The Taghazout Guide

Taghazout Surf Expo Returns for 5th Edition in October 2026

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Surfers riding waves at Taghazout on the Atlantic coast of Morocco

Contents

  1. 1.What to Expect at the 2026 Expo
  2. 2.Combining the Expo with a Surf Trip

The Taghazout Surf Expo is back for its 5th edition, running from 22 to 25 October 2026 along the Atlantic coast near Agadir. The annual event has grown from a small industry gathering into the largest surf trade and lifestyle expo in Morocco, drawing professional surfers, international brands, and wave enthusiasts from across Europe and Africa.

What to Expect at the 2026 Expo

The Surf Expo combines competition surfing with a trade floor showcasing board shapers, wetsuit brands, surf schools, and travel operators. Past editions have included shaping demonstrations, surf film screenings, yoga sessions, and workshops on ocean conservation.

October is one of the best months to surf in Taghazout. The summer crowds have thinned, the water remains warm from the summer swell season, and the Atlantic groundswells that arrive in autumn produce the long, clean waves that made spots like Anchor Point and Hash Point famous on the international circuit. Running the expo in October is a deliberate choice - the conditions match the occasion.

Professional surf demonstrations are held at the main breaks south of the village, with additional sessions at the beach breaks around Agadir for beginners and improvers.

Combining the Expo with a Surf Trip

The expo falls within the prime autumn window, making it an excellent anchor for a longer surf holiday. Lessons and camp packages in Taghazout typically run for five to seven days, and many visitors extend their stays into November as the Atlantic swell season builds.

For those planning to surf during the event, booking your camp or lessons early is advisable - October draws committed surfers from across Europe who come specifically for the autumn conditions, and accommodation fills up ahead of the expo.

Our surf packages guide for Taghazout covers the main camps and lesson operators, along with advice on which spots suit which ability levels. For a full breakdown of the breaks and what to expect at each, the Taghazout surf guide is the place to start.

The expo is free to attend for visitors. Parking near the village is limited during the event, so arriving by grand taxi from Agadir or staying within walking distance of the village is the practical choice.