Surfing Lessons

North of Agadir, the coast bends into a string of beaches and rocky points. Taghazout, a small Amazigh fishing village around 19 km from the city, grew into Morocco's surf capital thanks to long right-hand point breaks such as Anchor Point. For learners there are gentler beach breaks nearby. Lessons are matched to your level, from first pop-up to refining your turns.

Highlights

• For every level — sandy beach breaks for beginners; points and reefs for experienced surfers.
• Taghazout & Tamraght — the surf villages north of Agadir, with their cafés and blue fishing boats.
• Famous breaks — Anchor Point, Hash Point and Panorama — for those ready for them.
• Agadir beach — the city beach can also suit learners on smaller days.

What to expect

A first lesson usually starts on the sand: safety, paddling, and standing up. Then into the white water, with an instructor nearby. Spots are chosen on the day according to swell, wind and tide.

Waves vary through the year. The most consistent swells generally arrive from about September to April, which suits intermediate and advanced surfers; beginners can often find small, friendly waves in other months too.

Where it is

Taghazout lies on the coast road north of Agadir, past Aourir and Tamraght. Anchor Point sits just north of the village, with Hash Point and Panorama beach close by.

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