Tiznit at a glance
Tiznit is a fortified old town in southern Morocco, known for its silver jewellery. The medina lies behind a long wall, and two places help you find your way: the Place du Mechouar and the gate called Bab Oulad Jerrar. The town is a natural stop between Agadir and the coast around Mirleft and Sidi Ifni.
If you do not want to drive yourself, a day trip from Agadir that combines Tiznit and Legzira is the simplest way to see it. A day trip costs €65 for adults and €30 for children aged 1 to 15 in 2026. The details are in the table below.
Tiznit day trip and other ways to get there
Examples with 2026 prices. Tours are one operator's product, not a market range.
| Option | Duration | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day trip Legzira and Tiznit from Agadir, daily, start 08:15 | 9 to 10 hours, ends about 18:00 | €65 adults, €30 children aged 1 to 15 | Pick-up, vehicle, guide and lunch. Drinks are not included |
| Two-day tour from Agadir with Tiznit, Legzira, Sidi Ifni and El Borj | 2 days | €175 per adult | Camp overnight and the meals described. Drinks are not included |
| Drive yourself on the N1 | 1 h 20 min to under 2 hours each way | – | 85 to 95 km from Agadir, depending on the route |
The Legzira and Tiznit day trip does not list Sidi Ifni as a stop. If Sidi Ifni is your goal, look at the two-day option or plan your own route. For most visitors who stay in Agadir, the day trip is the easiest start, and a rental car suits those who want to stop on the coast.
Our pick: a private jeep tour to Tiznit
This private jeep trip visits the medina of Tiznit, so you can see the town on a day out from Agadir.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Tiznit and Legzira tours from Agadir
Day trips and longer routes from Agadir to Tiznit, Legzira and the southern coast, with live prices and availability.
The medina and the town wall
Tiznit is a walled town, and the wall is the main thing to see. Dates for the wall range from the 19th century back to the 11th, so treat any date as approximate. For a visit it makes little difference. Walk along it, then enter through one of the gates and move toward the Place du Mechouar.
Opening hours of shops and the souk vary, so ask locally and take the day at an easy pace. Bring cash in dirhams, because small shops may take only cash.
The silver souk and market day
Tiznit is known for silver jewellery.
The jewellers' souk
Silver is sold in a traditional jewellers' souk, along the Rue Imzilne and in a newer silver souk. Walk through both before you buy anything, because pieces and prices differ from shop to shop.
Thursday market
Thursday is the usual weekly market day. Do not treat it as the only day the jewellery shops open, and check the current day locally before you build a plan around it.
Buying silver
Do not assume a piece is solid silver. Ask what it is made of, compare two or three shops, and agree the price before you pay.
Combine Tiznit with the coast
From Tiznit, the coast is close. Aglou beach is about 20 minutes by car, and the Mirleft page covers the bays further south. Legzira, with its red cliffs and a rock arch, is described on the Legzira page. For the road from the airport, see getting there from Agadir.
If you are building a longer route, Agadir excursions lists what else you can add from the city.
Plan the rest of your trip
More on this part of Morocco.
Tiznit: frequently asked questions
How far is Tiznit from Agadir?
About 85 to 95 km on the N1, which is roughly 1 h 20 min to under 2 hours by road. The exact time depends on the route and traffic.
Is Tiznit worth a day trip?
Yes, if you like old towns and craft shopping. A day trip combines Tiznit with Legzira for €65 per adult and €30 per child aged 1 to 15 in 2026, with lunch included and a start at 08:15.
When is the Tiznit market?
Thursday is the usual market day. Check the current day locally, and do not assume the jewellery shops open only on that day.
What is Tiznit known for?
Silver jewellery, the town wall around the old medina and its position on the road to Mirleft and Sidi Ifni.
Does the day trip include Sidi Ifni?
No. The Legzira and Tiznit day trip does not list Sidi Ifni as a stop. A two-day tour from Agadir does include it.
Is this the official Sidi Ifni website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not the website of the municipality of Sidi Ifni, the Moroccan National Tourist Office or the region, and it is not connected to any tour operator, surf school or hotel.