4 surf destinations, from the busiest point breaks to quiet fishing villages.
Morocco's best-known surf town: a lively fishing village with famous right-hand point breaks like Anchor Point, and sandy beaches nearby for first lessons.
A quiet village known as Banana Village, with Banana Point's wide, forgiving beach break and Taghazout's point breaks a few minutes away.
A relaxed village between Aourir and Taghazout, with a soft sandy beach break for beginners and a right-hand point break for longer rides.
A small fishing village further north, home to the Bay: one of the longest and gentlest waves in Morocco, loved by beginners and longboarders.
All four towns share the same Atlantic swell and climate. What changes is the type of wave, how busy the lineups get and how far you are from the airport.
| Destination | Best for | Surf season | Water | Crowds | From Agadir airport | Surf camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taghazout | All levels, point breaks and a lively village | October to April | 18-22°C | Busy in peak season, especially at Anchor Point | 40 min | 5, from €547 |
| Aourir | Beginners and a quiet, local stay | October to April | 18-22°C | Quieter than Taghazout, especially early morning | 20 min | 6, from €350 |
| Tamraght | Beginners and improvers, relaxed village | October to April | 18-22°C | Moderate, quieter than central Taghazout | 30 min | 17, from €230 |
| Imsouane | Beginners, longboarders and long rides | Works year-round; biggest swells October to April | 17-21°C | Quieter and less developed than Taghazout | 1h 15 min | 4, from €550 |
Every town has a wave for learning, but the more experienced you are, the more Taghazout's point breaks come into play.
Imsouane's Bay is one of the gentlest long waves in Morocco. Aourir's Banana Point, Tamraght's beach break and Taghazout Bay are all soft, sandy waves for first lessons.
Tamraght Point, Hash Point and Panorama in Taghazout give longer rides on unbroken waves, and the Bay in Imsouane gets longer, walled-up sections as the swell builds.
Taghazout has the heaviest waves: Anchor Point and Killer Point are fast, powerful point breaks on bigger swells. In Imsouane, the Cathedral is the punchier option.
It depends on your level and the trip you want. Taghazout is the best-known surf town, with famous point breaks and a lively village for all levels. Tamraght and Aourir are quieter villages with beginner-friendly beach breaks, and Imsouane is known for the Bay, one of the longest and gentlest waves in Morocco.
Imsouane, Aourir and Tamraght are the easiest places to learn, with soft beach breaks and the long, mellow wave of Imsouane Bay. Taghazout also works for beginners: lessons happen at Taghazout Bay, a sandy beach south of the village, while the famous points are for more experienced surfers.
October to April brings the most consistent Atlantic swells and the best conditions at the point breaks. From June to September the waves are smaller and gentler, which suits complete beginners. The water stays around 17-22°C, so a wetsuit is recommended all year.
Fly to Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA), which has direct flights from many European cities. Aourir is about 20 minutes away by road, Tamraght about 30 minutes, Taghazout about 40 minutes and Imsouane about 1 hour 15 minutes. Many surf camps include an airport transfer or offer one as an extra.
Yes. Aourir, Tamraght and Taghazout sit next to each other along the coast north of Agadir, so surf camps there often drive guests to whichever spot suits the swell and their level on the day. Imsouane is further north, about an hour's drive from Taghazout.
No. Board and wetsuit rental are included in almost every surf camp package, and each camp's page lists exactly what's included before you book.
