A still green pool under tall orange limestone walls in the Paradise Valley gorge

Day trip · Tayri Surf

Paradise Valley day trip from Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght

Duration: About 5.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy, some uneven rock
Pick-up: Around 08:50, Agadir to Tamraght
Group: Small group

From €35 per personAbout 380 MAD

Duration: About 5.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy, some uneven rock
Pick-up: Around 08:50, Agadir to Tamraght
Group: Small group
Price: From €35 per person

The trip

Green water in an orange gorge.

Inland from the coast, the road climbs into the foothills of the High Atlas and the land turns from sand to rock. A river has cut a gorge through the limestone here, and in the gorge there is often water in the pools.

That is Paradise Valley: orange walls, palm trees along the river, and pools of green and blue water held in smooth grey rock. It is the opposite of a day at the beach, which is exactly why it works after a week of surf.

We walk up the valley at an easy pace, stop where the water is deep and clear, and swim. Then we drive you back in time for a late lunch or an afternoon session.

Programme

Your day

Times are approximate and change with the season and the group. We confirm them the day before.

08:50
Pick-up at your accommodation
We collect you in Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght.
09:45
Argan cooperative
A short visit to see how argan oil is made by hand.
10:30
Walk through palm groves and gorges
An easy walk up the valley, between palm trees and high limestone walls.
11:30
Swim in natural rock pools
Time to swim in the green pools, or just sit on the warm rock with your feet in the water.
14:00
Back to your door
We drive you back to Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght around 14:00.

Included

What's included

Pick-up and drop-off
From Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght.
A local guide
Someone from the Tayri team who knows the valley.
Argan cooperative visit
On the way to the valley.
Time to swim
In the natural pools, when there is water.

What to bring

Swimwear and a towel
Shoes with grip for wet rock
Sun cream, a hat and sunglasses
Water
Some cash in dirhams for drinks or snacks

Good to know

Water level: The pools depend on the rain. After a dry season some are low, so we check before the trip and tell you what to expect.
Walking: Easy, with some uneven and slippery rock near the water. Good shoes matter more than fitness.
Weather and cancellation: After heavy rain the river can rise and we will move the trip. Our cancellation policy is being finalised: ask us on WhatsApp.
Swimming: Swimming is up to you. Some pools are deep: only swim where the guide says it is safe.

Photos

Paradise Valley in pictures

Real photos from our trips. Tap one to open it.

The river winding along the floor of the valley between green hills under a blue sky

Palm trees and rocks along the river on a cloudy day in Paradise Valley

A clear emerald pool in a channel of smooth grey rock

Layered limestone ledges above a turquoise pool

A walker wading across a wide pool between orange canyon walls

Dark green water in a narrow section of the gorge

The river running between tall red and orange cliffs under a blue sky

People resting on the rocks at the foot of a tall shaded canyon wall

A small waterfall feeding a pool, with chairs and a table on a terrace in front

A cat asleep on woven rugs on a shaded terrace looking over the valley

Questions

Before you go

Is Paradise Valley a surf spot?

No. It is a river gorge in the hills inland from Agadir, away from the ocean. It is a good plan for a rest day or when the sea is flat.

How long is the day?

About five and a half hours from pick-up to drop-off. We collect you in the morning and you are back in the early afternoon.

Can I swim in the pools?

Yes, when there is enough water. The level changes with the season and the rain, so we check before the trip.

Is the walk difficult?

No. It is an easy walk along the river with some uneven rock. Shoes with grip matter more than fitness.

Where do you pick us up?

From your accommodation in Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght.

Is there food in the valley?

There are small places near the pools that sell drinks and simple meals. Bring some cash in dirhams.

Is it good for children?

Yes, with care near the water. Tell us the ages when you book.

What happens after heavy rain?

The river can rise quickly after storms in the mountains. If it is not safe, we move the trip to another day.

From €35

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Paradise Valley day trip from Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght

Green water in an orange gorge.

Your day

Pick-up at your accommodation

Argan cooperative

Walk through palm groves and gorges

Swim in natural rock pools

Back to your door