Taroudant is 80 km from Agadir 1:15 am or 1:30 drive in the heart of the plain of Souss and through the orange groves of sight you come to the medina (old city) surrounded by 8 km of walls of mud 8 m high tells the story of the city for centuries. The carriages and the lush gardens and flowers throughout the year are part of life for villagers in Taroudant.
The former palace of the Pasha of Taroudant, Ouarzazate and Marrakech is converted into a hotel which is the Palais Salam. A good cup of coffee on an orange juice is well recommended in the shade of lush gardens. At the end fans of the souks and the Eastern atmosphere will be well served. NB: it can be done on a morning or an afternoon!