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  • Things To Do In Taghazout Bay, Agadir

    Things To Do In Taghazout Bay, Agadir

    Things To Do In Taghazout Bay, Agadir

    Discover the best activities beyond the waves in the Agadir region.

    Things to do in Taghazout

    Taghazout is known worldwide for surf and surfers from all over the world since the 70’s. The weather is great almost all year round, except in summer when they days can be scorching hot. But we have the beach and the Atlantic Ocean waves to play with during summer too! Our surf camp Taghazout in Tamraght Village offers surf accommodation, surf classes and surf guiding too. But there might be days when the surf is flat, and you’re wondering what you can do to make the best of your time here. From Horse riding, Camel Riding, Scooter Rental, Mountain Bike, and ATB to Boat Cruise, Bowling, Pub-hopping, there is a lot to do in Agadir region. So we have put together a list of things to do in Taghazout Bay and Agadir.

    Live as a Digital Nomad in Taghazout Bay

    With high speed fibre network in Taghazout Bay, you can easily work from your laptop and enjoy extended work and travel remotely from our Morocco surf camp. You can also buy a prepaid Moroccan SIM card for local calls and 4G WiFi to work literally from the beach! Staying close to the ocean offers a great variety of activities along with a superb lifestyle and wonderful sunny weather all year round.

    Yoga and Meditation

    Morocco Surf Yoga

    In recent years, combined surf and yoga trips are becoming a great way of enjoying active holidays. At our Tamraght Surf Camp, we have a qualified and experienced Yoga teacher with whom you can enjoy group classes on our terrace or book private classes too. If not the rooftop, you may even enjoy Yoga at the beach! Generally, we offer sunrise or sunset Yoga at our terrace, so you may join depending on the package you have booked.

    Visit Paradise Valley and Argan Oil Village

    Paradise Valley Excursion in Taghazout, Agadir

    Paradise Valley is located between Agadir and Marrakech which is 1250 meters above the level of the sea. People who love nature this is a recommended place for them as it is located in the center of mountains with rivers, a lovable place with 3 spacious bathrooms having waterfalls of turquoise in color, it seems the sky is on the ground. After climbing the amazing mountains place seems to be covered with palm trees, juniper trees, and almond trees. This place is also called Paradise Valley.

    Agadir Souk – One of World’s Largest Souks

    Agadir Souk Morocco

    Agadir has many attractions for a tourist like Seafront promenade which is a long walk where you can eat, drink and have fun. It’s well maintained, clean and spacious. In Agadir, 30 minutes from Taghazout, Souk el Had is the largest indoor market in North Africa. Here you will find everything, from sweets and turtles to TVs and cool stuff. Drink freshly squeezed orange juice for 10 MAD (Morrocan Dirhams) or 1 Euro, bargain Argan oil and carpets at favourable prices, or buy lovely Souvenirs to bring back as gifts for your family and friends.

    Agadir Oufella

    Agadir OuFella Mountain

    In 1960, Agadir was exposed to a major earthquake and many of its old buildings were completely destroyed. The oldest building is the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella and even though large parts of the Kasbah were destroyed, it is a nice pitstop on the road from our Tamraght Surf Camp to Agadir. It offers a panoramic view of the city and the beach.

    Explore Taghazout & Tamraght Village

    Taghazout Village

    There are no names on the streets of Taghazout and Tamraght so it’s easy to lose track but just as easy to find back, because nothing is more than 5 minutes walk in these villages. Even though the alleys are a bit worn out, the Blue little houses are incredibly charming and make your walk very interesting.

    Visit Taroudant

    The Walls of Taroudant

    A pleasant way to really feel the true colour of Taroudant is to take a ride on a horse and in the carriage also called a Caleche. Taroudant is a fertile valley with the wrecks of Kasbah, which later has been transformed into a high top-notch restaurant. Its a nice tourist attraction with splendid view of Souss Valley and Upper Atlas. A pretty village Amagour awaits you which has Argan trees covering it.

    Eat Fresh Fish

    Yummy! If you like seafood, you’ve come to the right place. One place where locals are staying is Surf It which you will find when you head north along the beach. Here you sit along the beach-front and eat the best seafood Taghazout Bay has to offer. All the seafood around here is fresh and tastes delightful, especially the Sardines (Espetos)!

    Visit Essaouira Day Trip

    Essaouira Day Trip

    Essaouira

    Just 3 hours north along the West Coast from Agadir, Essaouira is a small coastal city well know for its amazing seafood, local Gnaoua music, and a beautiful Medina that simply leaves you awestruck. Essaouira old town and is a really cool place for tourists to visit. The locals are more friendly than in Marrakech as they don’t try to hustle the tourists. It has been made a cosmopolitan oasis with the high attraction of tourism, Moroccan ex-pats returning and European immigration. A place where you can find kite surfing, good beaches, camel and horse riding, interesting souk with amazing restaurants and easy to find accommodation. We organise this trip on days when the surf is flat, so you get to enjoy your time in Morocco.

    Visit Marrakech Day Trip

    Marrakech Jemaa El Fna

    Just 3 hours north (in-land) from Agadir by road, Marrakech city makes for an amazing full day trip. We organise it when the surf is flat so you don’t lose your day counting seagulls. Marrakech is a place where tourists may find smooth shop touts, snake charmers, local musicians, bites and cheap Souvenirs. The Medina is a great place to explore and shop or try your hand at bargaining. With a number of historical sites, monuments, museums, gardens and local attractions, there is plenty for history lovers and explorers. You may enjoy the local bites and sites, and feel the vibrant energy of the Medina and the local people while sipping on strong Coffee at one of the local cafes.

