Taghazout Morocco: Ultimate Guide for First-Time Visitors

Who knew Taghazout, Morocco was home to a surfing hot spot. Well, apparently everyone except me. On my 7-week trip to Morocco, I spent 2 of those weeks sunbathing, working, relaxing and eating my way through Taghazout. I needed to escape the harsh, dreary winter in Ireland and decided to escape to somewhere it would be warmer, sunnier, and with a lovely coast. Morocco ended up being just the place.

I knew I wanted to hit up the coast right away, so Taghazout became my first destination. I took a direct flight from London to Agadir which was just under 4 hours and for a super reasonable price. In fact, if you can opt out of needing a check-in bag, the cost would be a literal steal if you’re flying from Europe. My flight was like $40 before adding my bag for a one-way. I didn’t know when I was going to be leaving or if I might decide to go somewhere else so I opted out of booking a roundtrip which is always going to be the best value.

Navigate Taghazout: Quick Links

♥ Important details
♥ How to get there
♥ Where to stay
♥ Surf Camps
♥ Things to do 
♥ Day trips
♥ Where to eat & drink
♥ Sample Itineraries
♥ Digital nomad info

A Bit About Taghazout

Taghazout is a very small yet very busy, touristy town that is well known for it’s surfing. I mean it, I’ve literally never seen so many surfers at the beach before. There is a very large sandy beach and you’ll find that it is packed with people who are here to learn how to surf or to continue improving their skills, as well a lot of people just chilling on the beach sunbathing and playing football (soccer).

The town itself is small and walkable, no matter where you’re staying. Once you arrive and settle into your spot, you’ll be walking everywhere you go. A great way for you to get your daily steps in! There’s tons of oceanfront spots to eat, drink, and enjoy yourself whether with friends, your partner, or even by yourself. You’ll find the place is filled with solo travelers, all you have to do is stay at a hostel to meet them.

Side note – when I was there, the place was CRAWLING with Germans. I’m serious – I’ve never seen so many Germans somewhere outside of Germany. I know they are known for traveling and being everywhere but this was next level.

Details About Taghazout & Morocco

Location, Language & Currency

Taghazout is located on the southern coast of Morocco in Africa. It is a muslim country, and the main languages spoken are Arabic, Berber and French. The currency is MAD or Dirham and the conversion is $1.00USD equals about $9.30MAD at the time of writing.

The People

I’ve found so far the Moroccan people are very kind and helpful. I’ve only been to two towns when writing this, on the southern coast, so this could be why I haven’t had any other experiences. (A couple I met had more aggressive and poor experiences in other places such as Fes and Marakkesh with perceived rudeness, aggressive hawking, and trying to scam). This is probably expected in larger cities, but so far in these southern coastal towns the locals have been nothing short of amazing. Super kind, very friendly, and helpful. Me and a friend I met even had our breakfast paid for by some locals who just wanted to simply say thanks for visiting and to enjoy our time in Morocco. And my host here, Hafid, was so sweet and kind, helped me even when I was feeling sick. 

The Weather

The weather is relatively mild in the winters, making it a popular destination for Europeans who seek to escape the cold winter months. It’s described as having hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. It still gets “cold” down here however it’s milder in Taghazout comparatively speaking than to northern Europe or Americas. I’m here right now in April and the weather is a beautiful 18-25 degrees Celsius or 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit, making it lovely place to enjoy the spring too.

If you’re susceptible to dry skin, I will say it is very dry here. My skin has been dry, cracked and peeling on top of getting a tan so I have been trying to actively drench my skin in lotion. I however suffer from skin that swings from super sweaty to super dry depending on the climate.. so maybe I’m not a good reference point.

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Appropriate Attire

While Morocco is muslim and therefore a modest country where you would be expected to dress conservatively, Taghazout is a bit of an exception because of it’s proximity right on the water and it being a heavy tourist area. With that being said, it is generally OK to wear shorts, dresses, bathing suits, etc and have your arms and legs showing while down at the actual beach and surrounding areas.

However, the town is still full of locals so keep that in mind and dress a bit more appropriately when walking around the town, dining at restaurants and walking through the streets back towards the accommodation. You don’t need to cover your legs or arms or anything, but don’t be walking around outside of the beach area in just your bikini. I know you’ll see people doing it, but from being in a few Facebook groups in the area, I’ve seen a lot of locals complaining about it and saying that westerners are not respecting the place by walking around half naked throughout town. So just keep that in mind!

Cost Expectations

Morocco can be very cheap for some things and moderately cheap for others. You’ll find in Taghazout a lot of things seem to be priced in euros. I just generally drop a 0 when it comes to understanding the price. 20 euro = 20 MAD although the conversion is actually slightly more. I think this is due to the proximity of Morocco to Europe and the fact that the majority of tourists here are coming from Europe.

