Tamraght and Taghazout are neighbouring surf villages about 8 km apart on the coast north of Agadir. Taghazout is busier, with more cafés, surf shops and famous point breaks. Tamraght is quieter and more local, with gentle beach breaks that suit beginners. If you are learning or want a calmer base, stay in Tamraght; if you already surf the points and want nightlife, Taghazout fits better. Either way, the other village is a short drive away.
Tamraght vs Taghazout at a glance
- Feel: Tamraght is a working village with a souk and family homes. Taghazout is a surf town, lively and full of travellers.
- Waves next to the village: Tamraght has sandy beach breaks and Banana Point. Taghazout has right-hand points such as Anchor Point.
- Best for: Tamraght suits beginners, improvers and anyone who wants quiet evenings. Taghazout suits intermediate and advanced surfers.
- Food and cafés: Tamraght has fewer places, more local prices. Taghazout has a bigger choice, more tourist prices.
- Distance: about 8 km, around 10 minutes by car.
Staying in Tamraght
Tamraght sits on a hill above a long beach, between Aourir (Banana Village) and Taghazout. Life is slower here. You hear the call to prayer, buy fruit at the souk and walk to the beach in a few minutes. Most visitors are surfers, but the village still feels Moroccan rather than built around tourists.
For learning to surf, Tamraght is hard to beat. Devil’s Rock and the beaches around it have sandy bottoms and soft waves, and when the swell is big the sheltered bays nearby still have small whitewater. You spend less time in the van and more time in the water.
- Good if you are a beginner or improver
- Good if you want calm evenings and a local feel
- Fewer restaurants, so most camps cook dinner at the house
Staying in Taghazout
Taghazout is the best-known surf town in Morocco. The main street is lined with surf shops, cafés and guesthouses, and the points around the village draw surfers from all over Europe in winter. It is a good choice if you surf well and want to walk to the line-up at Anchor Point or Hash Point.
- Good if you already ride green waves and want point breaks
- Good if you want more cafés, bars and people to meet
- Busier line-ups in high season and higher prices
Which one is better for beginners?
Tamraght. The famous Taghazout points are not learning waves, so beginners staying there usually drive south to the same beaches around Tamraght anyway. Staying in Tamraght puts you next to the beginner spots. Read our beginner’s guide to surf lessons in Morocco to see what your first days look like.
Can you surf both?
Yes, and most surf camps do. The coast between Aourir and Taghazout is short, so coaches drive guests to whichever spot works that day. At PaddleOut we are based in Tamraght, and when you are ready for point breaks the coaches take you north to Taghazout. Our guide to surf spots in Tamraght and nearby covers each spot.
Getting there
Both villages are about 40 minutes by car from Agadir Al Massira airport. There is no train, and buses from Agadir are slow, so most guests book a transfer. We arrange pick-ups from Agadir, Marrakech and Essaouira airports on request.
Our pick
We chose Tamraght for our surf house because it is the better place to learn and still close to everything. You get quiet nights on the rooftop, beginner waves five minutes away and the Taghazout points a short drive up the road. See our surf camp packages to plan your week.
