SURF TOWN: TAGHAZOUT
Points, beaches and Berbers. Seafood, surf culture and souks.
Photo: Roger Sharp
Here's all you need to plan your surf trip to Morocco's surfing capital.
Plan your next surf escape to North Africa’s most famous fishing village. Where narrow streets twist from the sea to rooftop terraces stacked with surfboards. Mint tea steams on every corner. And the call to prayer drifts from the hillside into the lineup.
Just 23km north of Agadir, Taghazout sits at the sweet spot where the North Atlantic swell machine pumps clean, consistent waves into a coastline stacked with points, reefs and beach breaks – all wrapped in 300 days of sunshine a year and a backdrop of the Atlas Mountains.
Where to stay in Taghazout?
The surf camp is the classic Taghazout experience – all-in packages covering accommodation, surf lessons and guiding, board hire, yoga and often meals – tailored to every level from first-timers to seasoned chargers.
From luxury options with wave-side spas, to stylish camp experiences with pools and yoga terraces, expect Berber-inflected décor and that essential rooftop swell-check before breakfast.
Here’s our top surf stays in Taghazout:
Amayour Surf & Yoga
Amayour Surf & Yoga
Amayour Surf & Yoga
Hash Point Surf Camp
Hash Point Surf Camp
Hash Point Surf Camp
Mint Surf
Mint Surf
Mint Surf
Paradis Plage
Paradis Plage
Paradis Plage
Surf Berbere
Surf Berbere
Surf Berbere
Zen Surf Morocco
Zen Surf Morocco
Zen Surf Morocco
Morocco’s surf camps spill their secrets:
Zen Surf Morocco
What feeling sums up a stay at Zen Surf?
Bliss. Of doing an asana on our ocean view yoga terrace, surrounded by nature. Of riding the gentle Moroccan waves. Of savouring delicious local cuisine. Of unwinding next to our beautiful pool.
Surf Berbere
What surf spots do you usually take guests to?
We head to a few spots within a 5–15 minute drive. A couple of the really popular spots for learners are Crocs, Panoramas and Anza. Whilst the more experienced surfers normally love days out at Boilers, Killers and Desert Point.
Amayour Surf & Yoga
How does the day go from sunrise to sunset at Amayour?
A sunrise yoga session, a leisurely breakfast overlooking the surf, a spot of local shopping, surfing and day in the waves. Then head back to camp at around 4pm in time for sundowners in one of the cool cafés or bars, before a delicious Moroccan dinner back at Amayour.
Paradis Plage
What does a typical day look like at Paradis Plage?
A gentle awakening with sunrise yoga in our beachfront Shala, followed by a vitamin-rich breakfast to fuel up for a surf or fitness session. Catch of the day with your feet in the sand for lunch, relaxation in the Zen Garden – or perhaps a spa treatment or sandboarding adventure. After a dinner infused with authentic Moroccan flavours, gather around the beach fire under the stars.
Mint Surf
Are there surf breaks for complete beginners and intermediate surfers?
Nearby surf breaks for beginners and progressors include Crocs, Devil's Rock and Banana Point. Of course, with our guiding and lesson packages, we scan the whole area from Agadir to Imsouane for the best surf of the day.
Hash Point Surf Camp
What’s the vibe in your camp like?
At Hashpoint, the vibes are super easygoing and social without ever feeling hectic. Most guests are in their mid-20s to late-30s, and it’s always a fun mix—couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers from all over. Since there’s space for just 20 people, it’s pretty intimate, so you naturally end up getting to know everyone, whether it’s over breakfast, post-surf hangs, or sunset chats. We share dinner together five nights a week, and two evenings we head out to local spots to switch things up and explore.
Where to surf in Taghazout?
Taghazout's trump card is the sheer number of epic right-handers grinding off rocky points within walking distance of the town. In between which you’ll find sandy-bottomed beach breaks for beginners, intermediates and longboarders. With waves to suit every level and style, take your pick:
Anchor Point
This hollow, peeling right point break runs for hundreds of metres. Handling swell from waist-high to double overhead and beyond, it’s advanced-only territory when big North Atlantic groundswells roll in. But on a head-high day, it's as close to a perfect wave as most of us will ever find. Expect company.
Killers
Just north of Anchors the next famous right-hander is Killers. When there’s a decent swell you can score 250-metre rides – so it’s well worth the scramble, especially if Anchors is maxed out or rammed.
Boilers
Around 20 minutes drive north of town, this exposed point break sits in a natural wind channel carved by the Atlas foothills. It picks up plenty of swell and can deliver fast, barrelling rights – but sharp rocks and a heavy take-off demand skill and confidence.
Hash Point
Right in the heart of Taghazout, Hash Point is the local go-to. A softer, more forgiving right-hander that works on smaller swells, it’s ideal for beginners and intermediates stepping up to their first point break. However, easy access and mellow vibes mean crowds.
Banana Beach
Just south of the town, beginners and longboarders favour this long, sandy beach break. Expect gentle, rolling waves to nail your pop-up and ride your first green waves, and softer walls that suit longboarders.
Panoramas
Further south, the coastline opens up into wider beach breaks. Panoramas offers multiple peaks over a sandy bottom, giving intermediates plenty of space to find their own wave. A favourite for surf schools, it’s consistent, forgiving, and ideal for building confidence.
Our top hangouts in Taghazout:
From tajines steamed with North African spices to just-caught fish and sundowners, here’s where to fuel up and chill out in Taghazout. When the swell drops or the wind goes onshore, Taghazout leans into its second identity as a wellness and yoga hub.
Hangouts
Hangouts
Tacos, smoothie bowls and avocado toast make Teapot Cafe a popular spot to fuel up for a day's surf with lots of vegetarian and gluten-free options in the heart of Taghazout.
Surf Berbère's rooftop café is the place to linger over coffee and breakfast, or a tajine and a sundowner, with Hash Point spread out below.
Red Clay Café – an undisputed favourite for its plant-based menu – burritos, homemade cinnamon buns and proper flat whites drawing a loyal morning crowd.
Zen Surf makes the most seafood flipped fresh from the fishing boats, with a fish barbecue on Wednesdays, and fish tajines served every Saturday.
For those dreamy Moroccan sundowners, World of Waves is a great local hangout and one of few places you can enjoy a beer while watching the waves at Hash Point. You can also watch the sky set the ocean ablaze with a cocktail in hand from the beach bar at Paradis Plage.
For local eats, Amayour recommends Aurior for Moroccan dishes, Tanit for a banging tagine, and Restaurant Albaraka for steamed lamb mechoui. Or, for fresh pizza and pasta dishes, try Munga's Favela restaurant, tucked just off the main street.
Flat Day Fun
Flat Day Fun
Most surf camps run morning and evening yoga sessions – Amouage's rooftop classes are among the most talked-about.
The hammam is non-negotiable for post-surf muscles – arrive knotted and salt-crusted, leave feeling like new. Massages start at the equivalent of a few quid and the argan oil treatments are outstanding.
If you’re still looking to ride, hit the skate park. Even if you don’t want to brave manoeuvres on the concrete, the scene is worth soaking up and photographing.
For an authentic Moroccan shopping experience, seek out the small artisan market of Bab Taghzout in Banana Village. Or, for a proper rummage in the souk, Agadir is thirty minutes south.
Further afield, the three-hour drive to Marrakesh is one of the great road trips: through the argan forests of the Sous valley and up over the edge of the Atlas.
Don’t forget to round up every day watching the sunset. We love catching the last rays at Cap Ghir, a wild spot just a few minutes north of Paradis Plage, where dramatic cliffs plunge into the ocean.