastern vibe. At the conclusion of the guided tour, there’s a leisure period at the Asarag square for pictures with water vendors, traditional musicians, snake charmers…and more!
Location
Taroudant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(20 Ratings)
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Meander45790425115
Mar 25, 2024
A quick and wonderful tour during Ramadan - Our tour with Adi was phenomenal. We were picked up at the port in a clean new 7-passenger van and as there were only four of us, we all had room to stretch out and relax. On the way to Taroudant (also known as little Marrakech) we stopped to see the argan goats in the trees and take photos.
Taroudant has 8 km of old city walls, 5 gates, both a Berber and Muslim market. Adi too us to all, helped with the language, and even helped with some bargaining in the markets. He is chock full of local knowledge, stories, and history.
When we return we will definately use him for an extended tour!
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John_b
Mar 23, 2024
Amazing old Morocco! - Adi was amazing at taking us off the beaten path to see the tree climbing goats!
He was a non-stop font of history and background on all the places we visited! I’d highly recommend him and this tour.
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W9016jwwendyb
Dec 1, 2023
A must to see - This place is an absolute must to see. Lovely old Morocco, the first Marrakech (apparently). Then in the way back seeing the goats in the trees just made our day. Thank you
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Roving55495070483
Aug 21, 2023
Definitely recommend. - We booked this excursion at the last minute, a Saturday night at 10:30pm, Adi was still outside our hotel by 7:20am the next day and full of enthusiasm for our trip. Adi told us repeatedly that his English wasn't great and he only spoke a little, that's not true, his English was excellent!
He was very accommodating, checked repeatedly if we were comfortable and enjoying our time and if we had suggestions for improvements, which we didn't. He was very knowledgeable of the local area, kind to others he interacted with and a very cautious, safe driver, so much so my wife managed to have a nap in the car! We really enjoyed our trip and would recommend this to others.
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Steve
Apr 17, 2023
Great experience - We arrived at the port by cruise ship, and Mohammed met us at the agreed-upon time. Actually, he was early. We were very pleased with Muhammad. His knowledge, sense of humor, and great driving was very appreciated. We visited many places and were never hurried, or rushed. He was extremely accommodating, and made sure that our day was extremely enjoyable. The only advice I would give is to be aware of the carpet salesman at the end of the tour. He was extremely persistent, and we felt pressured to buy a carpet. That is the only reason why this is not a five star review. We highly recommend this tour with Mohammed.
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Cauponaconsul
Oct 14, 2023
Chance to experience a souk - Taroudant was interesting and our guide gave us information about Morroccan culture. The souk in Taroudant was extensive, but if you want to have a chance to haggle some knick-knacks or buy some spice / sweets you'll need to plan double the 60' we had. Taroudant is relatively compact with impressive city walls. Did not have the feeling that it is advisable or worthwhile to wander too far from the souk.
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Bogdan_d
Jan 11, 2023
The guide was very nice,... - The guide was very nice, however spoke little English so he was not able to provide us much information about Maroco and the trip. Nontheless, the trip itself was comfortable but at Taroundat is not much to see.
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