Travel for real
A stronghold of ecotourism
The diversity of its landscapes, its treasures and its topography make the Imouzzer region a fantastic area for walking and outdoor sports.
Interesting landscapes
To reach Imouzzer from Agadir, just follow the Atlantic coast along the beautiful road from Cape Ghir. The strip of sand is soon replaced by luxuriant vegetation. In Tamraght, the profusion of banana groves astonishes visitors. Small and very sweet, the bananas can be bought at the roadside. Before taking the mountain path in Amesnaz, you must visit Taghazout, a famous surf spot, and the lighthouse on Cape Ghir. There's no need for a 4x4! Take the Oulma road and cross the Asif Tamraght gorge before entering Paradise Valley. Dwarf palm trees, argan trees which only grow in the part of Morocco, waterfalls crashing onto many different levels of rock, boulders in strange-looking shapes... You will have that incomparable feeling of being somewhere completely different.
Honey festival
This takes place at the beginning of May in Imouzzer. Its thyme and wild lavender honey is unique. A mixture of almonds and argan oil, it gives us amlou, a succulent traditional dish from the Souss region.
Trails
On foot or by mule, these are suitable for all levels. They almost all involve a refreshing stop at the natural pools of Assif Tamraght and the many-leveled waterfall of the "Bridal Veil", so-called because of its walls whitened by limestone. Also take a detour via the caves in the village of Assif El Had. These trips make it possible to meet inhabitants and to visit many Berber villages (Aziar, Taba, Igui n’Taguast, etc.). This is an opportunity to admire the work pottery, rug-weaving and sculpture craft studios. In this bee-keeping region, it is also possible to come across honey as well as argan cooperatives. Further south, on the Atlantic coast, the Souss Massa national park provides an opportunity to observe a multitude of birds such as bald ibises, an endangered species whose last colonies live here. A reintroduction program has meant the return of gazelles, ostriches and antelopes.
Outdoor sports
Activities like mountain-biking, riding and potholing are being developed. For potholing, the impressive Wintimdouine caves, south of Imouzzer, are the largest in Morocco (18km long!). Protected from the north winds, Taghazout is a famous surfing spot. The town is in the process of becoming a very popular beach resort with an intimate aspect all of its own.
To remember
The profusion of nature provides a thousand opportunities to discover the region, on foot, on horseback or by bike.