  • Best Surf Spots Morocco: Where To Surf In Morocco

    Best Surf Spots in Morocco

    From world-class breaks in Taghazout to secret spots like Safi.

    Best Surf Spots Morocco

    Aloha! Are you wondering what are the best surf spots in Morocco for your next holiday? Morocco is one of the major surfing destinations in the world! With its West coast along the Atlantic ocean stretching over 2000 KMs, there are countless beaches with some of the best waves to surf in Morocco.

    When to go Surfing in Morocco?

    If you are a beginner at surfing, then it doesn’t matter when and where you go. You will find good white-wash all year round, almost anywhere on the West Coast of Morocco. But don’t paddle-out alone! Book a Morocco surf camp, so you learn under professional supervision. Moreover, here you will not only enjoy long sandy beaches, but also meet like-minded people to make your trip more special.

    Morocco Surf Season

    While beginners and improving intermediates will find waves all year round, the high season for surf in Morocco is from October to April. This is when good surfers usually visit Morocco to surf. If you’re looking for possible double over-head waves, December, January and February are the peak of the swell. Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco’s west coast receives a great northwest-to-north swell up to 5 meters during the peak season. The Northwest-facing coast around Casablanca and Rabat receives more swell than the southwest-facing points around Agadir. If you are an intermediate or advanced level surfer, there are some amazing surf spots in Morocco that you can visit and then go looking for the breaks you like. From beach breaks to reef breaks, and point breaks, you find it all in Morocco. However, to make things simpler, we have shortlisted some of the best Morocco surf spots for you.

    Best Surf Spots Morocco

     

    1. SAFI

    The wave of Safi is undoubtedly one that feeds the most fantasies among the many surf spots in Morocco. The best-known surfers are often found frothing over surfing in Safi, Morocco. This treasure is one of the best waves in the world. It was discovered in the early 1980s by a certain Luc bra, who made it known to Henri Evans, who has done everything with his friends for years to keep it a secret. It is found at the entrance to the city, at the bottom of the cliff and a little hidden. This incredible straight is twin sister of Supertubes at Jeffreys Bay in thicker and regular, but mostly from Kirra, on the Gold Coast in Australia. Safi works only during large swells and in winter it never stops. The tube is insane. There are several sections and tubing can last more than 15 seconds. There may be a strong current in the ebb tide and it caters to experienced surfers with a certain physical condition. It can be dangerous and violent because there is little background and can be rough. Be careful…

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    2. DRACULA

    40 km north of Agadir is Taghazout Bay. With more than 20 different surf spots to choose from, there are many Hotels, Hostels and Surf Camps in Taghazout and Tamraght. Just outside of Taghazout there is a wonderful less frequented surf spot called Dracula. This wave takes its name from the rocks in the shape of teeth present under water. The sea urchins also invaded the spot. It is a hollow and powerful right of great beauty. But it asks for a confirmed level because it is particularly dangerous. The best sessions take place between May and October.

     

    3. The tip of Anchors – Killer – Mysteries – La Source

    The tip of anchors, a pretty magical spot, is located in Agadir. A fish-packing plant was placed on a point and old anchors were dragging in that place, hence its name. It soon became a reference spot in Morocco. And, initially, the Australians stormed it. It’s a wave of rocks, and the swell goes back 30 to 40 meters in front of the tip. And the wave can unfold on 200-300 meters, with a nice tube section at the beginning. Today there are many people in the water, with several surf schools. The spot has become very touristy but it’s still amazing.

    A little farther, within 1 km, is the wave of Killer Point. There are fewer people in the water. It’s a big right with a big tube. The spot is beautiful, the water is blue, which is not always the case in Morocco (the water is often a murky blue from mixing with the sand). An experienced level is required at Rocky Reef. And we can compare killer to Bells Beach.

     

    4. Imsouane

    Another popular place among surfers is Imsouane. The perfect beach for beginners and intermediate surfers. It is located 100 km north of Agadir city. The surf in Imsouane includes two spots namely REEF which is characterized by a hollow wave up to 5-6 meters high in winter; and Bay (Paradise of Longboarders), flat wave set over a length of more than 800 meters.

    The region of Agadir is one of the best places to practice surfing in Africa. Every year attracts surfers from all over the world. They find each one, according to their levels and preferences of suitable spots.

    Catching your first tiny tube:

    And if you actually want to get your first small tube, Imsouane shore break is the perfect one to try. If you are brave enough, just go on the far right on a big swell day and get ready for some serious barrels!

     

    5. Mehdia

    Located 30 km north of Rabat, very close to the town of Kenitra, is Mehdia, a place well known for its military base. It is a nice beach break located on the edge of an estuary. There is good surfing, quite intense, at high tide and especially in summer. The wave is quite hollow, it tube on the right but there are openings on the left.

     

    6. Sidi Kaouki

    Sidi Kaouki is a small village typical of Morocco, south of Essaouira. In front of the large main beach, a small square with two surf-shops, some small restaurants/snacks. But also camels and donkeys… This spot is not necessarily the most interesting. It’s a pretty powerful shore break with a strong enough current. You have to go to a few hundred meters to the north to find waves of quality but not easy to access. The surf pioneers and the locals are seldom disturbed. There are the cave, the crown, and the bottle. Every wave has its peculiarities.

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