Tagmout Oasis  A Hidden Palm Oasis in the Heart of the Little Atlas Mountain

Travel Time from Agadir: Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes

Tucked away at the foot of the rugged, time-sculpted peaks of the Anti-Atlas, Tagmout Oasis is a lush green haven bursting with life. Towering palm trees dominate the landscape, accompanied by pomegranate, olive, and other fruit-bearing trees. Beneath their shade, you’ll find a patchwork of grains, vegetables, and alfalfa thriving in harmony.

The best way to experience this magical place? On foot. Wandering through the oasis, you’ll discover the intricate irrigation channels—called the waterways in language local "Targa"—that guide the flow of water and life. A gentle stroll at the base of the oasis lets you connect with the land, the quiet, and the centuries-old rhythms of oasis living.

How to Get There

Starting from Agadir, take National Road N10 toward Taroudant. Then, at coordinates 30.503709, -8.799496, turn onto Regional Road R109 heading for Igherm. From Igherm, follow Provincial Road P1805 towards Tata. This route—leading you to Tagmout—is like a geology lesson in motion, with the dramatic landscapes of the Little Atlas unfolding at every turn.

📍 Final destination: Tagmout Oasis – (29.970325, -8.247385)

Hidden Architectural Gems Nearby

Just a short drive from Tagmout (about 10 minutes), head northeast to coordinates 29.963686, -8.232975 to reach Agadir Ait Kin (30.024251, -8.181927). This is one of the last remaining igoudars—traditional communal granaries—still in use today, recently restored to their original glory.

While in the village of Ait Kin, take time to wander its shaded alleys and visit Dar Imrabtin, a beautifully preserved traditional house that reflects the authentic architecture of southern Morocco.

What to Do

✅ Explore the Tagmout Palm Oasis

✅ Visit the village of Ait Kin

✅ Hike through the oasis and surrounding valleys