Tiznit

Overview

This Berber city, about fifteen kilometres from the Atlantic, is primarily known for its late 19th-century ramparts that surround the medina.

Key Facts

• Type de lieu: city.

• Intérêt touristique: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Localisation: south of Agadir, not far from the sea.

• Distances: Agadir (95 km to the north), Guelmim (110 km to the south), Taroudant (150 km to the north-east), Tafraout (110 km to the east).

• Heure locale: Heure : Tiznit.

• Population: 74,699 inhabitants (2014).

• Superficie:

• Altitude: 244 m.

• Site internet: http://tiznit.org

History of Tiznit

What to See and Do in Tiznit

Like Taroudant, the city has long ramparts, opened by 9 gates, that surround the medina. Its souk is renowned for its goldsmiths. Otherwise, the Atlantic beaches are not far away.

In the Surrounding Area

Agadir ★★ (95 km)
For decades, it has been the country's main seaside resort and its second most popular tourist destination after Marrakech. The only thing missing is the city's historical heritage, lost in the 1960 earthquake. In short, Agadir is purely a "holiday-relaxation" destination.

Mirleft ★ (45 km)
A small town between Tiznit and Sidi Ifni known for its beaches and surfing.

Souss-Massa National Park ★ (approx. 50 km)
Located almost at the gates of Agadir, the site is primarily renowned for birdwatching.

Sidi Ifni ★ (75 km)
One of the last formerly Spanish cities to gain independence in 1969. Touristically, it offers only moderate interest despite its partly Art Deco style and nearby beaches.

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