Atlantic Coast & Anti-Atlas Hiking: From the Mountains to the Ocean
Hikes between the Anti-Atlas and the Atlantic coast: Imouzzer to Tamri beach, Imerdessen to Essaouira, traverses around Tafraout. Run by local agencies — book direct, 0% commission.
- Trips
- 9
- Length
- 4 to 17 days
- Max. altitude
- 2,601 m
9 treks listed
What to expect.
Between Agadir and Essaouira, the mountains run down to the Atlantic. These are low- and mid-altitude treks, walkable when the High Atlas is snowbound or baking: cliffs, coves, coastal villages and argan trees on one side, gorges and stone villages of the Anti-Atlas on the other.
On the coast there are two routes: the traverse from Imouzzer to Tamri beach, which starts in the hills inland from Agadir and finishes on the sand, and the walk from Imerdessen to Essaouira, open to all, along the shoreline. In the Anti-Atlas, the traverses around Tafraout and the Saghro massif have more dramatic terrain, gorges and fortified granaries.
The Anti-Atlas season runs from October to April; the coast can also be walked in spring and autumn, when the sea air takes the edge off the heat. For more on the massif, see the Anti-Atlas page; for winter, see winter treks. Nothing fits your dates? Tell us about your trip and a local agency will reply directly.
Asked before every departure.
Is the coastal walk to Essaouira difficult?
No, it's the easiest route on this page: little ascent, clifftop paths and stretches of sand. It suits occasional walkers in good health. Sun and wind are the main challenges, so protect yourself and bring a windproof layer.
Can you swim during these treks?
Sometimes, on certain beaches at the end of a stage. The Atlantic stays cool and currents can be strong on this coast, so only swim where your guide says it's safe, and never alone.