Taghazout is a small fishing village 19 km north of the city of Agadir in southwestern Morocco. The inhabitants are mostly of Berber origin. Fishing, tourism, and the production of Argan oil being the main source of income. The developing tourism industry promises to increase the wealth of the area.
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🏖️ Ocean 🏘️ Town 🏖️ BeachTaghazout is a village in the prefecture of Agadir Ida-Outanane, in the Souss-Massa region of Morocco. Located on the Atlantic coast, halfway between Agadir and Cape Ghir, this seaside resort has beautiful extensive beaches. It offers great natural diversity and famous surf spots.
Taghazout offers a beautiful setting. Here, the panorama does not surrender in any way to that of Agadir! The sun shines all year round and its beach, bordered by the mountains of the High Atlas, extends over nearly 4.3 miles (7 km). The forest of argan trees that borders it offers visitors a surprising natural diversity.
The main street is the heart of the village with lots of good little restaurants and cafés to drink real Moroccan tea, surf shops, and the mosque at the beginning of the village. But you will be charmed by these typical Moroccan narrow streets. On the ocean side as well as on the mountainside.
Obviously, the city is very famous for its surf spots, so why not try it, beginner or advanced, there is for all levels. But spots like Hash Point, Banana beach, Devil's rock are very good for intermediates or beginners depending on the conditions. It is always best to talk to locals and get information on the spot. Come and discover its many surfing beaches. But if you are not interested in surfing, it is also the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful Moroccan beaches and to engage in all kinds of nautical activities.
Paradise Valley is a well-known cove of the locals, who gladly take tourists there. The Tamraght River flows through the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Fields and plantations are part of the landscape of the Paradise Valley and its surroundings. This is the ideal place to spend the day hiking or swimming in a beautiful setting. There is also the possibility of quad biking in the dunes or simply exploring the coast.
Taghazout is a village that is worth the detour during your stay in Morocco, its city center with its typical Moroccan architecture will charm you. But you will be especially seduced by its sandy beaches, which make the happiness of the surfers.
Morocco enjoys pleasant weather all year round, especially from March to November, but it is during the winter that the surfing season is the most important in Taghazout thanks to huge waves that experienced surfers will love, but from March to November it is possible to surf too.
If you plan to go to Taghazout, the easiest way is to land in Agadir. Agadir airport is the third most popular airport in Morocco.
Renting a car for your stay in Morocco has become a popular practice. Many vacationers see it as the ideal solution to travel the entire Moroccan Atlantic coast, from Agadir to Casablanca. It is possible to pick up your car directly from Agadir airport by booking through Rentalcars. The easiest, most convenient, and fastest way is to take a cab to Taghazout. It takes about 2 hours to drive to Taghazout.
For surfing enthusiasts, the beaches of Taghazout are ideal, we recommend Anchor Point, Killer Point, Boilers, and Slab which are better for experienced surfers.
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