Tafraoute is a city in the Anti Atlas region of Morocco.
Getting into and out of Tafraoute is time consuming with at least 3 hours per direction to the next large town. But the drives themselves are very worthwhile for the beautiful views. The R104 between Tiznit and Tafraoute is locally known as "the road of the 400 turns" and a motorcyclists' favourite.
From Agadir the R105 leads to Tafraoute in 3 hours.
From Taroudant, the P1723 leads south to the R106 which gets you onto the R105 to Tafraoute (3 hours).
Coming from Tiznit on the R104, in a small settlement called Jemaa-Ida-Oussemlal, there is a junction with signs both pointing to Tafraoute; One says 40 km and the other 60 km. The 40-km route is the northern fork. The longer route goes via Izerbi and is the newly resurfaced road.
Buses to Tafraoute leave regularly throughout the day from Tiznit. Takes about 3½ hours. (Look for the green coloured LUX city buses.)
Shared taxis go from Agadir (3 hours) and Tiznit (3.5 hours).
Hike out into the desert to Chapeau de Napoléon or Rochers Peints.
In the restaurant of Hotel Tanger, down at the bridge in the city center. They serve cheap but delicious Tajines.
Ait Mansour Gorge, a beautiful oasis a short distance from Tafraoute. Can be done in a day trip, but there are very few buses. Hitchhiking is a good way to get back to Tafraoute.
Gdourt a picturesque village above an oasis near Ait Mansour.
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