Orange petit taxis in Agadir; city buses and grand taxis run along the coast to Taghazout and Tamraght.
Agadir and Taghazout
Surf, sun and slow days
Agadir was rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake as a modern resort with a long sandy bay and sun most of the year. Just north, Taghazout and its neighbouring villages have some of the best point breaks in Africa.
Getting there
Plane
Agadir Al Massira airport, about 20 km south-east of the city, with many flights from Europe.
Bus
Supratours and CTM coaches from Marrakech (about 3–4 hours on the motorway), Essaouira and further south.
Train
No train: Supratours buses connect with ONCF trains at Marrakech.
Getting around
Where to stay
Agadir bay
Hotels along the beach and the promenade.
Taghazout
Surf camps and guesthouses in the village.
Tamraght and Aourir
Quieter villages between the two, close to the beaches.
What to do
- Surf the pointsAnchor Point, Killer Point and Hash Point, for experienced surfers; beginners learn at the beach breaks.
- The Agadir Oufella kasbahThe hill above the city, with the view over the bay and the 'God, King, Country' sign.
- Souk El HadOne of Morocco's biggest markets.
- The marina and promenadeA long walk on the bay.
- Paradise ValleyRock pools in a palm-lined gorge in the hills.
- Souss-Massa National ParkBirds, dunes and the river mouth south of Agadir.
- Yoga and surf retreatsTaghazout has many.
Day trips
Paradise Valley
About an hour inland.
Imsouane
A long, easy wave and a fishing village, about 1.5 hours north.
Taroudant
A walled market town, the 'little Marrakech'.
Essaouira
About 3 hours north along the coast.
When to go
Sun all year. October to March brings the best surf; summer is the beach season and the calmest sea.
Quick answers
Agadir or Taghazout? Agadir for city beaches and hotels; Taghazout for surf and a village feel. They're about 30 minutes apart.
Can beginners surf there? Yes, at the beach breaks with a school; the famous points are for experienced surfers.
Travel times are rounded; check the day's timetable with the operator before you go. Last reviewed 2026-11-14.
Sources
- ONDA airports · onda.ma
- Supratours · supratours.ma
- CTM · ctm.ma
- Wikipedia: 1960 Agadir earthquake · en.wikipedia.org
- Wikivoyage: Agadir · en.wikivoyage.org
- Wikivoyage: Taghazout · en.wikivoyage.org
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