Top Things to do in Souss-Massa-Draa Region
The 10 Best Things to Do in Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco
Discover the best top things to do in Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco including Bivouac sous les Etoiles, Vallee d'Ait Mansour, raid buggy, Gorges du Dades, Legzira Beach, Kasbah Amridil, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Draa Valley, Oasis Fint, Crocoparc.
Restaurants in Souss-Massa-Draa Region
1. Bivouac sous les Etoiles
Overall Ratings
5 based on 339 reviews
Located around 35km from the Algerian border in the extreme south-east corner of Morocco lies M`Hamid, gateway to the desert. " Bivouac sous les Etoiles " organizes visits or touring treks. These treks will familiarize you with an area steeped in local traditions, magnificent landscapes whose beauty is surpassed only by their size, where the people are friendly and open.
Reviewed By Noiky548 - Madrid, Spain
We booked the classical 48-hour tour from Mhamid: 1 day by camel in a bivouac and 1 day by 4WD to Chigaga. Hamza and the two camel guys were really helpful, always willing to share interesting stories about Berbere culture and cooking delicious meals! :) Would recommend 100%!
2. Vallee d'Ait Mansour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By abdouait r - Tafraoute, Morocco
i really like this place it very peacefull and beautiful . where we found a lot of trees and palms with out forget an auberge in ait Mansour name's " AUBERGE AIT MANSOUR HANANE" it has a delicious plates and a famous omlette 'abdou berbere omlette'and ABDOU is a nice personne. and at night the sky was darck very full of stars
3. raid buggy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 155 reviews
Based in Marrakech, Raid Buggy organises daily trips in the Atlas Mountains with selfdrived buggies.
Reviewed By SheldanNorwich - Norwich
This is an amazing lifetime experience; thrills guaranteed from start to finish. Well organised and planned by Alexis from start to finish a great day spent blasting through the Moroccan desert regions with sights that will stay with us forever.
From isolated villages with children rushing out to greet you (and give you five) to amazing views in the Agafay Desert travelling almost vertical at times at very high speed with screams a plenty.
After booking our trip to Morocco we wanted to book an adrenalin rush and discovered Raid Buggy following a search on-line. We contacted Alexis, who was very helpful, and made an advanced booking to make the Lac Takerkoust and Agafay desert Raid. We were picked up at 8 am in the Medina and taken to the Buggies, our adventure began shortly. First stop was tea and pastries with honey, then onwards to Lake Takerkoust for Lunch with amazing views. Back in the buggy for a blast through the desert, hang on to your phone though as my iPhone is currently residing in the dunes! We then made our back across the planes and were privileged to see true rural Morocco. Returned to base around 4.30pm and then delivered back to the Medina in Marrakech by 5pm.
Recommended to anyone looking for a break from the insanity that is Marrakech. If we come back to Morocco it will be to see Alexis and book a 3 day Raid to see more of this beautiful country and possibly the Sahara.
4. Gorges du Dades
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 812 reviews
Reviewed By zachnyc - New York City
The twisting hairpin turns are exhilarating and provide dramatic views of the Atlas Mountains and valley below. This is where Cadillac filmed its amazing commercial for the 2012 ATS. The scenery is breathtaking with sheer cliffs, Mountains, valley, and river combining to paint a dramatic scene.
The nearby valley provides ample hiking opportunities. We got separated from our guide who had to help another person traveling with us take an easier route. A local small boy, who we had met earlier when we stopped to use his families squat toilet, somehow found us and rescue us and reunited us with our guide.In reality, we were never lost at all but only had to transverse a small muddy farming area for about 100 yards to reach our destination. When all was said and done, it was a great adventure and an authentic experience with both nature and locals.
5. Legzira Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 464 reviews
Reviewed By lacm2016 - Brighton, United Kingdom
We loved this gorgeous beach. We caught a bus from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni and then hitch hiked to Legzira. We were there in the late afternoon planning to watch the sun turn the arch even more red but a bizarre sea most made the view hazy. Luckily we'd already got a good view and enjoyed a picnic on a rock. It's just a 5-10min stroll from the car park to the arch. There and restaurants below the carpark.
