Seven days in Taghazout is enough to settle into the surf rhythm, take the key day trips, and leave wanting more. This itinerary works for beginner surfers enrolled in a surf camp and for independent travellers mixing surfing with exploration.
Accommodation Options
Before the day-by-day itinerary, the accommodation decision shapes everything:
Surf camps (recommended for beginners): Packages covering accommodation, surf coaching, boards, wetsuits, and typically breakfast and dinner. Surf Maroc’s properties (Surf Village, The Point) are the most established, running from approximately £500–700/person/week as of 2026. Smaller camps like Tamraght Surf House offer a more social, informal atmosphere from approximately £350–500/week. Book at least 6–8 weeks ahead for November–March; 4 weeks ahead for shoulder season.
Independent riads: More flexibility at lower cost. Budget rooms in the village from 200–350 MAD/night; boutique riads from 400–700 MAD/night. The boutique riads guide covers the best options.
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Day 1: Arrive and Settle
Arrive from Agadir airport (approximately 25–30 minutes by grand taxi, ~300 MAD). The Souk to Surf shuttle is the easiest option if you’re travelling with a surfboard. Check in to your riad, surf camp, or guesthouse. Walk the village — it takes 10 minutes end to end.
Afternoon: Head to Hash Point for your first look at the surf. Watch the experienced surfers on the right-hander below the village. Explore the souk and the beachfront area south of the village.
Evening: Sunset from the Hash Point terrace or the village rooftops. Dinner at one of the village restaurants — try World of Waves (rooftop, licensed, 70–140 MAD per main) or Chez Titrite for more traditional Moroccan cooking (70–80 MAD). See the restaurants guide.
Days 2–4: Surf Lessons or Sessions
Morning sessions (7:30–10:00am): The best surf of the day is usually early — cooler, offshore winds, and lighter crowds. Beginners start at Banana Point or Panoramas; improvers work the beach break; experienced surfers head to Hash Point or Anchor Point. If you haven’t booked a surf school yet, GetYourGuide has surf lessons in Taghazout with board and wetsuit included, typically 200–300 MAD for a 2-hour group lesson.
Midday: Rest during the hottest part of the day. Most local surfers do the same. Mint tea at a village café (8–12 MAD), lunch (40–80 MAD at a local spot), and a rest before the afternoon session.
Afternoon session (15:30–18:30): Second session of the day. Often onshore winds by late afternoon but still worth it for the light on the water and the cooling temperatures. This is the best window for beginners who need the calmer morning slot for lessons.
Day 4 or 5: Paradise Valley Day Trip
Drive or take an organised trip to Paradise Valley — a dramatic gorge in the Anti-Atlas foothills, approximately 30 km inland. Hike to the natural pools (1.5 hours each way), swim in the turquoise water, and eat a tagine at one of the simple restaurants by the road (50–80 MAD). Allow a full day. You can book a guided Paradise Valley tour here if you don’t have a hire car — guided trips typically run 300–450 MAD/person including transport. See also the Paradise Valley guide.
Day 5 or 6: Essaouira Day Trip
An early start for the approximately 2.5-hour drive north to Essaouira. Spend the day exploring the blue-painted medina, the harbour fish market (sardines grilled on the spot for 20–30 MAD), the ramparts, and the beach. Essaouira is one of Morocco’s most distinctive cities — wind-swept, independent-minded, and very different from the surf village atmosphere of Taghazout. Return by late afternoon.
You can book a guided Essaouira day trip from Taghazout here if you prefer not to drive. Guided day trips typically run 350–500 MAD/person. See also the Essaouira guide.
Day 6 or 7: Imsouane
Drive approximately 1 hour north to Imsouane for a change of scene. The bay here has Morocco’s longest wave — a mellow right-hander ideal for longboards and intermediate surfers. The fishing village is smaller and quieter than Taghazout. Lunch at one of the cliff-top restaurants overlooking the bay (tagine 60–80 MAD). See the Imsouane guide.
Day 7: Final Sessions and Departure
Morning surf session — early light is the reward for a week’s worth of early alarms. Pack, check out, taxi to Agadir airport (approximately 25–30 minutes, 300 MAD for the private cab). Build in at least 2.5 hours before your flight.
What to Book in Advance
- Surf camp accommodation: 6–8 weeks ahead for peak season (November–March)
- Independent riad: 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season
- Paradise Valley guided tour (optional): bookable on arrival or via GetYourGuide
- Essaouira guided trip (optional): bookable on arrival
- Airport transfer: pre-book here for a guaranteed pickup with board space
Budget Summary
Approximate total costs per person for one week as of 2026:
| Item | Budget option | Comfort option |
|---|---|---|
| Flights (UK return) | £80–120 | £120–200 |
| Surf camp or riad | £250–350 | £400–700 |
| Food (7 days) | £60–90 | £100–150 |
| Surf lessons/hire | £50–80 | £80–120 |
| Day trips (2) | £40–60 | £60–100 |
| Transport | £20–30 | £30–50 |
| Total | £500–730 | £790–1,320 |
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