Two weeks gives you time to surf properly, go deeper into the region, and arrive back with more than a tan and a few phone photos. This itinerary uses Taghazout as a base for the first week, then moves north to Imsouane for Morocco’s longest rideable wave, east to Essaouira for the walled Atlantic port city, and finishes with a half-day in Paradise Valley before the return flight. It works for beginner surfers progressing through their first lessons and for intermediate surfers who want variety across different break types. If you would rather keep moving up the coast, see our 2-week Atlantic surf road trip.
Before You Go
Flights: Direct from most major EU cities to Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) - search flights on Aviasales. Book early for the October–February peak season.
Getting around: Public transport covers the main routes but a hire car unlocks the itinerary properly - Imsouane, Paradise Valley, and the scenic coast road to Essaouira are all more accessible with your own wheels. Book a hire car at Agadir airport in advance; desk availability is limited in peak season.
Travel insurance: Sort before you fly. VisitorsCoverage travel insurance covers Morocco and is worth having in place before the Atlantic swell starts throwing you around.
Week 1: Taghazout Base
Day 1: Arrive Agadir, Transfer to Taghazout
Land at AGA, transfer north to Taghazout (20 km - approximately 20 minutes). Pre-book an airport transfer for a smooth first day, or take the shared grand taxi from arrivals.
Check in. Walk the village. Eat your first tagine. Look down at Hash Point from the headland. Search available accommodation in Taghazout - for two weeks, a guesthouse double or surf camp package both work well; surf camps handle board, wetsuit, and daily transport, which reduces friction significantly for the first week.
Day 2: First Surf Session - Panoramas
All abilities start at Panoramas, the beach break 10–15 minutes south. It’s consistent, forgiving, and the standard location for first-day lessons. Book your surf lesson in advance - slots go fast in peak season. Two hours in the water: land drills, white water, and by the end, catching small unbroken waves. Most people stand up on day one. All people fall off repeatedly. Both are correct.
Week one is about building wave count at the Taghazout breaks.
Day 3: Morning Surf, Afternoon Tamraght
Second session in the morning - by day three beginners are developing wave timing and reading the break. The improvement between day one and day three is the steepest curve of the trip.
Afternoon: walk or taxi 3 km north to Tamraght (Aourir). The village is less surf-touristy than Taghazout and worth an hour wandering. The beach break in front of Tamraght gives a different wave character to Panoramas - shorter, punchier, with more current. Rent a board and free surf if your legs have recovered.
Day 4: Paradise Valley Half-Day
A Tuesday or Wednesday works well for Paradise Valley - midweek is quieter. The gorge is 45 minutes inland and the complete opposite of the coast: palm trees, rock pools, silence. Swim in the upper pools, eat beside the lower ones, come back in time for sunset at Hash Point.
Book the guided half-day trip from Taghazout - approximately €25–40 per person including transport. Alternatively, the full-day Paradise Valley and cooking class tour adds a traditional lunch demonstration and extra valley time (recommended for non-surfers in the group).
Day 5: Anchor Point or Hash Point
By day five, if your instructor thinks you’re ready: Hash Point. The right-hand point break directly below the village is what the Taghazout reputation is built on. On a 1.5–2m swell, it peels for 150–200m from the takeoff zone to the inside section. The crowds are real in peak season - position matters.
Not ready for the point? Panoramas or Banana Point for another structured session building trim and turns.
Day 6: Agadir Day Trip
Take the morning off from surfing. Grand taxi south to Agadir (15–25 MAD shared) and spend the day in the city: Souk El Had for shopping, the Kasbah ruins above town for panoramic views, the marina for a decent fish lunch, and the beach boulevard to see what 10 km of flat sand looks like. Agadir is useful for practicalities: working ATMs, pharmacies, SIM cards, larger supermarkets.
The Agadir promenade is a flat, easy walk for the day-trip rest day.
Back to Taghazout by late afternoon for sunset.
Day 7: Rest or Final Taghazout Session
Dawn session if conditions are good - the 6 AM lineup is the week’s quietest. Use the afternoon to pack for the Imsouane move, settle your accommodation bill, and eat properly before the journey north.
Days 8–10: Imsouane
The rocky coast around Imsouane is worth a walk between surf sessions.
Day 8: Drive to Imsouane
Imsouane is approximately 70 km north of Taghazout - an hour by road. Scenic coast drive: the N1 highway runs close to the Atlantic through fishing villages and argan scrubland. With a hire car, the flexibility to stop and walk the cliff paths above the ocean is part of the day.
If you don’t have a car: shared grand taxi from the Taghazout taxi rank (approximately 100–150 MAD per person) or a private taxi (400–600 MAD for the car). Some surf camps offer Imsouane van days - check with yours.
Check into your accommodation in Imsouane. Search available guesthouses and surf hostels - the village is small and options fill fast in season. Book ahead.
