TIZNIT

TIZNIT

With its walled medina around which has developed a modern city, Tiznit occupies a prominent place in the region.

At the crossroads of the ocean, the desert and the mountains, it connects the Souss Valley in southern Morocco and the foothills of the Anti Atlas to the Atlantic coast.

Tiznit, which dates back to 1882, is valued for its old Jewish quarter and its medina surrounded by ramparts, which with their 36 towers and 9 gates, more modest than those of Taroudant, but witnessed no less than its past as it has long been one of the major places of southern Morocco.

Visit Tiznit

In addition to its old quarters, Tiznit is also famous for its goldsmith craftsmanship. One can admire in the souk of jewelers, the Medina, the Jewish quarter, the rich Berber architecture made of pisés houses and walkways. The work of these artisans perpetuating an old craft heritage through the production of traditional Berber silver jewelery and brooches that have brought fame to the city.

Place Mechouar el adjacent to the medina is one of the key appointments in the city. Around this bustling plaza, many small cafes and traditional restaurants, call shops and cyber.

Medina has the distinction of including four quarters among whom is a spring called 'blue source'. While outside the city walls in the new town houses different departments and administrations. + Tiznit continue reading

The proximity to the ocean, with the beaches of Aglou and Mirleft known for the waves and fishing waters, and the Anti Atlas to Getaways cervical Kerdous Tafraoute and back country mountain landscape with warm, makes Tiznzit a nice step.

Explore the area

Fishing enthusiasts to start surfcasting and water sports will even Mirleft, a small town surrounded by steep cliffs, cove and sandy beach, about thirty miles. Mirleft is also a renowned surfing spot.

20 km from Tiznit, the small resort of Aglou-Plage has large white sand beaches, often deserted where swimming can be dangerous because of strong currents and a small natural harbor surrounded by a village fishermen.

The beautiful beach of Sidi mohammed-or-Abdallah, Mirleft, is certainly one of the most beautiful beaches of the south coast of Morocco with the whiteness of its sand and its many coves.

50 km north of Tiznit, the National Park Souss Massa is located at the mouth of the Oued Massa. This nature reserve is home to many varieties of birds: ducks, ibises, flamingos ... and salt.

The road that leads to cervical Kerdous (1100m) and Tafraoute winds through the Anti Atlas is a beautiful route, punctuated with small valleys and traditional villages in which to stroll and meet an ever smiling and friendly people .dropoff window

Source: * http: //www.sud-maroc.com/