with its tawny, fortified and crenel'ated ramparts, Taroudant's inhabitants cali it "the
little Marrakech". Peaceful and renowned for its Berber crafts, its souks hum with an
invigorating energy.

R town whose origins go way back in time, its surroundings are embellished with
orchards and plantations of eucalyptus, olive trees, pomegranate trees, orange groves
and palm groves that sway ali day with every passing wind.

The outskirts of Taroudant are a paradise for walkers keen to discover a centuries' old
civilisotion. These paths abandon the farming areas to explore undulating desert
valleys. The circuit covers the hanging village of Rmagour, the pink hou ses of Igherm
and the Tazzarine oasis, famous for its henna production.