Day 9: The Bay
Imsouane has two breaks. The Bay is the one everyone talks about: a long, slow right-hander that runs for 200–400m on a good day. It’s one of the longest rideable waves in Morocco, and possibly on the Atlantic coast. For intermediate surfers who want to work on trim, cross-stepping, and turning - this is the wave. You’ll catch the shoulder, ride it for what feels like too long, and then wonder why you spent so much time on beach breaks.
The Cathedral is the second break - a faster, more powerful right over reef. Better for experienced surfers who want to push.
Hire boards from local surf shops in the village (approximately 80–150 MAD per day). Lessons available if needed.
You can also arrange an Imsouane day trip from Agadir if you prefer not to overnight - but two nights here is worth it for the bay at dawn.
Day 10: Morning Bay Session, Afternoon Drive to Essaouira
Final morning on the bay. Conditions are typically best before 11 AM - be in the water by 8, paddle out while it’s quiet.
Early afternoon: load the car and head north to Essaouira (approximately 100 km, 1.5 hours on the P2201 coast road). The drive passes Sidi Kaouki beach - worth a stop if the wind is up and kiteboarders are out.
Days 11–13: Essaouira
Essaouira harbour, where the fleet lands its catch each morning.
Day 11: Arrive Essaouira, Explore the Medina
Check in. Search hotels in Essaouira - the medina has excellent riads from €40–120 per night; the marina area has modern options if you prefer.
The medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site: blue fishing boats, whitewashed ramparts, sea wind through narrow alleys. Walk the Skala de la Ville (the sea rampart) for views over the Atlantic. Browse the souks. Eat fish - the grill stands beside the port serve freshly caught bream and sardines at approximately 70–120 MAD for a full meal.
Essaouira doesn’t surf as well as Taghazout (the wind is almost constant, making conditions choppy most days), but the kite and windsurf scene is active - lessons and hire available at several centres on the main beach.
If you’d prefer to come to Essaouira as a day trip from Taghazout rather than overnight, the Essaouira guided day trip from Agadir/Taghazout covers the medina highlights with a guide and return transport included (approximately €35–55 per person).
Day 12: Full Essaouira Day
Morning: the ramparts at dawn, before the day-trip coaches arrive. The light on the Atlantic from the sea walls is exceptional early morning.
Afternoon: the Gnaoua music museum near the medina gate gives context to the local culture (Essaouira hosts Morocco’s biggest Gnaoua music festival each June - the timing is coincidental but worth knowing). The Thursday and Sunday souks are larger than the daily market - check which falls in your visit.
Day 13: Return to Taghazout or Drive Toward Agadir
If you’re flying home from AGA, the drive south from Essaouira is approximately 2.5 hours (180 km). An early-afternoon departure from Essaouira comfortably reaches Agadir for the airport.
Final night option: one last overnight in Taghazout - check if your original accommodation has availability, or search last-minute options.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to AGA airport. Allow 45 minutes from Taghazout, or 1–1.5 hours if driving from Agadir city. Drop the hire car at the airport return point. Fly home.
Budget Summary
All figures approximate as of 2026. Excludes flights and surf camp package costs.
| Segment | Budget (MAD) | Mid-Range (MAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Taghazout (7 nights) | 3,500–5,000 | 6,000–9,000 |
| Imsouane (2 nights) | 900–1,500 | 1,500–2,500 |
| Essaouira (3 nights) | 1,500–2,500 | 3,000–5,000 |
| Car hire (14 days) | ~2,000–3,000 | ~3,000–4,500 |
| Activities + tours | 800–1,500 | 1,500–3,000 |
| 14-day total | ~8,700–13,500 MAD | ~15,000–24,000 MAD |
| Approximate EUR | €790–1,230 | €1,365–2,180 |
Budget: shared taxis, dorms or budget doubles, street food and local restaurants. Mid-range: hire car, private en-suite rooms, sit-down meals throughout. Surf camp packages replace most Week 1 costs with a single fee (approximately €380–700 for the week depending on tier).
Key Booking Links
- Flights → search on Aviasales · flights to Agadir guide
- Airport transfer → Kiwitaxi from AGA · airport transfer guide
- Car hire → GetRentacar, Agadir Airport · car rental in Agadir guide
- Hotels in Taghazout → Booking.com
- Hotels in Imsouane → Booking.com
- Hotels in Essaouira → Booking.com
- Surf lessons → GetYourGuide
- Surf camp → browse packages
- Paradise Valley half-day → guided tour
- Essaouira day trip → from Agadir or Taghazout
- Travel insurance → VisitorsCoverage for Morocco · travel insurance guide
See also: one-week Morocco surf itinerary · Taghazout long weekend · Taghazout vs Imsouane · Essaouira day trip guide · best time to visit Taghazout