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Fez → Ouarzazate → Agadir → Taghazout

Kasbahs · Beaches · Surf

6 days ≈ 950 km from Fez to Taghazout 14 h
Heads up: the longest leg takes about 8 h 30 of driving. Leave early in the morning and do not overload the schedule.

Cross the Middle Atlas and the South on the great road of the kasbahs to Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, then head west through Taliouine, the saffron capital, and Taroudant, the “little Marrakech”. Agadir welcomes you with its bay, its souk and its grilled fish, before you finish in Taghazout: surf, sunsets and a laid-back vibe.

Day-by-day programme

Day 1

Fez → Ouarzazate, crossing worlds

Morning : the longest driving day of the trip: leave at 7 am. Azrou cedar forest, the Middle Atlas crossing to Midelt (an ideal lunch stop), then the desert landscapes of the Ziz valley before turning west through Errachidia and Tinghir. Arrive in Ouarzazate late in the evening for dinner.

Day 2

Cinema and kasbahs in Ouarzazate

Morning : rest after yesterday’s drive, then visit the famous ksar of Aït Benhaddou (30 min away), a UNESCO-listed earthen architecture gem and the setting of cult films (Gladiator, Game of Thrones).
Afternoon : the Taourirt Kasbah downtown, or a tour of the Atlas film studios.

Day 3

Heading west: Taliouine and Taroudant

Morning : leave Ouarzazate on the N10 and cross Taliouine, the saffron capital.
Afternoon : lunch and a stroll along the ochre ramparts of Taroudant, the pretty fortified town often called “the little Marrakech”, then arrive in Agadir late in the afternoon.

Day 4

Agadir, the bay and the souk

climb to the Agadir Oufella Kasbah for the panoramic view over the bay, stroll the corniche, visit Souk El Had (one of Africa’s largest urban markets) and enjoy fresh grilled fish at the port.

Day 5

Agadir → Taghazout

take the coastal road north: the contrast is immediate, as the big city gives way to a laid-back fishing village known worldwide for its surf spots. Settle into a hotel or surf camp facing the ocean and watch the sunset from the legendary Anchor Point spot.

Day 6

Surf vibes and the way back

Morning : a morning surf lesson at Panoramas beach or Devil’s Rock (beginner-friendly).
Afternoon : a healthy brunch in the trendy cafés on the main street, before heading into the end of your trip or on to Agadir-Al Massira airport for your return flight.

Concierge tips

The first-day trap

The Fez–Ouarzazate road is beautiful but tiring (bends, trucks on mountain roads): never drive it at night. Check tyre pressure and fluid levels before leaving Fez, as petrol stations become scarce in the mountains.

A more relaxed alternative

If 8.5 hours of driving on day one puts you off, sleep in Midelt or in the Todra Gorges (Tinghir): the Ouarzazate visit then moves to the afternoon of day 2.

Parking in Taghazout

The old village has very narrow, pedestrian lanes. Park in the large paved car park at the entrance or along the main road (N1): attendants in vests usually ask for 10 to 20 MAD for the night.

Stops and rest points

  1. 1
    Fez
    Start
  2. 2
    Ouarzazate
    8 h 30 drive · 2 nights recommended
  3. 3
    Taliouine
    2 h 30 drive · Short stop (2 to 3 h)
  4. 4
    Taroudant
    1 h 30 drive · Short stop (2 to 3 h)
  5. 5
    Agadir
    1 h drive · 2 nights recommended
  6. 6
    Taghazout
    30 min drive · 1 night recommended

Must-sees

  • The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
  • Taliouine, the saffron capital
  • Taroudant, the “little Marrakech”, and its ochre ramparts
  • Agadir Oufella Kasbah and its view over the bay
  • Souk El Had, one of Africa’s largest urban markets
  • Surf and relaxation on Taghazout's beaches

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