Map of Tiznit: Medina, Gates & Souks
An interactive map of Tiznit, Morocco, plus the layout of the walled medina, its gates and souks, and driving distances to Aglou, Agadir, Mirleft, Sidi Ifni and Tafraoute.
Interactive Map of Tiznit
Tap a marker for details. Positions of medina landmarks are approximate; use the links below for turn-by-turn directions.
Open Tiznit in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Carte de Tiznit · خريطة تيزنيت. New to the area? Start with where Tiznit is in Morocco.
Understanding Tiznit's Layout
City Structure
Tiznit is organized in concentric zones, each with distinct character:
The Three Zones
- Historic Medina (Center): Enclosed by roughly 5 km of ramparts built after 1882, traditional layout with narrow streets radiating from Place Al Mechouar
- Colonial Quarter (Inner Ring): 1920s-1960s development with wider streets, administrative buildings
- Modern Extensions (Outer Ring): Post-1970s growth including industrial zone, new residential areas
Orientation Points
City Center: 29.6974° N, 9.7316° W
Elevation: roughly 200–250 metres above sea level
Distance to the ocean: about 15 km to Aglou beach (north-west)
Postcode: 85000
Essential Locations
Historic Monuments
Grand Mosque
Central medina, magnificent minaret visible throughout the old city.
Source Bleue
The sacred spring at the heart of the medina, reached through narrow alleys behind the old hammam.
Place Al Mechouar
The historic palace square, effectively the old-city main square, surrounded by administrative buildings and cafés.
Souk des Bijoutiers
The silver market, with active workshops along the alleys.
The Five Gates
Bab Aglou (West)
Main entrance, facing the direction of the ocean.
Bab El Khemis (North)
Access to the Thursday market area.
Bab Targua (East)
Historic caravan-route gate.
Bab Oulad Jarrar (South)
Agricultural-side gate.
Bab Jdid (Southeast)
"New" gate, added in the twentieth century.
Practical Services
Grand Taxi Station
Regional transport hub, north of the medina; taxis leave for Agadir, Sidi Ifni, Mirleft, Tafraout, and other towns as they fill up.
CTM / Supratours Bus Stations
National bus services depart from offices in the new town; long-distance buses to Agadir, Marrakech, Casablanca, and Rabat.
Thursday Market
Weekly regional market, north of the walls near Bab El Khemis.
Hospital
Main public medical facility, new town.
Post Office (PTT)
Postal and some banking services; central new town.
Where Accommodations Are
Medina Riads
Concentrated inside the walls, especially around Source Bleue and near the Grand Mosque. Best located through booking platforms; see Where to Stay.
New-Town Hotels
Larger hotels sit along and near Avenue Hassan II in the new town, a short walk from Bab Aglou.
Aglou Beach
Apartments and small campsites sit along the coast roughly 15 km west of Tiznit; see Aglou & Beyond.
Where to Eat
Inside the Medina
Small home-style restaurants, mid-range tagine places, and café-bakeries cluster along the main medina streets and around Place Al Mechouar.
Near the Gates
Cafés and simple grill places sit just inside and outside the main gates — convenient for breakfast and late lunches.
New Town
Rotisserie chicken shops, sandwich places, pastry shops and slightly larger restaurants line the main avenues in the newer neighbourhoods.
Aglou Coast
Fresh seafood from beachside restaurants when the boats have been out; see Aglou & Beyond.
Shopping Areas
Medina Souks
Traditional crafts — silver, leather, textiles — concentrated inside the walls around Souk des Bijoutiers.
Avenue Hassan II
Modern shops and cafés along the main new-town artery.
Supermarkets
Full-size supermarkets sit on the outskirts of town, useful for bulk groceries and things tourists occasionally forget (sunscreen, basic toiletries).
Ensemble Artisanal
The state craft centre, with fixed prices and a reasonable cross-section of local craft types — good for a first look before souk shopping.
Recommended Walking Routes
Route 1: Medina Heritage Walk
Start: Bab Aglou → End: Source Bleue
Route Details:
- Enter through Bab Aglou (morning light best for photos)
- Turn right to Place Al Mechouar (5 min)
- Visit Grand Mosque exterior (10 min)
- Navigate to Souk des Bijoutiers (15 min exploring)
- Exit via narrow passage to Source Bleue (10 min)
- Rest at spring gardens (5 min)
Highlights: Silver workshops, mint tea at Place Al Mechouar, fountain architecture
Best Time: 9-11 AM or 4-6 PM (avoid midday heat)
Route 2: Ramparts Circuit
Start/End: Bab El Khemis (circular route)
Route Details:
- Start Bab El Khemis, walk counterclockwise
- Follow exterior wall to Bab Aglou (20 min)
- Continue to Bab Oulad Jarrar (25 min)
- Curve to Bab Jdid (20 min)
- Complete circuit to Bab Targua (15 min)
- Return to start (10 min)
Highlights: Complete fortification views, sunset from southwest corner, local neighborhoods
Tip: Bring water, limited shade
Route 3: Market to Medina
Start: Thursday Market → End: Medina Center
Route Details:
- Exit market main entrance heading south
- Follow Avenue Mohammed V (10 min)
- Enter medina through Bab El Khemis (5 min)
- Navigate to central square (15 min)
Thursday Special: Follow locals carrying purchases, natural navigation aid
Navigation Tips & Tricks
Medina Navigation
The Minaret Method
The Grand Mosque minaret is visible from most medina points. Keep it to your right = heading toward Bab Aglou (west). Keep it to your left = heading toward Bab Targua (east).
