Surf town guide
Aourir (Banana Village): surf, stays and local guide
Aourir, known as Banana Village for the banana plantations along its river, sits about 12 km north of Agadir, right next to Tamraght. Banana Point, at the river mouth, is a gentle right-hander that suits beginners in winter, and Tamraght's beach breaks are five minutes away. It is quieter and more local than Taghazout.
At a glance
- From Agadir airport
- 45 min by car
- Waves for
- Beginners to intermediate
- Best surf season
- Oct – Apr
- Stays from
- €30 / night
Where to stay in Aourir
Our surf camp in Aourir is five minutes from the beach; Taghazout is a short drive up the coast. Prices are live — pick your dates to see what is free.
Surf spots in and around Aourir
Banana Point is a soft right-hand point at the river mouth, best from mid to high tide in winter. Devil's Rock and Crocodiles in Tamraght, five minutes north, work all year for lessons.
Banana Point
BeginnerRight-hand point · Oct – Apr · Mid to high
Devil's Rock
BeginnerBeach break · Year-round · All tides
Crocodiles
All levelsBeach break · Year-round · Low
When to surf in Aourir
Banana Point needs a winter swell (October to April); the beach breaks next door work all year.
October to April is the classic season, when Atlantic swells wake up the right-hand points. May to September is smaller and warmer — the easiest months to learn. There are surfable waves all year. The sea is around 17–18 °C in winter and 21–22 °C at the end of summer, so a 3/2 wetsuit does for most of the year.
Getting to Aourir
Aourir is about 45 minutes by car from Agadir–Al Massira airport. Local buses and taxis run along the coast road to Agadir and Taghazout.
Book an airport transferAourir: questions and answers
Can beginners surf in Aourir?
Yes. Banana Point is one of the gentlest point breaks on this coast in winter, and the beach breaks at Devil's Rock and Crocodiles, five minutes away, have small, slow waves most of the year.
When is the best time to surf in Aourir?
October to April for Banana Point. The beach breaks nearby work all year; in summer the waves are smaller and the water warmer, which suits first-timers.
How much is a surf camp in Aourir?
Our stays in Aourir start from €30 per night. Coaching, gear and an airport transfer can be added when you book, and you see the total before you pay.
How far is Aourir from Agadir airport?
About 45 minutes by car from Agadir–Al Massira airport (AGA). We can arrange a private transfer, night flights included.