Semih
Travel editor at Reisedrop · 2026-06-20
Once a fishing village 19 kilometres north of Agadir, Taghazout has grown into Morocco's surf capital. On a good swell, the right-hand point breaks run for hundreds of metres. Add 300 days of sunshine a year, mint tea, tagine and rooftop yoga, and it makes perfect sense that half of Europe seems to spend winter here.
The spots: from Anchor Point to Panorama
The headline act is Anchor Point, a long, powerful right that becomes genuinely world-class on a big swell, so this one is for advanced surfers and pros. In the village itself, Hash Point and Panorama are much easier to get into and ideal when you're in that second surf season of your life. Beginners usually head a few minutes down the road to Tamraght for the beach breaks at Crocodile Beach and Banana Point: soft sand, lots of surf schools, zero stress.
Best time to go: winter is king
From October to March, the North Atlantic sends in dependable swell, while on land you're looking at 20–25 degrees. The sea stays pleasantly mild at 17–21 degrees, and a 3/2 wetsuit is enough. European summer is the flattest period. Fine for learning, sure, but the famous points more or less switch off. If it's those long rights you're after, aim for November to February.
Village life: surf camp or riad?
Taghazout itself is colourful, compact, charming. Stay in surf camps and guesthouses with rooftop terraces, often with guiding and breakfast included. Want a bit more comfort? The neighbouring Taghazout Bay has modern resorts with pools. Food matters too: tagine and fresh fish for a few francs, then mint tea that you'll probably still be thinking about later.