When it comes to eating the local produce and food from the grocery stores or corner marts, you’ll find that it’s super cheap. So if you are staying in a place with a kitchen where you can cook and you’re on budget, this will be awesome for you. For example, I got 2 yogurts, 2 bananas, and a soda for $1.00. My friend I met here said she got 2 dinners worth of food (vegetables and such) – so 4 meals – for her and her partner, and spent only $3.50. So in that regard, it’s super cheap.

The local food from proper local restaurants or little hole in the wall restaurants are also really cheap. We’re talking meals from 10-40 MAD or $1-$4. However if you want to eat at the more western restaurants, you’re looking at paying $9-$12 per meal which can seem a bit pricey if you’re comparing it to Southeast Asia – but when comparing it to the USA or Europe it’s still on the cheaper end.

Coffee from a local stand is about 15 MAD or $1.50 or from a western cafe it’ll be 30 MAD or $3.00. Taxi prices are a bit high though, compared to places like Southeast Asia so just expect that.

Hostels range from about $10-$20 depending on your comfort level. Private rooms run about $30+ which is fantastic if you’re traveling with someone to split the cost.

Overall, the place is really affordable!

How Much I Spent In Taghazout For 2 Weeks

I spent 2 weeks in Taghazout and tracked all of my spending down to the last penny, as I always do using my budget app. I like to do this so I can have a visual on what I’m spending while traveling in each country and to be able to share it with people like you so you can see that traveling can be very affordable. You can spend either less than I did if you’re there to just relax and work, or more if you’re here to surf and do all the tours. Also this can vary depending if you make any of your own meals, how much you spend on accommodation, if you eat western or local food only, etc. For example: I ate out all of my meals and mostly western with local and street food style mixed in.

🍽️ Eating Out & Drinks: $227
🏡 Accommodation: $179.50
🚌 Transport: $11
💸 Sim Card: $16
🥑 Groceries: $24
🛍️ Activities & Shopping: $19

Total: $476.50 or $34 per day 

How To Get To Taghazout

The main airport to fly into Casablanca, which is the capital and located northwest. The second busiest airport is Marakkesh which is more centrally located and then the third would be Agadir, which is located more south and an easy entry point to the southern coastal towns. Depending on how much time you have for your trip, where all you want to go, and the price of each airport depending on where you’ll be flying from, are all things to take into consideration for which airport makes the most sense for you to fly in to.

Once you arrive, if you’re going straight from the airport, you have a couple options:

1. Take a bus.

This is the cheapest option however it will be the longest and will requires you to swap buses along the route to get to the final destination. If you’re on a budget and not in a rush, this is your best bet.

Outside of the airport there will be the bus stop. You’ll want to get on bus #37 towards Ingazene. It runs from 6:30am-8:30am and comes about every 45 minutes.

Then at Ingazene you’ll take another bus to Palace Salam in Agadir, bus #6, #11, or #96.

From Palace Salam you’ll take bus #32 to Taghazout.

The whole route is about 20 MAD which is like $2 usd or less and it’ll take you about ~2 hours.

2. Take a taxi.

There are many taxis right outside of the airport, which you can try to haggle down. The approx. cost for a taxi from Agadir airport to Taghazout for example ranges from 300-500 MAD ($30-$50 usd) and will take about an hour to an hour and fifteen.

3. Pre-organize transport.

Your accommodation can organize you transport for a better deal, usually 200-300 MAD ($20-$30 usd) – depending on how many of you there are. If you are traveling in a group and would like a pre-booked organized car who’s already waiting for you, you can book a private minivan for a group that fits up to 8 people.

4. Take an Indrive.

The local “uber” in Morocco is Indrive and you can download the app on your phone. The way it works is, you pick a destination and then say how much you’re willing to pay and someone can accept it or not or try to negotiate. However, it is actually “illegal” in the country, and the taxi drivers do not take this lightly. I’ve heard stories of the taxi drivers attacking indrive cars, police stopping and making you pay a fine or even get out of the car.

A girl I met actually took an Indrive with her brother, when they approached the police checkpoint, they got out of the car and walked through the desert for about 30 minutes and then got picked up on the other side of the checkpoint. I think it honestly depends on where you’re flying in from, on whether you’ll cross a checkpoint or not. I flew into Agadir, and did not pass a police checkpoint.

In fact, I actually did take an Indrive with some german girls I met at the airport. He charged us 100 MAD ($10 usd) each, which was actually a super good price. So when in doubt, ask another traveler near you if you can share a taxi or indrive. Chances are, they’ll be going to the same destination as you! We didn’t run into any issues with the locals or police luckily.

