2 Best Hotels in Taroudant, Agadir and the Southern Atlantic Coast

This luxury boutique hotel is a true eco-lodge, located in the countryside 8 km (5 miles) from Taroudant; it was built using local materials and traditional techniques but offers all the modern conveniences. The rooms are individually designed and decorated with local rugs, tapestries, and earthenware. The water from the bathrooms is recycled into the surrounding designer gardens with exotic plants from around the world. Two swimming pools, a spa, library, restaurant, bar, and sundeck with panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains add much to the comfort and pleasure. The hotel has been awarded a "Green Key" in recognition of its responsible and sustainable operations.

This 18th-century pasha's palace hotel has seen better days, welcoming ambassadors and aristocracy, but still retains a sense of the grand, starting with the giant courtyard at the center and exotic gardens. With more than 100 rooms, it feels more like a village than a palace and is popular with large bus groups. Ask for the newly renovated rooms or one of the self-contained riads. There are also two swimming pools, a restaurant, and bar.