Use Place Al Mechouar as Home Base
The large square near Bab Aglou is the easiest landmark to find again: most visitors' routes to the jewellery souk, the Grand Mosque and Source Bleue start here.
Modern City Navigation
- Avenue Hassan II: Main artery, runs north-south
- Avenue Mohammed V: Connect old to new, east-west
- Petit taxi zones: Blue taxis only within city limits
Distance & Time Reference
From Tiznit Center To:
| Destination | Distance | By Car | By Grand Taxi | Grand taxi seat (approx. MAD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglou Beach | 15 km | 20 min | 20 min | 15-20 |
| Mirleft | 40 km | 35 min | 45 min | 30-40 |
| Sidi Ifni | 75 km | 1h 10min | 1h 30min | 50-60 |
| Agadir | 90 km | 1h 15min | 1h 30min | 60-70 |
| Tafraoute | 107 km | 2h–2h 30min | 2h 30min | 70-80 |
| Guelmim | 120 km | 1h 45min | 2h | 80-90 |
| Taroudant | ~165 km (via Agadir) | 2h 30min | Change in Inezgane | — |
Road distances are approximate. Grand-taxi fares are fixed per seat but change with fuel prices — treat the figures above as a rough guide and confirm at the taxi rank. See our guides to day trips from Tiznit and Agadir to Tiznit.
Offline Navigation Solutions
When GPS Fails
Download Before You Go:
- Maps.me: Full offline maps, includes Tiznit medina paths
- Google Maps Offline: Download Tiznit area (uses ~50MB)
- OsmAnd: Most detailed for hiking trails around city
Physical Maps Available:
- Tourist Office: Free basic map (when open)
- Hotel Reception: Most hotels have photocopied maps
- Bookshops and newsagents: occasionally stock regional road maps
Pro Tip: Screenshot your route before entering the medina. Cell signal is weak within the walls, but screenshots work offline.
Emergency & Essential Services
Medical
Public Hospital
Tiznit's main public hospital is in the new town south of the medina. For acute emergencies, call 15 (national medical emergency number).
Pharmacies
Pharmacies are spread across the new town and around the medina gates. A rotating "pharmacie de garde" covers nights and weekends; each pharmacy posts the current roster in its window.
Private Clinics
Private clinics and consulting cabinets for common specialisms exist in the new town. Your accommodation can usually recommend one if needed.
Security & Admin
Police
General emergency number in Morocco: 19 (police in cities).
Gendarmerie Royale
For incidents outside city limits and on highways: 177.
Municipality
The municipal offices are near the centre of the new town and handle permits and official documents.
Banking
ATM Locations (24/7)
- Major Moroccan banks have ATMs around Place Al Mechouar, near the main gates and along the new-town avenues
- Use ATMs attached to a bank branch during opening hours where possible
Note: ATMs may run empty Thursday evening/Friday
Navigating the Medina
Practical Tips for Finding Your Way
Follow the Walls
The medina's ramparts are continuous. When you get turned around, walking until you hit a wall and following it will eventually bring you to a named gate — the easiest way to re-orient.
Use the Main Gates as Anchors
Memorising the approximate direction of the closest two gates to your accommodation saves a lot of time. The five named gates (Bab Aglou, Bab El Khemis, Bab Targua, Bab Oulad Jarrar, Bab Jdid) are marked clearly and easily visible on most maps.
Ask — Politely
If genuinely lost, ask a shopkeeper or older resident rather than a child. A short polite interaction, in French or Arabic where possible, is almost always enough to get good directions to the nearest landmark.
Respect Private & Religious Space
Do not enter mosques or shrines unless you are sure they are open to non-Muslim visitors — most in Morocco are not. Passages that look like shortcuts are often private; don't assume open doors mean public access.
Finding Your Way
Tiznit rewards those who get lost. The medina's apparent chaos follows ancient logic - water flow, wind direction, social hierarchies embedded in stone. Each wrong turn teaches the right way.
Modern Tiznit spreads logically from this historic core, but even the new neighborhoods maintain something of the medina's spirit. Streets curve when they should be straight, squares appear where roads should continue.
Use this map as a starting point, not a bible. The best discoveries in Tiznit come from following curiosity rather than coordinates. That said, knowing where you are helps you get wonderfully lost without getting desperately lost.
Final Navigation Tip: When truly lost in the medina, find children playing. They'll lead you to a main path for the price of a smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tiznit on the map of Morocco?
Tiznit is in south-west Morocco at about 29.70°N, 9.73°W, in the Souss-Massa region — roughly 90 km south of Agadir and 15 km inland from the Atlantic at Aglou.
Is there an offline map of Tiznit?
Yes — download the Tiznit area in Google Maps or use OpenStreetMap-based apps such as Organic Maps or OsmAnd before you arrive; mobile signal can be weak inside the medina.
Can cars drive into Tiznit's old medina?
Cars can use some main streets through the gates, but most medina lanes are too narrow. Park outside the walls or near your accommodation's nearest gate and walk in.
What are the main gates of Tiznit?
The best-known gates are Bab Aglou (towards the coast), Bab el Khemis (named after the Thursday market), Bab Targa and Bab Oulad Jarrar, plus later openings such as Bab Jdid.
Last reviewed on 3 October 2026.