Marrakech-Agadir-Essaouira Itinerary

Highlights

Around 750 km over about ten days. While having your own vehicle is ideal, this itinerary can also be done using public transport.

Route: Marrakech > Toubkal National Park > Tizi-n-Test Road > Taroudant > Agadir > Road from Essaouira to Agadir > Essaouira > Marrakech.

Key Points

This short circuit lets you discover three of Morocco’s main cities, with a mix of sea, mountains, nature, and cultural experiences along the way.

Itinerary and Stops

• Days 1 to 3: Marrakech.

-- Marrakech: a must-see with its rich heritage, medina, and lively atmosphere.

• Day 4: Marrakech > Toubkal National Park (approx. 50 km)

• Day 5: Toubkal National Park

-- Toubkal National Park: stunning landscapes and numerous hiking opportunities, including the highest peak in Morocco at 4,167 m.

• Day 6: Toubkal National Park > Tizi-n-Test Road > Taroudant (approx. 200 km)

-- Tizi-n-Test Pass Road: this breathtaking route crosses passes over 2,000 m high and connects Marrakech to Taroudant along the western edge of Toubkal National Park.

-- Taroudant: known as "little Marrakech" with its ramparts and walled city.

• Day 7: Taroudant > Agadir (approx. 100 km)

• Day 8: Agadir (and surroundings)

-- Agadir: for decades, it’s been Morocco’s top seaside resort and THE "holiday-relaxation" destination. The city also has an interesting hinterland.

• Day 9: Agadir > Road from Essaouira to Agadir > Essaouira (approx. 200 km)

-- Essaouira to Agadir Route: this coastal road offers beautiful landscapes in a wild setting where the ocean meets the foothills of the Atlas. It’s also a paradise for water sports and beach lovers.

-- Essaouira: a charming town shaped by its Portuguese past, with a UNESCO-listed medina.

• Day 10: Essaouira > Marrakech (approx. 200 km)