5. Rent a car.

This is actually a very popular thing people do here is rent a car and roadtrip along the coast and pop into all the coastal towns. If you have the funds and time, I highly recommend this as you’ll be able to move at your own pace and keep all your stuff with you. The roads are very nicely paved and wide so you should find it safe enough to drive in the country.

Where To Stay In Taghazout

Alright so depending on what you’re here to do in Taghazout and your budget, will greatly influence where you should stay. As I mentioned before, Taghazout is very small so I wouldn’t worry about what area to stay in, as you’ll always be about a 2 minute walk to the main road, 5 minute walk to the oceanfront restaurants, and 10 minutes max to the big beach (even that time is generous, it’s probably even shorter).

If you’re traveling solo and looking to meet other travelers and/or you’re on a budget you should definitely stay in a hostel. Proper budget travels, get a dorm bed. If you have more spending money but want to still stay in a hostel for the social atmosphere then you can book a private room.

If you’re looking to come here for a while and co-work as a digital nomad and you have some spending money, then I highly suggest you stay at one of the co-living accommodations that is listed below under the Digital Nomad section. 

Dorms & Private Room Recommendations: Low-Med Budget

Guapa Surf Morocco Hostel

This hostel is ran by a lovely family, Hafid and his daughter Sara. It’s located off a side street, that is relatively quiet aside from the barking of dogs at night which you can’t avoid anywhere in Morocco it seems lol. They have 2 dorm rooms, one that is a 6 bed and a 3 bed – both mixed. Then they also have a few private rooms. There is a rooftop chill area and Hafid can have your breakfast prepared when you wake up if you order it from him, I believe it’s just 50 MAD and you can have a full Moroccan style breakfast. Fridge and washer machine available. Dorms start at just 105+ MAD or $11+ per night or they have private rooms starting at 352 MAD or $32. 

Taghazout Life – For Female Solo Travelers

This spot is a beautiful location, with all rooms including free breakfast that is a lovely breakfast buffet. It has a nice rooftop and garden. They only offer either a female-only dorm or private rooms. So if you’re a female who’s solo traveling, this could be a great spot for you to meet other females. The dorm is about 132 MAD per night or $13 or they have private rooms starting at 544 MAD or $54 a night.

Ocean Nomads Hostel Taghazout

This spot is lovely and highly rated, 9.6 There’s a lovely rooftop area for chilling and meeting others, as well as an incredible view of the ocean. There is also access to a kitchen and fridge if you’d like to prepare your own food. They offer mixed dorms starting at 140 MAD or $14 and private rooms starting at 370 MAD or $37.

Hostel The Endless House Anchor Point

This is a hostel rated with having a lovely vibe. There’s also a rooftop with a nice chilling out area, access to a kitchen and BBBQ facilities and ability to do your laundry. The dorms are mixed and start at 135 MAD or $13 and they also offer a private room for 359 MAD or $35.

Whole Apartments: Higher Budget Or Families/Groups

Surf Riad Taghazout

If you’re looking for your own place to stay, this location is just the spot. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and living room and fully stocked kitchen. The best part? It’s located right on the waterfront with spectacular views and a terrace. The place itself is also decorated in classic Moroccan features. The property is highly rated and books out fast. The rate is 1034 MAD or $100 per night. A steal for this location.

Argan Surf House

This 1 bedroom apartment sleeps 4, with a total of 4 single beds. Perfect if you’re traveling as a family or with friends. Each room has a terrace, there’s outdoor seating and it comes with breakfast made for you included. The room is 1077 MAD or $105 a night.

Surfstay-Taghazout

This ocean front apartment comes with a doubled bed and 2 bunkbeds that sleeps 4 or one with 2 additional sofa beds that can sleep 6. The best part about this location is the actual proximity to the town and the beach. You step outside your door and you’re right at the beach in town and in the hustle and bustle of the shops and restaurants. Literally no walking required!

Hotel Lovers

Radisson Blu Resort

If you’re someone who only likes to stay at hotels, you’re in luck because there is one in Taghazout and it’s the Radisson Blu Resort. It’s right on the ocean with an outdoor pool and spa center with a hamman, massages and sauna. There is also a kids center during holidays and you have access to a gym (which there aren’t any in Taghazout so this is nice if you want to keep your fitness up). Rooms start at 1700 MAD or $170 a night.

All-Inclusive Surf Camps

Taghazout is well-known for being a surfing destination. People from all over the world come here just to learn surfing due to its consistent waves and clear water, as well as people who want to come to improve their skill and just play in the water. The ocean here seems to be more forgiving than mine back at home where the waves crash harshly onto the beach, making it not exactly beginner friendly. The waves here are a nice size to surf and they crash a lot more forgivingly, as least from what I could see. I think you pair that with a sandy bottom and it’s a lot safer as well.

