Taghazout Beach
Taghazout Beach is the name of the beach area located on the outskirts of the fishing village of Taghazout on the southwest coast of Morocco, 19 km north of the city of Agadir. This small wild beach is known among surfers of all levels as one of the best places in Morocco for practicing water sports. A strong wind, long active waves, beautiful panoramic views of the bay and sunset as well as the distance from the bustle of the city – this is what attracts tourists who love an active beach holiday, beautiful photos and privacy.
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Beach description
Taghazout Beach is a wide coastal strip with a length of about 8 km including several small beaches:
- Sable d'Or Beach;
- Ait Savall Beach;
- Doulhmi Beach;
- Devil's Stone Beach and others.
All of them have a gentle approach to the ocean and a flat, sometimes rocky bottom, so it’s better to go into the water in shoes. The beaches are covered by soft fine golden sand, which is sometimes interspersed with shell rock and rocky areas. The beaches adjacent to the village are not very clean, despite the presence of bins.
From the east, the beach strip is framed by thickets of shrubs and palms, a chain of Atlas mountains, argan forests. The warm climate, the sun all year round and clear turquoise water make it popular at any time of the year, despite the fact that the coastal zone is not equipped like a beach. Only tourists come here; locals do not usually visit this beach.
In the summer thanks to a softer surf. Taghazout is ideal for those who are just starting to learn surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. For this, there is a surf center where you can take lessons. And from September to April, professionals prefer to come to the beach in search of a long wave and wind. In addition to water sports, there are:
- tours on SUVs and ATVs;
- camel and horse rides;
- fishing;
- hiking in the mountains;
- bike tours.
This beach is also chosen to swim and sunbathe in a secluded place, to play football in the evening.
You can get to Taghazout beach by arriving from Agadir by bus or car.
When is the best time to go?
The beach season in Morocco opens in April and comes to a close in October. The best months to visit the resorts of this country are May-June and September-October.
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Infrastructure
Taghazout beach is a desert site where there is no familiar beach infrastructure: rental equipment, expensive hotels, nightclubs or discos, exchange offices and ATMs, alcohol - they don’t even sell it here. Despite this, in the coastal area of Taghazout Beach and in the village itself, there are some amenities:
- parking lot;
- 2 restaurants serving Moroccan cuisine;
- several shops and bars;
- hostels and campsites;
- surf center;
- yoga center.
You need to go to neighboring Agadir for greater resort comfort. In search of comfortable accommodation near Taghazout Beach, you should pay attention to the mini-hotel Taghazout Surf Planet offering not only rooms with ocean views but also a platform for practicing mini-football and table tennis, rental equipment for surfing.
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Taghazout Beach is mostly chosen by young people and couples with children who are actively engaged in water sports and love exotic. The best time to visit the beach is September when there are few people. In high season, besides surfers, the beach is also visited by local residents. When planning a trip at another time, it’s worth checking to see if it coincides with Ramadan - a time when many entertainment is not available in Morocco.
Arriving in the neighboring resort town of Agadir, tourists can:
- play golf;
- visit the local Souq market;
- have a picnic in Paradise Valley;
- take a tour in Crocoparc to see how crocodiles are fed, take a walk in the botanical garden;
- Take a trip to Sous Massa National Park to admire flamingos and other birds.