Walking
Tizgui Valley: A Guided Walk Through the Palm Gorges
A guided walk down the Tizgui valley, through palm gorges and past rock pools fed by spring water, with a village stop and mint tea.
- Duration
- Approx. 5 hours
- Languages
- English / French
- Getting there
- Hotel pickup
- Group size
- Up to 30 people
The experience
About this trip
This is the walking version of the valley trip. Where our Paradise Valley day gives you the drive and the swimming, this one puts the walking first: you go down into the gorge on foot with a guide and take your time getting through it.
The water runs in the bed of the valley for most of the year, which is why there are palms at all, and it has cut pools into the rock that stay cold even when the coast is hot. You pass them, climb over a little, and stop where it is worth stopping.
There is a village on the way where tea is usually offered, and the walk ends back at the vehicle. Plan on about five hours including the drive, and wear shoes you do not mind getting dusty.
Why this one
Highlights
- A guided walk down through the palm gorge, not a drive-by
- Rock pools cut by spring water that runs most of the year
- Palms, oleander and the shade of the valley walls
- A stop in a Berber village for mint tea
- Time to swim where the pools are deep enough
- Pickup and drop-off, with a local guide
Your day
How the day runs
09:00 Hotel pickup
We collect you and drive inland toward the valley.
10:00 Start of the walk
On foot into the gorge, with the guide leading.
10:45 The pools
The first rock pools cut by the spring water, with time to stop and swim.
12:00 The village
A stop for mint tea and to see the houses built into the slope.
13:00 Out of the gorge
The last stretch of the walk back up to the vehicle.
14:00 Return
The drive back, with drop-off at your hotel.
What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Agadir, Taghazout & Tamraght)
- Transport to the valley and back
- Local guide for the walk
- Mint tea in the village
- Time to swim in the rock pools
Not included
- Lunch
- Extra drinks and snacks
What to bring
- Shoes with grip that you do not mind getting wet or dusty
- Swimwear and a towel if you plan to get in
- Sun cream, a hat and sunglasses
- Water, at least a litre
- A camera or phone
- Cash for snacks and drinks in the village
Know before you go
- About five hours including the drive
- The walk is on uneven, rocky ground and there is some scrambling
- Lunch is not included on this trip
- How much water is in the pools depends on the season
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How far do we walk?
A few kilometres down through the gorge and back, at an easy pace with stops. Nothing steep, but the ground is rocky and uneven.
How is this different from the Paradise Valley trip?
This one is built around the walking. The Paradise Valley day covers more ground by road and gives you longer in the water; this one spends its time on foot in the gorge.
Can we swim?
Yes, where the pools are deep enough. How much water there is depends on the season, so bring swimwear and see what you find.
Is lunch included?
No. Bring snacks, or buy something in the village. Water is worth carrying.
What shoes do I need?
Something with grip that can get wet. Trainers are fine; flip-flops are not.
Is it suitable for children?
For steady walkers, yes. Very young children will need carrying in places.
Ready when you are
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