Atlantic coast north of Agadir
Things to do in Taghazout
A fishing village turned surf town, with point breaks running down the whole coast.
Taghazout is a small village 20 km north of Agadir that became Morocco’s surf capital. Anchor Point, Killer Point and Panorama break within a few kilometres, and the season runs when the north Atlantic swells arrive, roughly September to April.
Outside the water it stays low-key: cafés on the roof terraces, yoga and surf camps, and the argan hills immediately inland. Paradise Valley is half an hour away.
Travel guide to Taghazout
Best things to do
Surf lessons for beginners at Panorama and Devil’s Rock, right-hand points for the experienced, and yoga between sessions.
Best time to visit
September to April for swell. Summer is flatter, warmer and better for learning.
How to get there
40 minutes from Agadir’s Al Massira Airport by road; about three and a half hours from Marrakech.
How long to stay
A week if you are surfing. Two or three nights if it is a stop on a coastal route.
Practical tips
Water is cold for Morocco — a 3/2 wetsuit most of the year. Board hire and lessons are easy to arrange on the day.
Top attractions in Taghazout
Anchor Point
The long right-hander that made the village’s name.
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Taghazout Beach
The village bay, where the fishing boats and the beginner lessons share the sand.
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Paradise Valley
Palm gorge and rock pools half an hour inland, best after winter rain.
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Tamraght
The neighbouring village, quieter, with Devil’s Rock at the river mouth.
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Banana Beach
A wide sandy beach between the two villages, good for learners and camels.
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Imsouane
A fishing harbour about 70 km north by road, with one of the longest rides in the country.
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Frequently asked questions about Taghazout
What are the best things to do in Taghazout?
Surf the points, take lessons at Panorama or Banana Beach, and spend a day at Paradise Valley or Imsouane.
How many days should I spend in Taghazout?
Surf trips run a week. As part of a coastal route, two nights is enough.
Is Taghazout good for beginners?
Yes. The beach breaks at Banana and Devil’s Rock are gentle and the village is full of surf schools.
When is the best surf season?
September to April, when north Atlantic swells reach the coast.
How far is Taghazout from Agadir?
About 20 km, 40 minutes by road.
Where is Taghazout?
On the Atlantic coast of south-western Morocco, 19 km north of Agadir, in the Souss-Massa region. Agadir’s Al Massira Airport is about 40 minutes away by road.
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