Souss-Massa

A region in southwestern Morocco known for Agadir's beach resorts, argan forests and old towns in the Anti-Atlas.

The Souss-Massa region lies in southwestern Morocco, bordered by the Atlantic to the west and extending inland to the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas. Its capital, Agadir, is a well-known seaside resort city with a long beach and surf spots. Taroudant's ochre city walls, Tiznit's silver market and Tafraoute's granite mountain scenery each have their own character, Souss-Massa National Park is a prime bird-watching site, and the region is also a main producer of argan trees and argan oil. The climate is mild and the region is a good destination year-round, especially popular in winter. The transport gateway is Agadir Al Massira International Airport.

Destinations

• Agadir

Itineraries

• Road Trip: Red City to the Atlantic Coast – Drive west from Marrakech to Essaouira, then head south along the coast to Taghazout and Taroudant