Taroudant (Berber: ⵜⴰⵔⵓⴷⴰⵏⵜ; Arabic: تارودانت‎‎) is a city in the Sous Valley in southern Morocco. It is situated east of Agadir on the road to Ouarzazate and the Sahara desert and south of Marrakesh. The town is known as the "Grandmother of Marrakesh" because it looks like a smaller Marrakesh with its surrounding ramparts. In the sixteenth century, the Saadians briefly used Taroudant as a capital before they moved onwards to Marrakesh. Today, the city has the feel of a small fortified market town on a caravan route. Taroudant is known for its local crafts, including jewellery and carpets. Unlike Marrakesh, almost the entire city of Taroudant is located inside its walls. A new part of the city is being developed outside the city walls around the campus of a faculty of the Ibn Zohr University of Agadir.

This is a comprehensive travel guide for Taroudant in Morocco. From budgeting tips to finding the best spots, this travel guide has got all the insider information to explore Taroudant like a local. Taroudant is located at a short trip away from Marrakesh a major city in Morocco. Marrakesh, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Jardin Majorelle, Djemaa El Fna, Ali Ben Youssef Medersa. If you want to fly to the destination, you can choose the nearest major airport to take a flight. The nearest major airport is Marrakech Menara Airport. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.

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