8-day road trip starting from Agadir (page 1 of 2)

Hi everyone! I’m heading to Morocco for a full 8 days in early November—it’s my first time visiting. I’m traveling solo and arrive in Agadir on Sunday at 10 PM. I plan to rent a car to get around. I’m reaching out to get your advice so I can plan my trip as well as possible... Here are my questions: 1 - Given my late arrival, is it better to stay overnight in Agadir for the first night? If so, do you have any hotel recommendations, and is transportation easy to arrange at that hour? 2 - Do you have any trusted rental car companies to recommend in Agadir? 3 - For 7 days, here’s the route I’ve planned: Agadir → Taroudant → Taliouine → Tafraoute → Tiznit → Agadir. Does this route seem good (not too short, not too long, any spots worth adding?), considering I enjoy driving? 4 - Should I book my accommodations in advance? Thanks in advance for your recommendations! I hope these questions aren’t too repetitive compared to what’s already been asked on the forum. Sébastien

Hello,

Given the arrival time, is it better to stay and sleep in Agadir for the first night?

Yes, obviously.

If so, do you have any hotel ideas, and is the transfer easy at that time?

The transfer is easy—there are plenty of taxis at the airport for every flight arrival. Prices are low, and scams are rare (Agadir taxis use their meters, unlike those in Marrakech). I don’t have a specific hotel address, but you can check Booking or other reservation sites.

Do you have any recommendations for renting a car in Agadir?

A local rental company will have better rates than a big chain. For example, Medloc Maroc. But I’d recommend running a simulation with a search engine like Skyscanner.

For 7 days, here’s the itinerary I’ve planned: Agadir/Taroudant/Taliouine/Tafraoute/Tiznit/Agadir. Does this route seem good (not too short, too long, any places to add)?

That’s about 600 km. It’s doable in terms of distance, but you won’t have much time to enjoy each place. If you like driving and don’t mind unpacking for just one night, it’s fine. I like your route and suggest spending 2 nights in Taroudant 🙂

Should I book my accommodations in advance?

In Morocco, there’s plenty of availability—you’ll always find something. But booking ahead saves time, just make sure you can cancel up to the day before if you change your mind.

I hope these questions aren’t too repetitive compared to others already asked on this forum.

There’s no expiration on questions or bad ones 😉

Hi there,

Given your arrival time, it’s definitely best to spend the night in Agadir.

If you already have some experience in Morocco, you can pick up the rental car that same evening. Otherwise, it’s better to wait until the next day.

My last rental was with Medloc. No issues at all. I booked directly on their website. A Dacia Logan isn’t much to look at, but it’s perfect for Morocco’s roads, which aren’t always in great shape...

For the itinerary and since you enjoy driving, you could do a route down to Lezgira, then Itch, Amtoudi, Tafraoute, Taroudant, and back.

This route is outlined starting from day 6 in this travel journal:

https://www.myatlas.com/Attila/zigzags-entre-log-anes-et-motobec-anes

For accommodations, I prefer to book in advance. That way, you’re guaranteed a room where you want it, and you don’t waste time searching. The exception is when I can’t find any way to book online or when prices are way too high and I think I can negotiate on the spot. That’s usually in really remote areas...

On the side of the road, people sometimes pretend to have a breakdown and wave for you to stop. Don’t stop.

hi for accommodation, I recommend Villa du Souss near the airport—it’s a beautiful, quiet family home. For car rental, we usually go with Rayhane Cars. You can ask them to deliver the vehicle to your accommodation the next morning.

We really like this route: Tiznit, Aglou, Sidi Ifni, Guelmim, and staying at Maison de l’Homme Bleu in the Tighmert oasis. The oasis itself isn’t anything special, but the vibe at this place is amazing.

Then, visiting Amtoudi is a must before heading to Tafraoute. Make sure to include the Afella-Ighir oasis and the Aït Mansour gorges, among other spots. You could also return via Taroudant if you’d like.

have a great trip!

The House of the Blue Man Amtoudi's granary – you have to climb The roads of the Anti-Atlas Aït Mansour Gorges

Hi, Thanks so much for all this info and for taking the time to reply! About renting a car, I checked out the medloc Morocco website and they only offer vehicles at 50 €/day. That seems a bit steep, doesn’t it?

Hi, Thanks so much for all this really useful info!

Thanks for your recommendations.

I checked the medloc Morocco website and they only offer vehicles at 50 euros/day. That seems a bit steep..?

Ugh... those are the new Moroccan prices! It's getting worse and worse... You’ll have to dig around on search engines. Back in 2023, in Marrakech, I found a local rental place, Yacout, who charged us 27 € per day. But I just checked, and they don’t have an office in Agadir 😕

Hi, Thanks so much for all this info! 😊

Thanks so much for your recommendations!

Once you're there, don't hesitate to say that a friend of yours got a price of 23 € last year and that some Moroccan friends got the same kind of rate. You say that’s what you’re doing—either hitchhiking or walking everywhere. Renting a car for a few days, especially if there isn’t much demand, should work out. No one will rent it out if they’re not making a profit, so no need to worry. Pretending to walk away or give up can work too. That’s how it is in countries where bargaining is the norm. In Morocco, one day I got something for half price and was really pleased with myself—until I found out locals were paying half as much again!

Looks like there's a surcharge for Agadir... From Casablanca, it's half the price... And about thirty in Marrakech.

In October, from Marrakech, I rented an automatic Dacia Logan for 10 days at a rate of 25 €/day from MEDLOC

Hi there! I’ve just come back from Morocco! I rented a vehicle from Rayan Car, which was delivered to me at the airport and picked up again after my trip! For hotels, I stayed 2 nights in Agadir, not far from the beach, at the Kamal! But there are plenty of options! Kamal isn’t very expensive and has a lovely pool! No need to go through Booking or anything like that—it’s cheaper! I called a day or two before! Taroudant is a pretty town, but the ramparts are starting to fall into disrepair, maybe due to the 2023 earthquake! Don’t forget to buy saffron in Taliouine! 4 € per gram at the cooperative! If you want argan oil, avoid the cooperatives—it’s way overpriced! I bought a liter in Tafraout for 45 €! At a shop (Ahmed Moussa’s brother’s place, the babouche merchant) Great oil! Have a great trip! francia

I bought a liter in Tafraout for 45 euros

Hey! You mean 45 dirhams, right?

hi there! 45 DH, that’s 4.50 €! No, it’s actually 45 €! That’s the cheapest I’ve found! At the cooperatives, it’s 80 € per liter! You can find it along the road between Agadir and Essaouira! A lot of argan trees have died because of the drought! Prices are skyrocketing! have a great day francia

Once it became known that the product has many benefits, the price went up. This isn’t recent. There’s a lot of work involved, much of it handmade. It’s great for you, Kate—the argan has anti-aging properties ;P

Good for you, Kate, argan has anti-aging benefits 😛

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