About this excursion
Paradise Valley is a green fold in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, known for palm groves, a river and natural rock pools. It is one of the most popular trips out of Agadir, and this excursion takes you there from the city.
Highlights
- Palm groves, limestone ravines and natural pools in the Atlas foothills
- A day out of the city and away from the coast
- Choose from the departure times listed at the top of this page
About Paradise Valley
Sources agree that the drive from Agadir takes about an hour on narrow roads, but they quote different distances, from roughly 35 km to 58 km, depending on the route and the starting point. The valley has rivers, palm trees, limestone ravines and several pools and waterfalls.
Guides describe the first waterfall and pools as about an hour on foot from the entrance, and a full exploration of the valley as several hours. Food stalls near the entrance sell simple meals and drinks.
When to go
Late winter and early spring are described as the greenest time, with fuller rivers. Summer is busier and the waterfalls carry less water, so swimming conditions vary with the season.
Before you go
Guides recommend non-slip shoes or hiking boots, comfortable clothes, a swimsuit and plenty of water. Cliff jumping is risky, and one source reports accidents in drier months, so keep to shallow, known pools. If anyone in your group has a health condition or a mobility need, ask us before you reserve.
Questions
Guides describe the drive as about an hour on narrow roads. Distances quoted range from roughly 35 km to 58 km depending on the route and starting point.
Late winter and early spring are described as the greenest time, with fuller rivers. Summer is busier and the water flow is lower.
There are natural pools, but conditions depend on the season and the water level. Guides warn against cliff jumping, so keep to shallow pools you can see into.
Non-slip shoes or hiking boots, comfortable clothes, a swimsuit and plenty of water are the usual recommendations.
Going independently gives you freedom but means arranging transport on narrow roads. An excursion arranges the journey for you. Our Paradise Valley guide compares the two.
Read our Paradise Valley guide for how to get there and what to bring.
