Paradise Valley Agadir is one of the most breathtaking natural escapes in Morocco, a lush river oasis of rock pools, towering cliffs, and swaying palm trees hidden in the hills just 30 minutes from Tamraght. After a few days of surfing the Atlantic, Paradise Valley Agadir is the perfect place to relax, swim, and recharge.

Usually, the rhythm of our day here at Original Surf Morocco is centered around surfing. But when the sea is flat, windy, or just straight unmanageable, we take an excuse to explore a different side of Morocco–rare journey away from the sea, into the mountains and trees. 

The hike into Paradise Valley begins by winding up and down a series of steep mountains, dropping into a lush river. Steep cliffs run along the water’s edge, which is vibrant and flowing after this year’s strong winter rains.

Massive palm trees frame the trail, gentle giants swaying with the breeze. As you trek deeper into the valley, secret get-a-aways begin to pop up left and right, where Moroccans have set up their own oasis hangouts of hammocks, cafes, art spaces and the likes.

After about half an hour of winding deeper into the valley along the river, the trail leads to a series of smoothly carved out turquoise swimming holes. The pools are deep and clear, the occasional school of fish coming up to nibble your toes. Small waterfalls connecting the pools make perfect smooth waterslides.

Every so often a dare devil climbs up the steep rock walls surrounding the pools, and makes the 10 meter jump into the crystal clear waters. 

As an adventurer begins to scramble to the top, the chilled-out crowd of sunbathers and swimmers begins to watch in anticipation, sometimes even erupting into cheers when the jump is finally made. 

Hours can seamlessly flow by in this relaxed sway of Paradise Valley. Stretched out like a lizard on the warm slabs of rock, dipping into the cool, perfect waters when it gets too hot, time dissolves into the passing rhythm of the sun. Paradise Valley is one of the most visited natural sites in the Souss-Massa region. Visit Morocco has more information on the area

At the end of the day, we slowly made our way back along the winding trail, feeling recharged, refreshed, and ready for the evening ahead – a calm sunset yoga session followed by a classic Moroccan dinner, settling in for the evening and preparing for the next day of surf.

Paradise Valley is one of the excursions we offer from our surf camp in Morocco. You can also book it as part of our Agadir excursions programme.