6. Kasbah Amridil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 535 reviews
Kasbah Amridil is a castle or a fortress of the 17th century, the family owner is Arabic, original from Saudi Arabia, the picture of the kasbah Amridil is on the bank-notes of 50 Dirhams, and it's the kasbah where the famous movies " Ali Baba and the 40 thieves " & " Lawrence of Arabia " were filmed.
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, California
Experience traditional Morocco as only a Moroccan family would demonstrate. Ideal travel treat to see a kasbah and how families live. Make sure to hire a guide.
7. Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Every North African town has a kasbah, a traditional administrative building made from mud and straw. This one, nestled against the High Atlas Mountains, is among the most impressive of its kind.
Reviewed By PaddyAdvice - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We were picked up (organised through our Riad in Marrakech) at 8am and drove 3/4 hours through the atlas Mountains and the desert to get here. The sights you'll see on the way are top drawer!
When you get there, you are allocated a guide and make your way over to the Kazbah. The way over includes navigating your way over a small river to which you walk over sand bags, not a problem for me and my wife but this was an issue with an elderly couple who were not able to cross. The kazbah has a lot of stairs to so be ready for a hike when you get there. Seeing this place and learning the history of it is deffo up there with one of the best sites iv been to. So glas we made this trip!
After, we were told we had to pay 25dhm each for the entry to the site, this was an issue for as i had no cash and d only bank card. I was told i would get an ATM in one of the hotels nearby but this wasn't the case, sorted in the end but best have some cash on you to save this confusion.
Next we were taken to a nearby restaurant, This is a place that ALL the tour groups go to so probably have an agreement/income from taking tourists there. This restarunt (l'oasis d'or) isnt the worst, but its definitely not the best either! Because everyone gos there from the tours, its packed so be prepared to wait a while for your order. The options are also limited due to the amount they need to cook. We were about £18 for 2 chicken tangines and 2x bottles of water. I think that if your going to pay this type of money which is slightly above average, you should be able to pick where you want to want rather than be herded in to a place thats average but have an agreemtn with the tour company.
Next we were taken to a a kazbah in Ouarzazate which was across from the musee du cinema.... Im not going to lie, This was a waste of 2 hours! There's a Kazbah here that has nothing in it except empty rooms! The museum we didn't bother with but we walked around the place which hasn't really got much to offer! I would recommend booking a tour that avoids going here as it a bit of a waste of time for us.
All in all, We enjoyed this trip, I would highly recommend visiting Ait Ben Haddou while visiting Morrocco.
8. Draa Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By GretaBruno - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Draa Valley is a very special place on earth with its very own energy. I was overwhelmed by the stunning beauty of nature, constantly changing colours, gorgeous villages… definitely a place to visit more than once!
9. Oasis Fint
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By OzEnigma - New York
We stopped in for lunch and had the best Moroccan meal of our 2 week trip. After so much stark red rock scenery (spectacular), it is incredible to see this lush green oasis that looks like something out of the movies. I love that this Oasis is the home of a single family who have recently built the B&B. It is great to have a swim in their lovely pool during the journey. It was very sweet that one of the very little girls had made a camel out of plaited palm frond to sell to us. This place will be one of our best memories of Morocco.
10. Crocoparc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
A huge crocodile head marks the main entrance of the parc. An innovative concept and a unique project in Agadir, in the south of Morocco. The farm within the Atlantic area contains more than 300 of Nil crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus). The architecture and the design of the parc give the feeling to be in a forest,offering you the sight of a lot of unique trees and plants varieties.
Reviewed By Angela N
Came on a sunny day as a solo traveller. The guide's were very welcoming and happy. There were so many exotic plants, water falls and trees. The crocodiles literally sunbathed all day. Was very interesting and took many photos and videos. There is a very nice cafe in the park. I ordered a margarita pizza and a pina cokada. The waiters were kind but the meal didn't taste that great. Probably as pizza isn't a Moroccan dish.
One hour was enough time to go around and eat. I paid 300 dirahms for my taxi there and back. Entrance was around 70 dirahms.
