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Surf Guide for Taghazout, Morocco

 
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Summary

A surf trip to Taghazout will be very rewarding for anyone looking to slightly get off the beaten path. Taghazout is a perfect surf town surrounded by many different breaks that will suit all levels of surfers as well as having a great Moroccan charm.

 
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Morocco has so much to offer from its food, raw coastline and arid landscapes. The Islamic culture is also very present and locals are warm and welcoming.

 

Taghazout surf Morocco
Anchor Point by @shootusurf

 

Taghazout is where you want to be based on a surf trip in Morocco for its proximity with so many quality breaks. Most waves here are right-hand point breaks both for beginners and advanced surfers.

 
Surfers even say that some of the best right-hand breaks in the whole world are found right here in Morocco. Anchor Point is probably the most popular one but there are many other amazing spots all along the coast.

 

 

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When to surf Taghazout

The best time to surf Taghazout, Morocco is from October to April for more consistent conditions although surfing is possible any time of the year. Water will be warmer than what you will find in Europe for the same period. However, a wet suit is necessary for most of the year.

 

January-FebruaryMarch-AprilMay-JuneJuly-AugustSeptember-OctoberNovember-December
Suitable for:All surfersAll surfersAll surfersAll surfersAll surfersAll surfers
Air temperature14°C
57°F
18°C
64°F
20°C
68°F
25°C
77°F
23°C
73°F
17°C
63°F
Water temperature16°C
61°F
18°C
64°F
19°C
66°F
20°C
68°F
19°C
66°F
18°C
64°F
CrowdFew peopleFew peopleFairly crowdedVery crowdedFairly crowdedFairly crowded
Swell Consistency95%90%60%50%80%90%
Swell height8 ft6 ft5 ft4 ft6 ft7 ft

 

 

Surf Camps in Taghazout, Morocco

Surf camp taghazout morocco

8-day Sunset Surf Camp in Tamraght
US$650, including:

  • Qualified surf instructors
  • 3 hours of surf lessons for 7 days
  • Quality surf equipment included
  • 7 nights accommodation in a traditionally-furnished surf house
  • Transfer from and to the airport/bus station
  • Fresh fruits and water available all day
  • Traditional Moroccan dinners
  • Breakfast buffet

 

 

surf camp taghazout

6-day Surf and Yoga Holiday in Taghazout
US$466, including:

  • Daily surf lessons
  • One daily yoga session
  • Traditional local Hammam
  • Visit to Agadir Market & Trip to Paradise Valley
  • Free airport and bus transfer from Agadir
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Full board meals

 

 

Surf and yoga camp morocco

15-day Authentic Surf and Yoga Camp in Tamraght
US$1,554, including:

  • 2 daily yoga classes
  • Daily 2-hour surf coaching
  • 2-hour self practice surfing under surveillance
  • Transport to the best surf spots according to surf conditions
  • Surfboard and wet-suit use for the entire duration
  • Daily breakfast, and 13 lunches and dinners
  • 14 nights accommodation
  • Airport transfers

 

 

Where to stay in Taghazout

Browse our interactive map to find the best places to stay in Taghazout, Morocco!

 

Best surf hotels in Taghazout

Tigmi Surf Morocco

BigBlue hostel surf and yoga

Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay

 

 

Getting there

The best way to get to Taghazout is by flying to Agadir airport. Taghazout is about 30 minutes away from Agadir and 3 and a half hours away from Marrakech.

 

 

Safety/things to know

-For visa and document information, visit the Moroccan tourism website.
-Food borne illness is frequent.

-Crowds can get a bit heavy in the summer months.

 

 

Surf spots in Taghazout

Anchor Point

Anchor Point is the most iconic surf spot near Taghazout and probably the best wave in Morocco, period. It is a great point break that works best on north westerly swells with a lower tide. 

Wave direction : Right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Low
Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
Optimal swell direction : NW
Optimal wind direction : NE

 

Boilers

Boilers is an epic and powerful point break with direct exposure to NW swells. It breaks over a shallow reef and currents can be strong and dangerous for inexperienced surfers.

Wave direction : Right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
Optimal swell direction : NW
Optimal wind direction : E

 

 

Panoramas

Another awesome right-hand point break, Panoramas is softer than Anchor Point and Boiler, therefore more suitable for beginners.

Wave direction : Right
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Low
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : NW
Optimal wind direction : E

 

 

Killer Point

Wave direction : Right
Bottom : Reef/Rocks
Best tide : Low to mid
Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
Optimal swell direction : NW
Optimal wind direction : E

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