Taghazout in a nutshell
Taghazout lies on the Atlantic coast in the Agadir-Taghazout tourism area. The national tourism office describes it as a former fishing village with surf and accommodation offers. Regional sources put it roughly 20 km from Agadir. The village has lanes, cafés and surf shops, and it is the starting point for most visitors who come for the waves.
Do not mix up the village with Taghazout Bay. That is a separate resort development on the same coast with beach hotels, a golf course and apartments. This guide covers both, plus Tamraght, Aourir and Imsouane. It is an independent site, not run by a tourism office, a hotel, a surf camp or a tour company. Prices are listed as published in 2026 and they change.
What this guide covers
One stretch of coast, five places.
Taghazout
The village with its lanes, cafés and surf shops. Several surf spots lie close by, some for beginners and some for experienced surfers only.
Surf guide →Tamraght and Aourir
Villages south of Taghazout. A sandy beach break near Tamraght is used for lessons, and Banana Point is placed in Aourir.
Tamraght →Taghazout Bay
The resort area with beach hotels, a golf course and a new Marriott that opened in July 2026.
Taghazout Bay →Imsouane
A surf village to the north, reached by a direct shuttle that takes 1 hour 15 minutes from Taghazout.
Imsouane →Our picks: tours around Taghazout
A beginner surf lesson, a boat trip with fishing and a quad safari.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Half-day boat trip with fishing and a fish barbecue
Fishing with equipment, a barbecued fish lunch and a swim stop are included, with van pickup and return. Towel, sun protection and tips are not.
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Beginner surf lesson in a group of up to six
Board, wetsuit, a local instructor, free practice time and transport to the surf spot from Taghazout and nearby. Pickup in Agadir is an optional extra at €22 per car for up to six.
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Quad bike safari through dunes and along the beach
Four hours with a guide, helmet and goggles, a safety briefing, a tea break and time for photos, with hotel pickup and return. Food is not included.
Check availability →Tours and surf lessons around Taghazout
Surf lessons, quad and camel trips, Paradise Valley and boat trips, with live prices and availability.
Plan your trip
Start with the page that matches your question.
Things to do in Taghazout
Twelve experiences, from the village lanes to a surf lesson and a golf round.
Surfing in Taghazout
Spots with their levels, the winter season and the hazards to know about.
Surf camps compared
What published weekly packages include and how to read their prices.
Tamraght and Aourir
Where the surf villages south of Taghazout sit and how they differ.
Imsouane
The long wave, the shuttle from Taghazout and what is known about the village.
Taghazout Bay
Beach hotels, the golf course and the 27 versus 18 hole question.
Yoga retreats
Surf and yoga packages with the prices and terms their operators publish.
Getting to Taghazout
Airport bus, shuttle, taxi and the local bus lines, with 2026 prices.
Weather and surf seasons
Monthly temperatures and rain, and what to wear in the water.
Where to stay
The village, the bay or Tamraght: which area fits your plans.
Published prices at a glance
Examples from single operators in 2026. They are not a market range.
| What | Published price | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Airport bus to Agadir | MAD 50 one way | About 50 minutes; does not go to Taghazout |
| Private shuttle, airport to Taghazout | €10 | 1 hour 5 minutes; online booking required |
| Shuttle, Taghazout to Imsouane | €12 each way | 1 hour 15 minutes; departures 10:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. |
| Surf camp week | GBP 433 | 7 nights, 5 days of lessons, board, wetsuit, 7 dinners, airport transfers |
| Surf and yoga retreat | From €510 | 6 nights, 5 supervised surf days, 5 yoga sessions |
More detail is on the getting there and surf camps pages.
Good to know in autumn 2026
Where older guides are out of date.
Cash machines exist
An older claim says Taghazout has no cash machine. A surf camp now lists machines on the main road, about 50 m from its café. That is no guarantee that a machine works or has cash, so bring some dirham from the airport.
The Marriott is open
The Taghazout Bay Marriott opened in July 2026 with 250 rooms. Older articles that call it a future hotel are out of date.
Taghazout Bay →Golf: 27 or 18 holes
The resort describes the Tazegzout course with 27 holes. The national tourism office still lists 18. Both are published, so ask the club what is open.
The airport bus stops in Agadir
The ALSA Aerobus costs MAD 50 one way, but it runs between the airport and Agadir. It is not a through ticket to Taghazout.
Getting there →Surf Expo, 22 to 25 October 2026
The event is announced for Anchor Point. Check the programme before you plan a session there.
Imsouane changed in 2024
Buildings on the beach were demolished in January 2024. That is not a closure of the village, but older photos and listings may show places that no longer stand.
Beyond this stretch of coast
Neighbouring places that have their own guides.
The city of Agadir, its airport side and the Paradise Valley excursion belong to Visit Agadir. For a day or two in a walled port town, see Essaouira to the north. If your trip includes the imperial city, Marrakech has its own guide. This site stays with Taghazout and the villages around it.
More independent Morocco guides
Separate guides from the same team.
Taghazout: frequently asked questions
Where is Taghazout?
On Morocco's Atlantic coast, north of Agadir, in the Agadir-Taghazout tourism area. Regional sources give roughly 20 km from Agadir. The nearest airport is Agadir Al Massira.
Is Taghazout good for beginners?
Parts of it are. Devil's Rock near Tamraght is used for beginner lessons, and Hash Point is listed for all levels. Anchor Point and Killer Point are for experienced surfers. See the surf page before you pick a spot.
How do I get from the airport to Taghazout?
Options include a private shuttle (€10 in 2026, booked online), a transfer arranged by a surf camp (MAD 300 per vehicle for up to 4 people at one camp) or the ALSA bus to Agadir plus a second leg. Details are on the getting there page.
What is the difference between Taghazout and Taghazout Bay?
Taghazout is the old village. Taghazout Bay is a planned resort area on the same coast with beach hotels, a golf course and apartments. See Taghazout Bay.
When is the surf season?
One surf school describes October to March as the winter phase for the point breaks, with smaller to medium swells in the warmer half of the year. It is an operator's description, not a forecast. The weather page has monthly figures.
Is visit-taghazout.com an official site?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the Moroccan tourism office, the region, Taghazout Bay, a surf camp or a tour operator.