Surf town guide
Taghazout: surf, where to stay and how to get there
Taghazout is a fishing village on Morocco's Atlantic coast, about 20 km north of Agadir, and the country's best-known surf town. A run of right-hand point breaks — Hash Point, Panorama, Anchor Point and Killer Point — wraps around the village and is at its best from October to March. Beginners learn on the beach breaks of Tamraght and Aourir, a few minutes south.
At a glance
- From Agadir airport
- 50 min by car
- Waves for
- Intermediate to advanced
- Best surf season
- Oct – Mar
- Stays from
- €90 / night
Where to stay in Taghazout
Stay in the village itself, or a few minutes south in Aourir, closer to the beginner waves. Prices below are live — pick your dates to see what is free.
Surf spots in and around Taghazout
Taghazout's points break over rock and reef and reward some experience. On smaller days Panorama and Hash Point suit improving surfers; Anchor Point and Killer Point are for confident surfers when the swell is up. Boilers, further north, is a day trip.
Hash Point
IntermediateRight-hand point · Oct – Apr · Mid to high
Panorama
IntermediateRight-hand point · Oct – Apr · Mid
Anchor Point
AdvancedRight-hand point · Oct – Mar · Mid to high
Killer Point
AdvancedRight-hand reef · Oct – Mar · Mid to high
Boilers
AdvancedRight-hand reef · Oct – Mar · Mid
When to surf in Taghazout
Anchor Point and Killer Point need a winter swell, roughly October to March. In summer the points are often flat and most surfing moves to the beach breaks.
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 Taghazout
Taghazout is about 50 minutes by car from Agadir–Al Massira airport. There is no train: most people come by taxi or a pre-booked transfer with room for boards.
Book an airport transferTaghazout: questions and answers
Is Taghazout good for beginner surfers?
The points in Taghazout itself are best for intermediate and advanced surfers. Beginners usually stay in or near Taghazout and learn at Devil's Rock and Crocodiles in Tamraght or Banana Point in Aourir — a few minutes' drive away, with softer, slower waves.
When is the best time to surf in Taghazout?
October to March, when Atlantic swells make the point breaks work. April and May still have good days. Summer brings smaller, warmer waves that suit beginners better than the points.
How much does a surf stay in Taghazout cost?
Our places in and near Taghazout start from €90 per night. Surf lessons, board and wetsuit hire and an airport transfer can be added when you book, and you see the total before you pay.
How far is Taghazout from Agadir airport?
About 50 minutes by car from Agadir–Al Massira airport (AGA). We can arrange a private transfer, night flights included.