Where to Stay in Taghazout: Areas, Hotels and Surf Houses Compared

In short: stay in Taghazout village for cafés and the famous points, in the resort hotels for comfort and pools, in Tamraght for a quieter village near beginner beaches, or in Aourir to be closest to the airport and the beginner beaches. If you come to surf, a surf house or surf camp with daily transfers matters more than the exact village.

Taghazout has become one of the most popular surf destinations in Europe’s winter, and the choice of places to stay has grown fast: simple hostels, surf houses with pools, apartments and large international hotels. This guide explains the areas first, then the types of accommodation, so you can pick what fits your trip.

The areas at a glance

All four are within about 15 minutes of each other on the coast road, so you can surf, eat and watch the sunset in any of them wherever you sleep. Read our complete Taghazout guide and Tamraght guide for more on each village.

Taghazout village

The original surf village: houses stacked above the beach, fishing boats on the sand, and the right-hand points (Hash Point, Panoramas and, a short drive north, Anchor Point) close by. Everything is walkable, from breakfast cafés to surf shops.

• Good: atmosphere, cafés and restaurants, close to the points.
• Less good: busy and sometimes noisy in high season; parking is hard; the gentler beginner beaches are a drive away.

The resort hotels

Between Taghazout village and Tamraght is a large modern resort area, also called Taghazout Bay, with international hotels, pools, spas, a golf course, a skatepark and a seafront promenade. It is the choice if you want a classic hotel with every comfort.

• Good: comfort, facilities, quiet, good for families.
• Less good: further from the village atmosphere, usually the most expensive option, and you organise surf lessons separately.

Tamraght

A hillside village a few minutes south, full of surf houses and surf camps. It is calmer than Taghazout, many terraces look over the ocean, and the sandy beginner beaches (Devil’s Rock, Crocro) are just below.

• Good: quieter, close to beginner beaches, many surf houses.
• Less good: fewer cafés and restaurants; the village is steep.

Aourir

Also called Banana Village, after its banana plantations. A local town at the southern end of the bay, the closest to Agadir and the airport. K11 and Banana Point are within walking distance.

• Good: beginner beaches on foot, shortest airport transfer, local life and prices.
• Less good: less of a surf-village scene in the evening.

Our own surf house is in Aourir, about 8 minutes on foot from K11.

Types of accommodation

Surf camps and surf houses

The most popular choice for surfers. Your room, meals, surf lessons or transfers, equipment and often yoga and trips in one price, and a group of people to surf with from day one. Rooms are usually shared, with private rooms as an upgrade. Read our checklist on how to choose a surf camp in Taghazout.

Hostels

The cheapest beds, good for independent surfers on a budget who organise their own sessions. Check whether board rental and breakfast are included.

Apartments and guesthouses

Good for groups of friends or families who want their own kitchen. You arrange surfing, transport and meals yourself.

Resort hotels

Pools, spas and room service, at the highest prices in the area. Surf lessons are booked separately with a local school.

What to check before you book

• Distance to the beach you will use, not just “the beach”. Beginners want the gentle beaches; experienced surfers want the points.
• Transfers: does someone drive you to the right spot each day?
• Meals: breakfast only, or all meals? Eating out every night adds up.
• Airport pick-up: included, extra, or not offered?
• Noise and stairs: villages on hills mean steps; central streets mean late nights in high season.
• Reviews on Google, recent ones, about the rooms and the people.

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to stay in Taghazout or Tamraght?

Taghazout for buzz and the points, Tamraght for a quieter stay near beginner beaches. They are only a few minutes apart, so with daily transfers you surf both.

How far are the hotels from Agadir airport?

About 30 to 45 minutes to Aourir and around 45 minutes to an hour to Taghazout village, depending on traffic through Agadir. See how to get from Agadir airport to Taghazout.

Do I need a car?

Not if you stay at a surf camp with transfers. Taxis and local buses also run along the coast road.

Want your room, meals and surf sorted in one go? See our surf house and packages, from €225 for 3 days.