January 10 2021

Tips for Taghazout. Your complete guide: accommodation, restaurants,… N1

This time I'm taking you to the surf capital 🏄‍♀️ and my favorite village 💖 in Morocco. Taghazout, a former fishing village a few kilometers from the city of Agadir, which has become a haunt for hippies, yogis 🧘‍♀️, surf spots and recently digital nomads. The inhabitants are predominantly of Berber origin. Fishing, tourism and the production of argan oil are the main source of income. The expanding tourism industry promises to increase the region's tourism component.

Taghazout Village

📍Location

Taghazout is located on the Moroccan Atlantic coast 19 km north of Agadir and 152 km south of Essaouira. This pretty Amazigh village is surrounded by the Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views of the Ocean.

🚌How to get there?

✈️By air

The international airports of Agadir and Marrakech are the closest. Agadir airport remains the best option!

Direct flights serve Agadir: - United Kingdom from the cities of London and Manchester with the airline company Ryanair. -France from the cities of Marseille (Ryanair and TAP Air Portugal), Bordeaux (Ryanair and TUIfly) and Paris (TUIfly and Transavia). -Belgium from Brussels with the airline Royal Air Maroc. Otherwise you can make a stopover in Casablanca and take a national flight to Agadir.

🚙By land

By car🚗

A direct highway from Tangier to Agadir. Unfortunately, there is no direct exit in Taghazout. You have to go to Agadir and return by the national road to Taghazout.

By Bus🚌

Several buses serve the Agadir bus station from all the cities of Morocco. The best are CTM and SUPRATOURS. Then then you can take the local bus number 32 or 33 from Agadir to Taghazout (45min drive) at 7dhs. The terminus in Agadir is north of Souk Lhad near the CTM bus station. You can take the local bus 32 or 33 from Agadir to Taghazout. The bus starts north of Souq El Had, close to the CTM bus station.

Taxi is the most comfortable and expensive way around 200dhs.

By Train 🚉

You can take the train to Marrakech and continue by bus with SUPRATOURS. You can book your train ticket here.

🌞When to go?

Welcome to the Sun!

The coast of Taghazout enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with a dry summer that bathes the coast in the sun all year round. Average temperatures range from 22 ° (January) to 30 ° (July). The sea temperature varies from 17 ° to 21 °. To tan, avoid the months of December, January and February. The surfing season lasts throughout the year like almost everywhere in Morocco. To avoid the tourist mass of summer, it is better to come surfing from October to June.

📜History

Taghazout has remained throughout its history an issue of battles between the Amazigh tribes of the hinterland and foreign powers . In the 16th century, Mhend n’Idir gathered the tribes around him, took control of the entire northern coast of Taghazout, driving out the Portuguese. Those who died were buried on Devil's Rock. It is for this reason that he is called "Imouran" or "the dying".

But at the start of the nineteenth century, the Spaniards were quick to retake "Timzguida Allal", known as the trap, building factories, housing and a new fishing and commercial port there. Only ruins remain, say the ruins of the trap, razed in January 2014 to make way for a large esplanade. In the 1960s and 1970s, Taghazout saw the arrival of generations of hippies, who have since given way to young Moroccans and surfers.

🤸‍♂️Activities

🤸‍♀️What to do in Taghazout?

Surf 🏄‍♀️: as you already know surfing is the city’s main activity, you have surf shops everywhere for rental of equipment and on-site instructors for beginners. There are spots for all levels.
Yoga 🧘‍♀️: guesthouses offer lessons.
Skate-park 🛹: at the top of the hill is a really cool skate-park that offers a breathtaking view on the city.
And finally visit the whole region: dozens of neighboring beaches, neighboring villages and go further in the middle of the Atlas ..

📢 Tips: Be aware that there is no ATM in Taghazout! So don't forget to bring some cash or go to the neighboring village of Aourir to get to the nearest ticket office.
No alcohol is sold in the village.

*Ramzi Boukhiam, Moroccan surfing champion from Taghazout*

Beaches

Taghazout bay

In addition to the small village beach, Taghazout bay is definitely the most lively beach 🏖 in the region !!

This new tourist seaside resort is characterized by a new ledge by the sea stretching over several kilometers connecting the villages of Taghazout and Tamghart.

It is located right in front of luxury 🏨 hotels (Sol House, Riu Palace Tikida, Hyatt ...)

🤸‍♀️ Activities:
-The walking 🚶‍♀️ is pleasant along the bay, you can also rent bikes 🚲 on site and go around the corniche.
-Jet Ski: 💰 200dhs / 20min
-The Tadenga Surf Village offers a multitude of activities: Surf 🏄‍♀️, Kayak, Yoga 🧘‍♀️, stand up paddle and mountain biking.

