HOTELHOTELHOTELand August, although recent droughts have frequently reduced them to a trickle. Given the
stream of tourist stalls and faux guides (unofficial guides) leading to the falls, you may prefer
Paradise Valley.
When it’s flowing, water falls off the edge of the plateau in several chutes, running down one
cliff face known as the Bride’s Veil. The path to the foot of the falls finishes at an iridescent blue
plunge pool with overhanging rocks and foliage. If you can cross the river here, you can climb to
a plateau and see the top plunge pool, and caves once inhabited by hippies. The steep, 4km
road from Immouzzer village down to the path is one of many walks in the region.
The area turns white in spring when the almond trees blossom. There is a honey harvest and
festival in July and August, and around late November you may be lucky enough to witness the
olive harvest, when villagers climb into the trees to shake the olives from the branches.
Thursday is souq day.
Sleeping & Eating
There are two cafes at the bottom of the path to the falls, and one on the way up.
Hôtel des Cascades €€
( 0528 21 88 08; www.cascades-hotel.net, in French; s/d Dh462/572; ) In a wonderful
location on the edge of Immouzzer village, perched high above the valley, this hotel is set in a
riotous garden with tennis courts. Flower baskets and artwork decorate the terrace and
corridors; the 27 spacious rooms have small balconies, and there’s a restaurant (set menu
Dh180). A 4km path descends from the garden to the cascades.
Auberge Bab Immouzer €
( 0670 13 10 06; Paradise Valley; r incl breakfast Dh300; ) The new kid in the valley has
nine en-suite rooms with tiled floors, and a series of terraces overlooking the neighbouring
palmeraie (palm grove) and valley. The restaurant’s smoked-glass windows allow you to enjoy
the views during the bright days.
Auberge le Panoramic €
( 0528 21 67 09; Paradise Valley; s/d incl half-board Dh250/450; ) This route du miel
stop has a gobsmacking view down the valley from its terrace, where you can eat a simple
dinner of Moroccan salad and tajine, and breakfast on two homemade honeys. The basic
rooms share a bathroom with sit-down toilet and cold shower. The same family runs nearby
Hôtel Tifrit (single/double from Dh250/500).
Getting There & Away
An unreliable local bus runs from Agadir bus station to Immouzzer (Dh30, three hours) – if there
are enough passengers. You’ll then have to wait until the following morning for the unreliable
bus back. A better option is a grand taxi (Dh35), easiest on Thursday, which is market day.
Hotels and travel agencies in Agadir offer coach tours to Immouzzer.