7. Stroll the Walled Medina of Taroudant
Inland from Agadir, an 88-kilometer drive east from town, Taroudant is one of the prime historic centers of the Souss Valley, which became a major trans-Saharan trade route town in the 16th century.
The town is enveloped by mammoth rammed-earth fortifications that stretch for over seven kilometers and are studded with impressive defensive gates.
After strolling, or taking a carriage ride, around the walls, many visitors are here to shop amid Taroudant’s rambling souq streets. The town is particularly well known for silver jewelry. Souq Arabe is the main area for shoppers.
Taroudant’s kasbah district is also worth a wander but expect to get lost amid the tangle of narrow lanes.
8. Learn to Surf at Taghazout
Morocco’s main surfer hangout, Taghazout is all about the sea, surf, swimming, and sand.
The beach here is very popular with Moroccan tourists during the summer months and can get crammed during this time. Surfing is a year-round activity here but is at its best from October to March.
There are dedicated surf operators offering dedicated surf holiday packages, lessons, and surf board hire, so Taghazout has become a major destination for beginners wanting to learn how to surf.
The town itself is a small, laid-back place, 23 kilometers north of Agadir, so easily visited as a half-day or full-day trip from town.
