Why "Paradise Valley 2" Isn't One Confirmed Place

Searches for a "second Paradise Valley Morocco" or "Paradise Valley alternative route" turn up genuine, independent references — but they don't agree on what they're describing. This is worth being upfront about rather than inventing a tidy single answer: it's most likely that "Paradise Valley 2" functions as a loose, informal label different travelers and guides apply to whichever quieter spot they personally know, rather than one specific, universally recognized location. That doesn't make it a myth — both options below are genuine, independently reported places — it just means you shouldn't expect a single signposted "Paradise Valley 2" to show up on a map.

Option 1: The Further Pool (Tiqaldnine)

From the main Paradise Valley parking area, most visitors stop at the first accessible pool. Continuing further up the valley leads to another rock pool, referred to in at least one independent account as "Tiqaldnine Vallée du Paradis" — reached by a notably longer walk than the main pool, which is exactly why it stays quieter. If your main goal is simply escaping the crowds at the first pool without a fundamentally different trip, this is the more accessible of the two options, since it's an extension of the same valley rather than a separate destination.

Option 2: The Second Valley (Tizgui)

A genuinely separate valley, referred to locally as Tizgui, sits roughly 10 km past the main tourist area. Independent hiking-focused sources describe it as having the same palm groves and rock pools as the main Paradise Valley, but quieter and more authentic, with small Berber villages along the route — a source specifically working in guided hiking in this exact region states a preference for this valley over the main one. This is the more genuinely distinct alternative of the two, a different valley rather than a further point in the same one.

How They Compare to the Main Valley

How to Actually Find Either One

Neither of these is reliably signposted or easy to locate independently on a first visit — this is exactly the kind of local knowledge a guide genuinely earns their fee for, rather than a route you should expect to navigate from a blog post alone. If a quieter alternative is your priority, the most reliable approach is asking a local guide directly whether they know Tiqaldnine or Tizgui specifically by name, rather than assuming any guide automatically knows to offer it. Several local hiking-focused operators in the Taghazout area specifically build tours around these lesser-known routes.

Is It Worth Seeking Out?

If you've already done the main Paradise Valley and want a different, quieter experience on a return trip, yes — genuinely worth the extra effort. If this would be your only visit to the area, the main valley is still the more sensible first choice: easier to reach, well-documented, and the reason the location is famous in the first place. Treat the alternatives here as a "next time" recommendation rather than a reason to skip the main valley on a first visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradise Valley 2?

Not one official location — it's an informal term for a quieter alternative to the main valley, with two genuine independent options: a further pool (Tiqaldnine) and a separate second valley (Tizgui).

Is there really a second Paradise Valley in Morocco?

Sort of — Tizgui is a genuinely distinct valley about 10 km past the main area, though it isn't officially branded as "Paradise Valley 2."

How do I find the quieter alternative route?

Ask a local guide directly about Tiqaldnine or Tizgui by name — neither is reliably signposted for independent visitors.

Should I skip the main Paradise Valley for the quieter option?

Not on a first visit — the main valley is easier to reach and the reason the destination is well-known. Save the alternatives for a return trip.

Is the quieter route safe to find without a guide?

It's genuinely more difficult without local knowledge — a guide is a practical, worthwhile choice here rather than an unnecessary expense.

For general trip planning, Visit Morocco remains the official national tourism reference, and Google Maps is worth checking directly, since informal secondary trails and villages are inconsistently mapped.

Information on alternative routes in this guide is based on independently reported traveler and guide accounts at the time of writing (2026) and hasn't been independently field-verified by us — treat it as a starting point for asking local guides directly, not a confirmed, self-guided route.