Paradise Valley and Sandboarding Day Trip with Lunch

This full-day trip pairs two very different sides of the Agadir region: the river valley of Paradise Valley, with its natural pools and views over the Atlas, and the sand dunes that run down to a wild stretch of Atlantic beach near Tamri. It suits nature lovers, couples, families and groups of friends who want water, mountains and a bit of adventure in one outing. Groups are limited to 15 people, and your guide speaks English and French. Your day starts with pickup from your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght, Paradis Plage or Aourir, or from Agadir Cruise Port, in an air-conditioned vehicle. The first four hours or so belong to Paradise Valley. You stop at a women's cooperative and its garden, take in a panoramic view across the Atlas, and follow the valley to its pools, where there is time to rest by the water and take photos at your own pace. Then the scenery changes completely. The road leaves the mountains behind and follows the coast towards Tamri, where the rest of the day plays out between the dunes and an empty beach. A traditional Moroccan lunch with mint tea is served here. Sandboarding comes next: you slide down the dunes on a board, much like riding snow, with the ocean stretching out beside you, and climb back up for as many runs as you like. Transport throughout the day and the lunch with mint tea are included. Any other drinks and gratuities are not, so plan for those yourself. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to walk in, and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a camera. A moderate level of fitness is recommended, as there is walking in the valley and climbing on the dunes. The trip is not suitable for travellers with back problems, heart conditions or other serious medical conditions, or during pregnancy, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Children are welcome from age 1, and infant seats are available. Good weather is needed for the day to run. By the time you are dropped back at your hotel, you will have seen both the mountain valleys and the coastal dunes around Agadir in a single, well-paced day.