Therefore, Taghazout is the spot if you want to sign up for an all-inclusive surf camp that includes your surf lessons and gear, meals, yoga sessions, and group activities giving you that unique chance to bond with everyone during your stay while you learn a new skill or improve upon it. There’s different ones depending on your skill level and what language you speak so you can be sure to get the one that’s perfect for you.

Harmony Surf Lodge – 7 Day Surf Camp

This is a premium surf retreat that is 7-days and 6-nights. It’s highly rated here in Taghazout. The groups are small, consisting of 8 people max so you can get enough hands-on instruction from the teacher yet still having enough people to create a lovely social vibe. The instructor is Lahoucines, and he teaches in English as well as other languages if preferred.

Highlights:

• Morning surf lessons

• 5 surf lessons

• All meals

• Supervised free surf time all afternoon

• Daily transport to the best surf spots according to the surf conditions

• Surf tips and coaching

• All surfing equipment

• 6 nights of full-board accommodation

Top surf spots:

Anchor Point: Known for its world-class right-hand break.
Killer Point: A powerful wave for more advanced surfers.
Tamri: Ideal for a more relaxed session with less crowded waves.
Taghazout Bay: A perfect spot for a mix of waves and beach vibes.

Skill Level:
Beginner
Intermediate

Harmony Surf Lodge – 4 Day Surf Camp

This is a shorter surf retreat that 4-days and 3-nights, at the same lodge, perfect for those who are looking for a surf camp experience without it taking up their entire trip.

Includes:

• 2 surf lessons

• Supervised free surf time all afternoon

• Daily transport to the best surf spots according to the surf conditions

• Surf tips and coaching

• All surfing equipment

• 3 nights of full-board accommodation

• All meals

• Airport transfers

Skill Level
Beginner
Intermediate

Sunny Wave Taghazout Surf and Yoga – 7 Day Surf Camp

This is a very popular surf camp here that includes both surf and yoga lessons that is 7 days and 6 nights. This has a max group size of 30 so it’s a bit larger group size than the premium one listed above. However there are two instructors: Haitam and Mohamed. Start your days off with a yoga session in the morning, followed by your surf lessons and all your meals included in vetween. A larger group may even mean, more fun 🙂

Includes:

• Daily surf lessons for all skill levels

• Sunrise yoga to prepare for a day of surfing or Sunset yoga or meditation with coastal views

• Moroccan breakfast to fuel your adventure

• Lunch and relaxation or exploration time

• Moroccan dinner and social time

• Excursions: Timlalin dunes adventure and Imsouane surf trip (extras)

• 6 nights accommodation

Skill Level:
Beginner
Immediate
Advanced

Taghazout Surf Camp – 5 Day Surf Camp

If you’re looking for a surf camp near Taghazout but in a more secluded area that’s mainly just for surf and not really tourists, then this is your ideal spot. A 5 day, 4 night stay in Imiouadar, just north of Taghazout. This retreat includes yoga sessions and optional day trips as well.

Highlights:

• 4 days with surf lessons

• Surf guide/instructor and transportation to different surf spots are included

• Quality surf equipment to help you improve your surfing skills during lesson hours

• Enjoy the rooftop terrace with an unobstructed view of the ocean and the mountain

• Stay in a magnificent spacious and bright surf camp

• Daily breakfast, lunch (at the beach), and dinner will be provided

• 4 nights accommodation

Skill level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Go Surfing

If you’re a beginner surfer, Taghazout is a great place to learn because the waves aren’t super large near the beach, it has a sandy bottom, and there’s tons of places to get lessons from. Trust me, once you see how many people are surfing here, you’ll know it must be for a reason. The average cost to rent a board I think is like 80 MAD ($8 usd) and 300-400 MAD ($30-$40) for a lesson.

If you are an experienced surfer, sad to say that once you see how many surfers are in the water, it might look like your actual nightmare LOL. However, if you hop into the water from the rocks and stay out further from the beach away from the beginners, you can actually catch some decent waves and it’s less crowded. That’s where most of the experienced ones stay.

If you already know how to surf and just want to rent gear, you’ll find a lot of places around Taghazout and at the beach that are renting out boards and wetsuits. I believe you can expect to pay anywhere from 50-80 MAD – so search around for the best rate. 

If Taghazout Is Too Busy For You…

Another popular place for surfing, is a town called Imsuoane just about an hour north of Taghazout. It’s way less crowded compared to Taghazout. Less tourists and with a lot more of a chill vibe. But again, the bay there you’ll find is absolutely packed with surfers. However this location has the bay which is usually best for longboarding and then the coastal beach which has larger waves and the more experienced and short boarders go and play in. So if you arrive to Taghazout and find it’s not your vibe, definitely go up to Imsuoane and check it out.

