15-day itinerary in southern Morocco (page 3 of 9)

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The resolution is probably too low. Was it taken with a phone or a PC?

These come from our cell phones. We share them using WhatsApp—I feel like that’s where the issue lies...

And back to Skoura for one last evening (a musical evening, hosted by two musicians from the village) before hitting the road again early the next morning, heading toward Taroudant. But we’ll stop to see the granary of Ifri, a few kilometers before reaching Taliouine. It’s a cliffside granary—and the ancestor of modern banks, a fortified and guarded place where locals kept everything precious to them: important papers, marriage certificates, property deeds, and food reserves.

When we arrived in Taroudant, we headed straight to Villa Iqama where we’d booked our rooms. It’s a bit outside the city, but it’s really nice, and we had a great pool that we only got to enjoy the next day. You won’t get to enjoy it, though, because the photo didn’t come through.

A pretty indulgent day overall... The stomach troubles are a thing of the past... Fingers crossed the photos from the next day’s stroll through the souks of Taroudant might get approved...😉

The doughnuts we savored with gusto....

After two nights in Taroudant, we hit the road for Agadir. Just two nights there too. We drop our bags at a small hotel in the charming Talborj district, a lively and bustling area. The Sindibad Hotel is a bit old-fashioned but cozy. And the staff is lovely—always available and ready to give advice if needed. We’ve got a parking spot nearby for our car, and plenty of varied restaurants just a stone’s throw away. From the terrace, we have a nice view of Agadir’s necropolis, beautifully lit up in the evening. We also enjoy the lovely seaside promenade at night. Such a pleasant moment.

We continue our journey along the ocean. The weather is exceptional. We booked at Dar Kenavo, a few kilometers from Essaouira, inland.

It’s an accommodation that’s showing its age a bit, but it’s full of charm. And we were pleasantly surprised to find a heated pool at our disposal. At this time of year, it’s really appreciated.

The next day, we made a quick trip to Essaouira. We were surprised to find so many tourists. Until then, we hadn’t come across many vacationers. But Essaouira still attracts crowds.

The next morning, following advice from fellow travelers we met at the hostel, we went to check out a typical souk that takes place every Wednesday just a few kilometers away. We were expecting a small village souk, but even though the village isn’t very big, the souk is actually quite large and surprisingly lively... First, we were really surprised to see the number of donkeys waiting for their owners in the parking areas reserved for them. You definitely don’t expect to see that so close to Essaouira.

Hello

Is this Ida Ougourd’s souk?

Hello

Is this Ida Ougourd’s souk?

Hello, In this area, near Ounara, one of the largest souks in southern Morocco takes place on Sundays—Had Draa’s souk. It’s really impressive.

Yes, that’s the Ida Ougourd souk. It’s really impressive, just as it is.

Both souks are just as interesting as each other. It all depends on the day of the week you're in the area.

Hi, Do you know which day these two souks take place? Thanks!

The one near Ounara is the Had Draa souk on Sundays. The one in Ida Ougourd is on Wednesdays

We were indeed in Ida Ougourd on a Wednesday. And we really loved that little souk. The one on Sunday in Had Dra must be much bigger.

Our last little trip to Essaouira to pick up some gift shopping because our vacation is coming to an end. And in Essaouira, there’s so much choice—the selection is huge. Then back to Marrakech to complete the loop. We found a lovely riad right in the heart of the medina, a charming riad called Riad Shama—well-located and peaceful...

The neighborhood is very authentic; it’s really nice to get lost there...



And we spent the next day exploring the medina, the souk, and doing some final shopping.

Our last meal in Marrakech, in the new town—a restaurant we discovered and really liked. And now we're leaving Marrakech, with just one desire: to come back as soon as possible.

Thanks Violette for this travel journal—it’ll keep me going until May when I (re)discover this city, which has probably changed a lot! But I’d love the name of that restaurant; it looks amazing 😛

This is Beldi Fusion Kitchen—I think it’s a chain. We really liked the mix of traditional and international cuisine. And the decor is super nice.

Marrakech is a city I enjoy spending two or three days in every time I visit. Sure, it’s touristy and quite polluted, but I love the vibe there. If you haven’t been in a while, feel free to share your thoughts—it’ll be interesting!

Have a great evening