Surfing in Morocco, Far from the Crowd: the South Beyond Taghazout
Taghazout made Moroccan surfing famous — and crowded. An hour and a half further south, the same Atlantic swell meets almost empty beaches.
The coast south of Agadir at sunrise, an empty beach in flat lightThe short answer: whoever wants to surf in Morocco without the crush goes south of Agadir. Around Mirleft, Aglou and Sidi Ifni the Atlantic swell meets a coast that has stayed quiet — while Taghazout no longer empties out.
Why Is Taghazout So Crowded?
Taghazout is Morocco's best-known spot, 45 minutes north of Agadir. The waves are excellent — and everyone knows it. In high season dozens of surfers share the same wave.
Where Do You Find Quieter Waves?
Further south the coast empties out. Mirleft lies about an hour and a half from Agadir, half an hour north of Sidi Ifni. The same north-west swell rolls in here, but the surfers on the beach can be counted on one hand.
- Mirleft — beach breaks for learning, without the crowd
- Aglou — a long beach north of Sidi Ifni
- Legzira — the red rock arches, a few minutes away
- Sidi Ifni — a sleepy harbour, more demanding waves
When Is the Best Season?
The season runs from October to April, when the North Atlantic sends its swell. The water stays mild — around 18 degrees in autumn. The summer suits beginners better: smaller waves, a warmer sea.
We don't promise the spot of the century here. We promise a coast where you can still hear the sea before you hear the others — and that is exactly what our Westklippe surf camp in Mirleft stands for.