Relax by the Beach

There are really 3 beaches in Taghazout. You have the main sandy beach, which is just south of the town where all the restaurants are. It’s a huge, long, lovely beach that connects down to the next town, Tamaracht. This beach is perfect for relaxing, reading, going for a swim, or riding a camel or horse if you’d like. (Although I don’t recommend participating in riding the animals for their welfare). I actually prefer to go along the rocks and relaxing there, it’s a bit more quiet. Some hawkers come around and will sell tea or coffee, snacks and fruit so if you get thirsty or peckish you can buy from them.

The next beach is the small one that is right in the center of the town where all the restaurants are. This one is a pebbly/rocky beach and has all of the iconic blue fishing boats that I’m sure you’ve seen if you’ve googled Taghazout. This beach isn’t nice to lay on due to the rocks, however there’s some places to sit and relax, mainly to the right by all the big rocks. Good spot for swimming too if the waves are chill.

The last place is a bit further away down at Anchor Point. It’s a bit of a walk, however it’s nice to walk along the coast. This is a great spot for sunset as well and a lot less crowded. 

Eat and Drink

Taghazout has no shortage of delicious food: from local dishes to more internationally inspired ones, you’ll find a lovely mix. And while Morocco itself is a dry country due to being Muslim, there are a couple places that sell alcohol if you’d like to enjoy a drink on your trip. This actually makes the town have a nice vibe that not everyone is drunk or drinking everywhere. There are little food stands and fresh fruit stands everywhere selling msmen wraps, sandwiches, orange and pomegranate juice. And if you’re relaxing on the beach they’ll come around with cups of Moroccan tea. I’ll list recommendations on where to eat and drink in the next section.

Visit The Skatepark

The skatepark sits up on top of the cliff above the town and it just a short 10 minute walk to the top. It’s not too steep but the rocks and sand can slide a bit so just be careful when coming down. When you get to the top, you’ll find a few stalls selling msmens (the local type of kebab), crepes, and fresh juice. I definitely recommend getting the msmen right there from the guys selling it right when you arrive to your right. They cook them up fresh right their on their grill. The skatepark is usually packed with tourists who come up to watch the skaters, hang out and then watch the sunset. It’s an incredible view over the whole town and coastline.

Watch the Sunset

Watching the sunset from the skatepark is the most popular place to watch it. I’d recommend to go up an hour or so before sunset so you can relax and enjoy taking in the views.

Another place to watch the sunset is from Anchor Point. This is a bit of a walk down the road and a lot more quiet since not many people wander down that far. If you don’t want to go all the way down to it, you can see it in the distance from the skatepark.

Souvenir Shopping

All around Taghazout you’ll see little shops selling all types of things from ceramics, to rugs, to scarves, to t-shirts and more. Wander around between all the streets and sidestreets and you’ll be sure to come across many stalls for you to buy things for yourself, your friends and family. The ceramics are really some of my favorite. Be sure to haggle – they will raise the price since you’re a tourist and they’ll be expecting you to do a bit of haggling.

Do Yoga

If you were hoping to come here and be able to join a yoga studio or get a pass of them to enjoy during your time here like I was, you’ll be disappointed. However it is possible, because a few of the surf camps do offer yoga sessions. If you stay in a surf camp I believe these sessions are included in the price but if you’re not you can still practice yoga at these other locations, but the fee is quite steep at 15 euro per class. This is almost if not more than the price back at home so for me not being able to get a type of bulk class purchase wasn’t worth it, sadly.

>>You can book yoga from these places:

1. Amouage by Surf Maroc
3. Dfrost Amulgar
3. World of Waves

Conact them upon arrival in Taghazout to get the schedules.

Day Trips from Taghazout

If you are planning on staying in Taghazout your whole trip or simply just want other things to do outside of the town, there are plenty of day trips for you to consider and add on to your itinerary like exploring nearby towns, sandboarding, camel riding, and quad-biking just to name a few. 

Tamracht

This is a town just south of Taghazout. Some people choose to split their time between the two places because Tamracht has more of a chill vibe. It’s not as touristy and crowded. There are nice western style restaurants and cafes if you’re looking for that and more shops and such to check out. The town itself is a bit further from the beach vs Taghazout is right on the beach. So you can either choose to split your time between the two places or simply just walk to Tamracht or catch the bus or tax down. The walk itself is really nice along a very well done boardwalk past hotels and you can reach the town in like 30-45 minutes depending on how fast you walk.

Sandboarding & Sunset Desert Camel Ride

The Timalin Sand Dunes are nearby and is a great place for you to get some adventure activites in like sandboarding down the beautiful golden desert dunes and even riding a camel at sunset overlooking the Atlantic ocean. This is a half day event and you also have the option of adding on dinner. No trip to Morocco is complete without a bit of desert fun!

Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountains

This is a lovely oasis right in the middle of the Atlas Mountains where you can hike, swim, eat, and take in the views. It’s a very popular tourist attraction and I was actually surprised at how many people were there considering it was like an hour east into the mountains and the roads were actually quite empty. You can either opt to book a tour or if you’re in a group you can rent a taxi for the day to take you down there. I’d recommend about 4-5 hours to not be rushed so you can enjoy the views, do the hike, and swim at the two locations. The last spot is actually where a lot of people were doing cliff jumping. There’s a bunch of places there for you to eat as well so be sure to take some time to relax and enjoy lunch. I had a fabulous tajine there.

If you’re going to rent your own taxi, the cost was about 600MAD or $60 for the day. Otherwise if you’re solo traveling, just want the whole ordeal handled for you or you’d like to hang out in a group with other travelers, you can book the tour for just 325 MAD or $32 USD.

Want the full breakdown? Check out my complete guide to the best things to do in Taghazout.

Where To Eat & Drink In Taghazout

Moroccan food I find to be quite hearty. A lot of spices like cumin, potatoes, vegetables, msmen, and lots and LOTS of bread. Some common dishes are their couscous, tajine, brochettes, moroccan salad, grilled seafood, and rfissa. At least these are the dishes I’ve encountered here in the southern coast of Morocco. Not sure what flavors await for me in the other parts!

Check out my full list of the best restaurants to try in Taghazout. 

Medium Priced Eats: Brekkie, Lunch & Dinner Spots

Teapot Cafe

This spot is super popular and is almost always full, especially during breakfast. The breakfast here is great, especially their avocado toast variations. I also fell in love with their tropic mango smoothie because it was made with real coconut milk and the flavor was just divine. I came here to get one take-away most days. Just a sidenote: some of the staff might come off as not being the friendliest, but don’t let that deter you from eating here. It’s busy for a reason! 

World of Waves

This spot is amazing, simply for it’s location. It’s a popular venue with seating literally right on the waterfront which is outdoor dining with a cover to keep the sun off you. There is also an in-door section with essentially no doors so you also can have a full view of the sea even if you’re sitting inside. This was a place I frequented almost daily to work and eat lunch or have a coffee or smoothie. The food is good especially with the view. I had the shrimp curry which actually was very delicious (my friend had the chicken version), really great sauce, as well as the chicken ceasar salad and seafood pasta. The prices here are high for Moroccan standards, so expect to pay 90-120 MAD for a dinner meal plus drink costs, etc.

Surfer Berbere

This spot I found when just exploring Taghazout because it’s not in the main part, you have to walk along the water a bit of the ways to find out. It’s such a cute location! It’s literally right on the cliffs of the water and there is an outdoor section on the cliffs overlooking the water. I mean, some of these tables are literally in a splash zone! Then there is another section to the side of the building where there’s lounge cushions and small tables for you to sit on the floor and relax, chatting and they do a fire at sunset. It’s such a beautiful location so I highly recommend you come here for a sunset dinner one evening. I had their fried calmari dish was soo good and friends had the fresh fish which they said was amazing!

Cheaper Eats: Snacks & Local Joints

Suzi’s Cookies

If you have a sweet tooth, Suzi’s is the place to go. They specialize in delicious cookies and baked goods, as well as coffees and teas. It’s in an adorable white and purple building situated right in front of the ocean so you have a great view while you enjoy your cookie. If you’ve been to Dane’s Cookies in Bali before and liked those, then you’ll like these too! 

Msmen/Taco stand

Okay so you’ll find a fair few of these around town and I don’t think you can go wrong at any of them! I personally frequented the one that is in the square, and when you walk up to it, it’s located on the right hand side but straight ahead. There is a corner restaurant there where the tables go into the walkway, and there’s a crepe stand before you get to it, and a crepe stand on the left hand side of it. I couldn’t find it’s exact name on Google maps and sadly I didn’t take a pic of it, but I ate one here many times and they are sooo good and cheap, only 40 MAD which is $4 and they are filling! Just note, their “tacos” are actually like burritos. 

The next good one is up at the skatepark because it’s simply a lovely thing to enjoy while watching the skaters and the sunset. 

Crepe Stand

The crepes here are soo good and you must try them! You’ll see a bunch of crepe stands all over town. I personally loved going to the one in the square, across from the restaurant J cool, and I believed it’s called Crepes Jcool. They have so many flavors and are around 15-35 MAD each depending on what flavor combo you get. I got the bananas and biscoff and it was SCRUMPTIOUS! There is another popular one around the corner called AZIZ’s as well. Look for the guy in the pic below to see if it’s Jcool’s stand. 

