Paradise Valley

Hours

Daylight hours

Entry

10 MAD parking

Duration

120 minutes

Location

30km inland

A palm gorge inland from the coast, where the river has carved pools into rock. Green after the brown, still water after waves. The escape every surfer eventually needs.

The Hidden Valley

Paradise Valley is a series of natural rock pools and cascades in a palm-lined gorge, about 20 km inland from Taghazout. The name is from the 1960s hippie trail — visitors found the pools, spread the word, and the name stuck. The valley is Amazigh territory, farmed for centuries before the surfers arrived.

The Pools

Natural rock pools in a narrow gorge, fed by the Tamraght River. The water is clear, the rock is smooth, the palms provide shade. In spring the pools are deep enough for swimming and jumping. By late summer the water level drops.

Visiting

20 km inland from Taghazout. Drive to the car park, then walk down into the valley (20 minutes). No formal entry fee but local guardians collect a small parking fee. Bring water and shoes with grip — the rocks are slippery. Avoid weekends when it fills with day-trippers from Agadir.

Best Time to Visit

Spring for the deepest pools. Weekday mornings for solitude.

Getting There

20 km inland from Taghazout. Drive to the car park and walk down.

Local Tip

Natural pools. Bring water shoes.

Common Questions

Yes, in the rock pools. The water level is highest in spring. Some pools are deep enough for jumping from rocks — assess depth carefully.

Walking Distance

Nearby

Natural

Anchor Point

Paradise Valley is a detour inland from Taghazout that earns its name. We go in the morning before the vans arrive — the rock pools are better without company.

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