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.
First waves in the white water: a surfer up on her soft board, the group waiting behind.The short answer: if you want to surf Morocco without the crush, go south of Agadir. Around Mirleft, Aglou and Sidi Ifni the Atlantic swell meets a coast that has stayed quiet — while Taghazout never empties out any more.
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 September to May, when the North Atlantic sends its swell. The water stays mild — around 18 to 19 degrees. And because this coast offers everything from gentle beach breaks to sharper points, every level finds its wave, from a first lesson to a session that really asks something of you.
Around Mirleft enough spots sit side by side that there is something for every level and every condition — and room to surf them without queueing. A coast where you can still hear the sea before you hear the others: that is what our Westklippe surf camp stands for.