Craft
The Silver Craft
Deep inside the Souk des Bijoutiers, master jewelers — the Maâlems — keep alive a tradition that predates the city itself. Discover the symbolism hidden in every Fibula brooch.
The Essence
A city forged in silver, sheltered by ancient walls
Nestled behind five kilometers of ochre ramparts, Tiznit pulses with a quiet energy. Here, master jewelers shape silver into stories, the call to prayer echoes off sun-baked walls, and the Atlantic waits just twenty minutes away. This is not mass tourism — this is slow, intentional discovery.
1881
Year the ramparts were built
5 km
Of historic walls surrounding the medina
5
Monumental gates into the old city
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Reasons to linger a little longer
The Heritage Vault
Roots run deep here
Architecture
The Ramparts & Five Gates
Five kilometers of ochre walls, five monumental gates — each with a story. From Bab Aglou to Bab el Khemis, walk the perimeter of history.
Origin
The Source Bleue
Legend says a holy woman named Lalla Tiznit struck the earth and water appeared. The blue spring that gave birth to a city still flows at its heart.
Featured Guide
10 Things You Can't Find on Google Maps in Tiznit
The hidden tea terrace with a view of the Atlas. The unmarked door that leads to a 19th-century synagogue. The alley where the best Tafarnout is baked before dawn. This is the guide only a local could write.
Read the Guide"The real Tiznit isn't on the main streets. It's one turn deeper."
The Explorer's Guide
Plan your journey
The Slow 48 Hours
A curated two-day itinerary for travelers who want depth over breadth. Skip the tourist traps, find the real pulse of the city.
Read the itineraryAglou & Beyond
Twenty minutes west, the Atlantic crashes against red cliffs. Fishing caves, paragliding, and beaches the crowds haven't found yet.
Explore the coastThe Souk Survival Guide
Navigate the Tuesday market like a local. What to buy, where to bargain, and the one stall you absolutely cannot miss.
Navigate the souk
Discover
Explore the city
Key landmarks and hidden gems across Tiznit and the surrounding region.
Cultural Storytelling
The soul of the city
Monthly Series
Faces of Tiznit
From the woman baking Tafarnout bread before dawn to the young artist reimagining Berber motifs — meet the people who give this city its heartbeat.
Meet the locals
Food & Ritual
Souss-Massa Flavors
Stories of argan oil cooperatives, the ritual of mint tea, and recipes passed down through generations.
Taste the stories
Annual Event
Timizart Silver Festival
When the city celebrates its silver soul. What to expect, when to go, and why this festival matters.
Plan your visit
Recurring Series
Keep exploring
Then & Now
Archival and modern photos of the Medina, side by side. See how time has shaped — and preserved — this city.
The Artisan's Bench
Photo essays focused on the hands of workers — silver, leather, pottery. The craft in close-up.
Hidden Corners
One door, one alley, one riad garden. The details you walk past — until someone shows you.