Paradise Valley Half-Day Tour from Agadir with Argan Breakfast

Very mixed feelings about...

Very mixed feelings about this experience. Sadly the promotional pictures do not match what we experienced. The Botanic Garden visit was interesting but Paradise Valley didn’t live up to its name at all. Certainly not the lush green landscape shown and I’d describe the water as murky at best rather than clear blue. The hike/walk to the end location is hard work and definitely not for those who have difficulty walking. If you have an aversion to seeing undernourished donkeys being put to work then this isn’t for you (and yes I know that it’s part of the local culture) The guide was very helpful though.

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Fantastic Morning Away From the Crowds

This experience was wonderful. We had a prompt pick up, and the tour guide Reda let us know when he was close to our hotel. We started by travelling to a small village where we had a traditional breakfast of bread with an assortment of honey, almond butter and olive oil. We then went down to the their botanical garden and looked at the plants and learnt about the honey and how they make argan products. We were then allowed to taste different honey that is made in house. They then showed us a variety of different beauty products including creams, oils and perfumes. We were allowed to browse at will with no pressure to purchase products. There is an ATM outside the store and a shop where you can buy water and snacks next door. We then travelled to Paradise Valley. The drive was beautiful but very bendy so if you get travel sick I suggest having some tablets. Our driver, Jawad, was very safe and sensible and I felt very relaxed Once we arrived at the valley we were then taken on a 15-20 minute walk through the valley before reaching the pools. Along the walk there are little shops and plenty of kittens to look out for. When we reached the pools we had an hour, our guide was careful to explain that the pools are slippery and deep before allowing us some free time. We sat by one of the shallower pools as it was less busy and allowed the fish to nibble at our feet! We then were taken back to the bus where it is a relatively easy walk until you reach the stairs at the end. These are steep but short in length, probably only a five minute climb if that. We ended up getting back to our resort around 1pm. Overall, I recommend this trip if people are looking to get away from their hotel or the city and see some beautiful sites. Thank you Reda & Jawad for a great morning.

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Great trip, excellent guides

Excellent trip to the pools! The guides picked up promptly in a small mini bus with air con and even stopped at ATM so we could grab some cash on the way (I was conscious about being able to buy some souvenirs and trip in cash rather than card!) The walk was quite hilly which my mum struggled a little with but the guide was very kind and helped her along the way. He wanted us to get to the pools early before lots of other people arrived. We were very lucky as we were one of the first ones there which made it much easier getting in and out of the pools - they’re VERY slippy! After the pools we stopped for a lovely Moroccan brunch which was small but very satisfying. We then took a lovely walk around a botanical garden and learnt all sorts about local plants and ended with an explanation about Argan oil and the opportunity to buy some. I would highly recommend this trip

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience visiting the pools and that everything went smoothly from the pick-up to the different activities throughout the day. We’re especially happy that our guide was able to assist your mum during the walk and make sure she felt comfortable and supported. Arriving early is indeed the best way to enjoy the pools before they become busy, and we’re glad you were among the first to arrive! It’s also lovely to hear that you enjoyed the Moroccan brunch, botanical garden, and learning more about local plants and Argan oil. Thank you for recommending our trip — it was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you and your family again soon!

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Great day out

Great experience starting with a Berber breakfast and looking at a range of botanical products then exploring Paradise Valley. The tour guide was attentive to all our needs, was full of knowledge.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience, from enjoying the Berber breakfast and discovering our botanical products to exploring the beautiful Paradise Valley. We’re especially happy that you appreciated our guide’s attentiveness and knowledge. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another memorable Moroccan adventure!

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Paradise valley is best...

Paradise valley is best visited in the morning before the crowds are too bad. We arrived around 10.30 with maybe 30 to 40 people there. An hour later it was over 100. The walk to and from is fine , just need a reasonable level of fitness. The rock formations are a highlight as is the view as you look down the valley. We took a hike above the valley as well.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Paradise Valley and especially the beautiful rock formations, valley views, and hike above the valley. You’re absolutely right that visiting in the morning is a great way to enjoy the valley before it gets busier. We’re glad you had the opportunity to explore the area at a quieter time. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to discover more of the beautiful landscapes around Agadir!

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