Paradise Valley Half-Day Trip from Agadir or Taghazout

Paradise Valley is a palm-lined canyon in the Atlas Mountains, with natural pools and greenery that stays all year. This half-day excursion, with pickup in Agadir or Taghazout, suits nature lovers and anyone who fancies a swim in a mountain pool as a change from the ocean. Children from age 1 can come along, and groups are capped at 20. Pickup covers all Agadir hotels and the villages of Aourir, Taghazout, Tamraght, Paradise Beach and Lunja Village, as well as the Agadir port. From the coast, the drive heads inland through Banana Village and a string of Berber villages before the road rises into the mountains and the landscape turns green. Once you arrive, you have about an hour in Paradise Valley. Swim in the natural pools, walk between the palm groves along the canyon, or find a shady rock and simply enjoy the quiet. The canyon walls and clear water make it a rewarding place for photos, and the hour passes at whatever pace you choose. Hotel and port pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, entry to Paradise Valley and all fees and taxes are included, and your guide speaks English or French. Bottled water and soft drinks are not included, so bring your own water for the day. Wear swimwear under your clothes and bring a towel, sunscreen and shoes with good grip for walking around the pools. The Paradise Valley trip calls for a moderate level of fitness and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions, or for pregnant travellers. The excursion also depends on good weather, which is worth keeping in mind when you plan your week near Agadir. At about five hours from pickup to drop-off, it is a compact outing that fits neatly into a beach holiday.