🏄‍♀️ Desert Point

Le spot de surf de Desert Point est une droite creuse et rapide qui reste cependant accessible à tous les niveaux. Le fond est fait de sable et de dalles de rochers très plates ne présentant aucun danger particulier. Par grosse houle, le courant reste assez fort.

🚘 Comment s’y rendre :

Depuis Agadir, prenez la route N1 en allant vers le nord (route côtière), le spot (30.622788, -9.816133) est entre les villages d’Aghroud et Tighrert.

🏖️Autres plages & Spots de surf

For more peace and change of scenery here is a list of beaches and surf spots in the region:
Banana Beach, Devils Rock (Imouran), Crocodile / Crocs Beach, K17, Panorama Point, Camel Beach, AnzaBeach, Tamri Beach, Anchor Point, Boilers, Spiders
Mysteries, La source, Killer Point, K11 & K12
Then there are the beautiful beaches for swimming in Aghroud and Imi Ouaddar.

paradis plage — *Paradis Plage in Imi Ouaddar*

What to see in the region?

Paradise Valley

The Paradise Valley is a very popular hike with surfers when the swell isn't promising. It is known for its abundance of rock pools and small waterfalls.
Located in the 🏔 Agadir mountains of the High Atlas, this oasis 🌴, easily accessible to anyone, is about an hour's drive from Taghazout and Agadir.

🚌 Transport:
-For motorized 🚙, parking costs 10dhs 💰.
-You can rent a scooter 🛵 in Taghazout for less than 150dhs 💰 a day.
-The large taxis 🚕 are at 25dhs 💰 from the village of Aourir. To get to Aourir there is a N32 bus line between Agadir and Taghazout which goes through Aourir at 💰 5dhs.
🍽 There are plenty of restaurants on site that make tagines at reasonable prices at the edge of the pools. water with a breathtaking view 😍 (from 60dhs 💰 the great Tajine). What better way than to eat a good tagine with your feet in the water! 🤤

📣 Tips:
-Wearing walking shoes 👟 is a necessity. The trail is rocky, steep at times slippery and you cross the Tamraght River a few times.
-Bring your 👙 swimsuits and a towel.
-Hike light 🎒, you don’t need much. Food and drinks can be ordered on site. The place is not expensive.
-And finally, Be an environmentally conscious hiker 🙏😍

Aghroud 2 the colorful fishing village

Here is one of the most beautiful seaside villages north of Taghazout named Aghroud 2 (not to be confused with Aghroud). Rainbow houses 🌈, fine sand, crystal clear water and a wild-looking beach 🏖, everything you need for a guaranteed change of scenery!

🏨There are a few rental houses for tourists.

🍽 Gourmets will be entitled to freshly caught fish. Otherwise there is a small cafe and two grocery stores.

📸 Photography enthusiasts will have the opportunity to take sublime pictures as they stroll through the alleys of the village.

Agadir

One of the strengths of the village of Taghazout is its proximity to a big city where you can find everything.
I'll be short and name the must-see things to do in Agadir:

🧚🏼‍♀️The Medina Polizzi: one of the most instagrammable places in Agadir. This medina is the brainchild of artist Coco Polizzi. 💰40dhs / adult, 20dhs / child.

🧚🏼‍♀️The Souf al Had: One of the most beautiful and large souk in Morocco. You will discover an authentic universe where you will find almost everything: spices, leather, crafts, clothes, jewels, Amlou, a hairdresser, a vegetable souk, furniture and so on….

🧚🏼‍♀️Agadir Marina: Located in the continuity of the seafront promenade, the Marina is the trendy corner of the city to have a coffee, party or take a boat trip from the port. took the boat tour that we found at 200dhs / 30min 💰

🧚🏼‍♀️Agadir museums: Tiskiwin Museum, Memory Museum, Amazigh Heritage Museum

🧚🏼‍♀️The Kasbah which offers a view of the city and its ports. This is the ancient city built in 1540 before it was demolished by the terrible earthquake.

🧚🏼‍♀️The Portuguese garden and Crocoparc.

Accomodation & Restaurants

🏩Accommodation

There is a wide choice of accommodation for all types of travelers (solo, couples, families, etc.).

Between Airbnb, guesthouses, hostels, surfcamps and luxury hotels. You have it for all prices 💰 from 100dhs per night.

Most luxury hotels are in Taghazout Bay: Sol House, Riu Palace Tikida, Hyatt Regency…

🏨 Taghazout Ocean View Hostel

Je vous présente un des hostels les plus cools de Taghazout.

