Souss-Massa
Tiznit
Silver jewellery and walls in the Souss.
Tiznit at a glance
- Region
- Souss-Massa
- Province or prefecture
- Tiznit (province)
- Status
- Province capital
- Population
- 74,699 (2014 census)
- Area
- Not available
- Elevation
- 260 m
- Coordinates
- 29.697, -9.732
- Postal code
- 85000
- Phone area code
- +212 528
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca (see note on Ramadan)
- Local names
- Tiznit (French) · تيزنيت (Arabic)
- Best time to visit
- Year-round; October to May for warmth without peak heat
Population is from the 2014 census (HCP) and is being updated. Climate figures are indicative regional profiles. Confirm details with official sources before relying on them.
About Tiznit
Tiznit is a walled southern town known for Amazigh silver jewellery, with beaches at Aglou and nearby Sidi Ifni.
History
Sultan Hassan I founded and fortified Tiznit in 1881 to control the south.
Things to see in Tiznit
- Silver souk
- City walls
- Source Bleue
- Aglou beach
Climate and best time to visit
Atlantic semi-arid. Mild all year with warm, sunny days and cooler nights. Atlantic winds are common, especially on the coast in summer.
Best time to visit: Year-round; October to May for warmth without peak heat. Indicative regional profile.
Getting to Tiznit
- By air
- Agadir Al Massira (AGA), about 100 km away.
- By train
- There is no ONCF station; buses link to Agadir and Guelmim.
- By bus
- CTM, Supratours and regional bus companies serve most routes; grand taxis cover shorter hops. Check current schedules.
- By road
- Reached by national roads and, on many routes, the motorway network. Check road conditions in winter, especially in mountain areas.
Economy
Jewellery, farming, fishing and tourism.
Food and drink
Argan oil, fish and Berber tagines.
Festivals and events
Moussems and Amazigh cultural events; check listings.
Where to stay
Options are mostly mid-range hotels and family-run guesthouses. In peak season and holidays it is wise to reserve in advance.