Taroudant & Tiout Oasis Day Trip: Ramparts and Palm Trees

Walk the ramparts of Taroudant, then ride a donkey through an oasis of 3,000 palms

A full-day guided tour from Agadir to Taroudant and Tiout Oasis combines two distinct stops: the walled medina of Taroudant, known for its 11th-century ramparts and bustling souks, and the Tiout Oasis, where you ride a donkey through palm groves and eat a traditional Moroccan lunch at the historic kasbah. Air-conditioned transport, meals and a live guide in multiple languages are included.

The experience

The 11th-century ramparts of Taroudant rise from the Souss valley like a fortress frozen in time. This full-day tour departs Agadir in an air-conditioned vehicle and heads inland to explore the medina on foot, where narrow streets open onto souks packed with silver jewelry, leather goods and traditional crafts. The guide walks you through the layout and history of the old city, then the route turns toward the Tiout Oasis, home to over 3,000 palm trees and the Tiout Kasbah, which served as the filming location for the 1954 version of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

At Tiout, you mount a donkey and ride through the palm groves: a way of moving through the landscape that locals have used for centuries. The oasis sits in a pocket of green surrounded by dry terrain, and the contrast becomes clear once you are inside it. A traditional Moroccan lunch of tajine and couscous waits at the kasbah, eaten in the shade of the palms. The return journey to Agadir takes the same route back, arriving in the late afternoon.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport from Agadir.
• live guide in your choice of language.
• entry to Taroudant's medina.
• donkey ride through the Tiout Oasis.
• traditional Moroccan lunch at the kasbah.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide explaining Taroudant's history and the oasis stop as you go, rather than exploring independently: the group moves together on a set schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic and Polish.

What are the ramparts of Taroudant made from, and how old are they?

Taroudant's ramparts date to the 11th century and enclose the medina, the old walled city. They remain largely intact and form the boundary of the historic quarter you explore on foot during the tour.

Can I actually ride a donkey through the Tiout Oasis, or is it just a walk?

Donkey rides through the palm groves are included as part of the tour at Tiout. You mount the donkey for a ride through the oasis rather than walking on foot, which is how the landscape is traditionally crossed.

What kind of lunch is served at the Tiout Kasbah?

Lunch is a traditional Moroccan meal featuring tajine and couscous, eaten at the kasbah within the oasis. The meal is included in the tour price.

How long is the drive from Agadir to Taroudant?

The tour lasts 7.5 hours total from pickup to return. The drive itself takes roughly two hours each way, with the middle of the day spent exploring Taroudant's medina and riding through the Tiout Oasis.