Taghazout: Morocco's surf village, 30 minutes from Agadir
Right-hand point breaks, blue and white houses above the Atlantic, and Anchor Point. Here is what Taghazout is actually like — and how to get there.
Quick answer: Taghazout is a former fishing village about 20 km (roughly 30 minutes) north of Agadir, and it is Morocco’s surf capital. Its right-hand point breaks — Anchor Point above all — draw surfers from all over the world between autumn and spring. A local bus from Agadir costs 10-20 MAD (about £1-2); a taxi runs 150-250 MAD (about £12-20).
Why surfers keep coming back
Taghazout is not a resort that decided to add surfing. It is a working village of blue and white houses stacked above the sea, where the waves happen to be world class. The coast here bends in a way that lines up long, peeling right-hand point breaks — the kind of wave that lets you ride for a very long time — and the Atlantic swell arrives most reliably from autumn through spring.
The result is an unusual mix: serious surfers chasing Anchor Point, complete beginners taking their first lesson on the beach breaks south of town, and people who came for a week and are still here.
The surf spots
| Spot | Level | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point | Experienced | The famous one. A long right-hand point break and the reason Taghazout is on the world surf map. |
| Killer Point | Experienced | A fast, hollow right for confident surfers on a big swell. Named after the orcas sometimes seen offshore. |
| La Source | Intermediate | A steady right named after a freshwater spring under the cliff. Friendly — the natural step up from beginner. |
| Panorama | Beginner-friendly | Close to the village, and where a lot of people take their first lesson. |
| Devil’s Rock / Banana Beach | Beginner | Welcoming beach breaks on the Tamraght side, a few minutes south. Sand, gentle waves — ideal for schools and families. |
Taghazout Village or Taghazout Bay?
This is the choice that actually shapes your trip, and the two are very different.
🏄 The village
Authentic, scruffy and social. Affordable guesthouses and surf camps, right at the foot of the breaks. You walk to the surf, eat where the locals eat, and there is no gate.
🏨 Taghazout Bay
The modern, planned resort just along the coast: bigger hotels, golf, manicured everything. Comfortable, but you are a drive from village life.
Getting to Taghazout from Agadir
| How | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus | 10-20 MAD (~£1-2) | Cheapest by a mile. Slow, local, perfectly fine. |
| Taxi | 150-250 MAD (~£12-20) | Agree the fare before you get in. About 30 minutes. |
| Hire car | Fuel | The coast road is easy and genuinely beautiful. Best if you want to explore Tamraght and Imsouane too. |
Coming straight from Al Massira airport? Taghazout is on the far side of Agadir, so budget for the transfer accordingly — most surf camps will arrange a pick-up if you ask.
Beyond the surf
Even non-surfers find a week here easy. Paradise Valley is a gorge of natural pools in the foothills, an easy half-day trip. The Imouzzer waterfalls sit further into the Ida Outanane mountains, spectacular and swimmable depending on the season. Tamraght is 4 km south — quieter, greener, popular with people who find Taghazout too busy. And Agadir itself is 30 minutes away, with its marina, its 6 km beach, the Souk El Had and the cable car.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Taghazout from Agadir?
About 20 km, which is roughly a 30 minute drive north along the coast road. A local bus costs 10 to 20 MAD, and a taxi is usually 150 to 250 MAD.
Is Taghazout in Agadir?
No. Taghazout is a separate village about 20 km north of Agadir, though it sits in the same region and many people visit both on one trip. Agadir is a city of several hundred thousand people; Taghazout is a small village.
How do you get from Agadir to Taghazout?
Three realistic options: the local bus for 10 to 20 MAD, a taxi for around 150 to 250 MAD with the fare agreed before you set off, or a hire car. The coastal road is straightforward and takes about 30 minutes.
Is Taghazout good for beginners?
Yes, as long as you pick the right spot. The famous point breaks such as Anchor Point and Killer Point are for experienced surfers, but the beach breaks at Devil's Rock and Banana Beach on the Tamraght side are gentle and sandy, and Panorama near the village is where most first lessons happen.
When is the best time to surf in Taghazout?
Autumn through spring is when the Atlantic swell is most reliable, which is why the village is busiest then. Summer is quieter and the waves are generally smaller, which suits beginners and surf schools.
Is Taghazout worth visiting if you do not surf?
Many people think so. Paradise Valley and its natural pools, the Imouzzer waterfalls, the village itself and the coast road all work without a board. That said, Taghazout is a small place built around surfing, so if you want nightlife or shopping you will be heading to Agadir.
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