Taghazout Tajine Palace

This spot is right on the corner right next to the pharmacy. They have really good prices for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you’re on a budget or simply wanting to eat where the locals eat. I had some soup here when my belly was hurting and it was really good, I think it as only 10 MAD or $1. They’re known for their tajines though so be sure to get one of those. I’ll show a picture of one I ate at Paradise Valley just so you can see what they’re like! It’s a dish they prepare by cooking iti slowly in a clay pot. You’ll see these all over Morocco. A trip isn’t complete without trying one in every flavor.

To Get Coffee

>>Red Clay Cafe: The coffee here for me was the best out of all the places I tried coffee. After 3 years living in Australia, I have become quite the coffee snob. They are a vegan restaurant though so I believe the standard is oat milk. Definitely recommend if you are picky about your coffee like me. I think the cost is 30 MAD or $3.

>>Teapot Cafe: This spot is right next door to Red Clay and is always busy. They also have good coffee. If you aren’t planning to eat, then they won’t let you sit there just to enjoy a coffee because they are so small and get so busy. So you’ll either need to get it takeaway or stay and enjoy breakfast or lunch. I believe the coffee was like 30 or 35 MAD as well, about $3.

>>Local stand: If you head to the beach where the actual town is, right where all of the blue fishing boats are parked up on the beach, you’ll see a guy here with a coffee cart. His coffee is pretty good for local coffee and is super cheap at only 15 MAD so $1.50. Great spot if you’re on a budget but can’t go without your daily coffee.

>>Suzi’s Cookies: If you haven’t had a cookie here or other sweet treat, definitely recommend you come here to try one and have a coffee. It’s a cute little corner shop right on the ocean and they have a bunch of chairs for you to chill and enjoy the view and your coffee.

>>World of Waves: The coffee here is alright, not my favorite but not bad either. I would usually order one just to be able to work here though and not take up a seat without ordering something. Wouldn’t be my go-to place though to grab a coffee, that is just my personal opinion.

To Drink

>>Dfrost: This location used to be quieter since drinking isn’t the norm in Morocco, however with Taghazout becoming increasingly more popular as a tourist destination it has caught on and this place can fill up, especially around sunset. There is a nice outdoor seating area, as well as an area downstairs along the rocks and water for you to hang out with some carpets. If you’re trying to enjoy some cold drinks, highly recommend coming here. Just try to get there early for a spot! 

>>World of Waves: This restaurant was my go-to for a lot of my time there, just because it was handy when it came to having an incredible view, a place to work with strong wifi, and a pretty good menu. They also sell alcohol here so if you’re after a wine or beer you can enjoy one here while taking in the views. 

>>Munga Bar: This is a bar and restaurant located at the bottom of Munga Guesthouse. If you aren’t staying here, no worries you can still go in and enjoy your time there. I walked past a few nights and it seemed to be one of the few places that was popping off. 

Sample Itineraries for Taghazout

3 Day Itinerary In Taghazout

>>Day 1: Check-in. Go to the beach, relax, swim. Explore the town & stalls. Have a cookie and coffee at Suzi’s Cookies. Eat lunch at World of Waves by the sea. Then go to the skatepark for sunset and either having a msmen up there for dinner or eat a lovely fish dinner at Tiguidar. Then get a dessert crepe at either the one located in the town square across from J Cool or from AZIZI’s Crepes.

>>Day 2: Eat breakfast at Teapot Cafe. Take a surf lesson in the morning. Relax by the beach in the afternoon. Eat lunch at Snack Tafoukt or Chez Titrite. Watch the sunset either at Anchor point or watch it from Dfrost for drinks. Then have dinner at Windy Bay Restaurant by the sea.

>>Day 3: Eat breakfast at Red Clay. Paradise Valley and Atlas Mountains day trip & have lunch there. Then come back, go to the beach, surf or stroll the town. Have sunset and dinner at Surf Berbere.

5 Day Itinerary In Taghazout

>>Day 1: Check-in. Go to the beach, relax, swim. Explore the town & shopping stalls. Have a cookie and coffee at Suzi’s Cookies. Eat lunch at World of Waves by the sea. Then go to the skatepark for sunset and either having a msmen up there for dinner or eat a lovely fish dinner at Tiguidar. Then get a dessert crepe at either the one located in the town square across from J Cool or from AZIZI’s Crepes.

>>Day 2: Eat breakfast at Teapot Cafe. Take a surf lesson in the morning. Relax by the beach in the afternoon. Eat lunch at Snack Tafoukt or Chez Titrite. Watch the sunset either at Anchor point or watch it from Dfrost for drinks. Then have dinner at Windy Bay Restaurant by the sea.

>>Day 3: Eat breakfast at Red Clay. Paradise Valley day trip & have lunch there. Then come back, stroll to the beach if it’s early enough. Have sunset and dinner at Surf Berbere.

