Place Assarag — Attraction in Taroudant

RUDE AND AGGRESSIVE meets VERY KIND AND THOUGHTFUL. While the open area in Taroudant is quite nice, the salespeople are quite aggressive. I was quite shocked at how aggressive and confronting many people in the market area of this town were. The little shops that sell daily staples like bread and sweets are run by very kind people. The touristy area is the first place I’ve ever been accosted and then VIOLENTLY SWORN AT by a “local guide” someone trying to get us to visit shops he determined we should. I kindly told him that we were fine and didn’t need help and he EXPLODED in anger. The kind people of Taroudant were exceptional and quite kind. And were helpful in getting us to a safer place in the market. Such a stunning and...

This rectangular square in the Medina of Taroudant, Morocco is one of the main hubs for businesses in Taroudant, with several banks and ATM machines, a number of simple restaurants, cafes and a few modest hotels along its perimeter, with the center having some trees for shade.

From Place Assarag you will be able to enter the covered souks, and you may even take a horse and buggy taxi here from elsewhere.

At one end is the iconic Hotel Taroudant, which is a bargain for budget-conscious travelers. On my visits, the Cafe Oasis had...

From the busy street you can find a way into big market (Grand Souk) located just next to mosque. Don’t let the name fool you because it’s not nearly as big as one in agadir but it’s really nice and colourful. You can find anything from clothing to spices and fruits. Spent there 1 hour and getting lost in maze of stalls was unique experience on its own. Can’t say i saw any hustler and was feeling safe and secure whole time. Buying some spices in the end and getting loads of information about things I didn’t know made this a...