👱‍♂️Abdelhadi qui gère est aux petits soins, très accueillant et sympathique. Ils nous a conseillé les bons plans à Taghazout.

💰 Idéal pour les petits budgets et les Solos travelers. Il y a des chambres triples à partir de 300dhs. Ça revient pas cher pour un groupe de 3.

🛏 Les chambres sont toutes mignonnes, confortables et surtout très propres.
🚻 Elles ont toutes des salles de bain privées.
Il y a une chambre avec terrasse vue sur mer si vous voulez la booker à l’avance.

🌊 Sinon vous avez deux terrasses sur le toit avec vue imprenable sur l’océan.
Ne ratez surtout pas le sunset 🌅.

📣Vous pouvez réserver dans leur site officiel .

Surf Coast House

Situé à Taghazout, en bord de mer, le Surf C oast House propose un des meilleurs rapport qualité prix à Taghazout surtout vis à vis à sa situation face à la mer!

🌊 ☀️ La rooftop est charmant avec une vue imprenable sur l’océan. C’est là aussi où est servi le petit déjeuner. Un vrai plaisir!

🛌 Les chambres sont propres avec literie confortable.

💰 A partir de 300dhs la chambre double avec petit déjeuner.

➖Seul bémol ce sont les salles de bains partagées. Une seule chambre dispose d’une salle de bain privée donc faut réserver à l’avance .

🏄‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ Ils proposent des cours de surf et de Yoga.

Airbnb

bel appartement pied dans l’eau, bien équipé et joliment meublé.

🌊 🌞 Cet appartement littéralement pied sur mer dispose de 2 chambres doubles, une chambre triple, une jolie cuisine ouverte sur le séjour et le tout vitré et entouré d’une terrasse face à la mer !

🅿️Le parking juste à côté nous a permis d’accéder à l’appartement rapidement.
Tout est à proximité pour faire des courses.

⚠️Attention à l’humidité un peu.

📣Le bruit des vagues, faut aimer car il est fort la nuit ! Sinon ça peut gêner surtout sur une longue durée

🏖 L’accès direct à la plage depuis la terrasse est un grand plus, un paradis terrestre !

📝 Voici le nom de l’Airbnb : Taghazout, Maroc, 1. J’ai mis le lien en story dans mon hightlight Taghazout.

💰 Le prix varie selon la saison et le nombre de personnes

🤩C’est vraiment un endroit exceptionnel. C’était un rêve absolu de se réveiller tous les jours avec la vue incroyable sur l’Océan.

Hôtel Restaurant Amouage

Je vous parle de l’hotel 🏨 qui m’a le plus envoûté à Taghazout loin des gros complexes hoteliers qui,à mon sens, manquent un peu d’âme . Amouage , un petit cocon douillet qui , avec sa piscine à débordement 🏊‍♀️,suplombe la côte accidentée comprenant trois spots de surf 🏄‍♀️.

➕Advantage:
-Splendid view and great location 🌅.
-Top atmosphere, nice theme evenings 🥳 which allow you to meet people.
-Yoga 🧘‍♀️, Massage 💆, Surf 🏄‍♀️

"Tips: It is true that the hotel is not cheap ... or even expensive", but you can always take advantage of it by going to eat or have a drink in their restaurant "at sunset. They have frankly very affordable prices compared to the frame. Here is their card with all prices💰

Seaside Hotel Restaurant

Situé à Taghazout, pied sur mer, le Dfrost Almugar Seaside Boutique Hotel propose un hébergement, un restaurant, une piscine extérieure et un bar.

☀️ 💃 Très bonne adresse pour des vacances en plein zénitude avec esprit jeune. Beaucoup de soirées à thèmes sont organisées au Bar restaurant.

🏄‍♀️ Pour les surfeurs, le spot de surf Panorama Point est à se trouve à 800 mètres et Anchor Point est à 1,1 km.

➕La piscine à débordement est magnifique !

💰 Le prix est à partir de 1400dhs la chambre double et vers les 350dhs le dortoirs par lit.

📣Il est vrai que l’hotel est un peu cher, mais vous pouvez toujours en profiter en allant manger ou prendre un verre dans leur restaurant/bar.

🍽Autres Restaurants

Relaxing on the restaurant terraces by the sea is one of my favorite activities in Taghazout.

My 2 favourites terraces in Taghazout :

-World of waves, they serve good breakfasts.

-Windy Bay, I tried dinner it was tasty!

Surf Berbere a une des plus belles ambiances . Sinon dans la rue principale qui est le cœur du village , vous avez de petits restaus pour tous les budgets 💰 .

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