>>Day 4. Eat breakfast at Cafe Yoba  for somewhere new or back to Red Clay or Teapot if you enjoyed it. Take a yoga class or a surf session in the morning. Then walk the boardwalk down to Tamracht. Explore the town, check the shops and have lunch, maybe relax on the beach. Come back for dinner at  and drinks at Munga Bar.

>>Day 5: Have breakfast at any new spots you’ve found or back to a tried and true place you enjoyed. Take a final surf session in the morning. Then for the afternoon do a quad-biking or sand boarding in the desert half day trip and enjoy a sunset camel ride and a BBQ dinner.

Working & Traveling as a Digital Nomad in Taghazout

Co-living Spaces

If you’re working and traveling as a digital nomad, it’s totally possible to do from here. There are a few co-living places you can book a room at that includes a total package: breakfast, coworking spaces, and a social atmosphere of other nomads. If you’re going to be staying long-term or you have the budget to do this, highly recommend Sundesk or Adventurekeys.

Sundesk

Sundesk offers budget or double rooms, shared rooms, and apartments for 2. They include breakfast, cleaned rooms, workspaces. The more time you book, the better rate you can get. The prices vary from 32 euro a day up to 66 euro a day depending upon the room selection and length of stay. There is a minimum 10 day stay as well.

Adventure Keys

Adventurekeys is a coworking, co-living, surf and yoga camp. They offer 4 different packages:

1. 1-week work and stay for 319 euros that includes access to the co-working space, 1 surf and yoga session, and 3x meals a day and a one-way airport transfer.

2. 1-week yoga flow and meditation for 409 euros that includes 10 yoga sessions, 2 days of surf lesssons, 3x meals a day and a one-way airport transfer.

3. 1-week all-inclusive surf camp for 449 euros that includes 5 days of surf lessons, 2 yoga sessions, 3x meals a day and a one-way airport transfer.

4. 30+ days co-work stay for 799 euros that includes full access to the coworking spaces, 1 surf and yoga session per week and breakfast included and a one-way airport transfer.

**Keep in mind only 2 of these packages include access to the co-working space. 

Also, if you don’t want to stay here but still would like access to the co-working space to try it out or you have an important meeting – they offer a day pass for 10 euros. 

Where To Co-work Without a Co-living

Your Accommodation

Most places have a rooftop chilling area and during the day it’s pretty quiet because everyone is out and about surfing and what not, so you’ll most likely have the place to yourself. I can’t speak for every spot, but the wifi where I stayed was good and I had no issues.

Work Fom A Cafe

If you’re wanting the whole work from a cafe vibe, Taghazout doesn’t really have that like you’ll find in other destinations, but there is 1 solid location called World of Waves.

This is a beautiful location right on the oceanfront and it has an indoor area where people sit on their laptops, eat and drink while working. There’s also an upstairs area that’s got cushions where people also work. You can’t eat up there but you are more than welcome to just chill there. The wifi here is pretty fast too. Get there early because the inside tables fill up pretty fast. At sunset and dinner though the place packs out so you’ll probably just want to make sure you’re done by then. I’m not sure if they’ll kick you out or not as I never stayed that long, but just to be respectful of them trying to make money I would try to move out when it gets busy.

Another spot is the upstairs section of Teapot Cafe. I didn’t work up there myself however there is an upstairs area with seating that is advertised as being a coworking space. And lastly, a girl that I met did her work at Surf Maroc which is a small cafe, surf shop and store. They have outdoor seating with no cover, so if you go at the right time of day you can enjoy it without being right in the sun, otherwise I think it’s too hot and sunny to be sitting outside.

Co-work Day Pass

Incase you missed it above, you can also book a day pass at Adventurekeys for 10 euros incase you find you need a dedicated workspace for focus or need to take a meeting.

Taghazout: A Beautiful African Coastal Destination

Taghazout is a lovely place, and was a great first introduction to my time here in Morocco. I stayed for 2 weeks which was the perfect amount of time for me to kind of explore everywhere and eat everywhere and enjoy the sea and sun. Most people here are kind of a mix: they are either spending their time only there so they can surf, or they are there for a few days as they pass through on their trip of exploring Morocco.

Some people love it, while others don’t care for it because it’s too touristy and busy. I personally liked it because it had a nice energy to it. However it is right on the cusp of being almost too busy for how small it is. I wouldn’t let that deter you from checking it out though and seeing for yourself! If you are wanting to get that same coastal beach vibe with a much chiller atmosphere, then I highly recommend you consider checking out Imsuoane as well or even instead if you only have time for 1 place. It is about an hour fifteen from Taghazout via shuttle bus.

If you’re also including Essaouira into your itinerary (which I also highly recommend) then you can check out my guide to Essaouira as well to help you with planning your trip. My guide to Imsuoane I’ll be working on next, as I ended up spending an entire month there – whoops. 

xx, christine

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