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Taghazout
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A small fishing port renowned for its surfing and the beauty of its beaches. It’s also the planned site for what may one day become Morocco’s first seaside resort: Taghazout-Argana Bay.
Overview of Taghazout
This small fishing port, known for the beauty of its beaches, is also a renowned surfing spot. It’s a holiday destination for retired campervan enthusiasts and, above all, the planned site for what is set to become—perhaps one day—Morocco’s first seaside resort: Taghazout-Argana Bay.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: a few kilometres north of Agadir, along the (beautiful) Essaouira to Agadir Route.
- Distances: Agadir (20 km to the south), Essaouira (155 km to the north), Paradise Valley (35 km to the east).
- Local time: .
- Population: 5,233 inhabitants (2014).
- Area:
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website:
History of Taghazout
What to see and do in Taghazout
The beaches
The seaside resort boasts stunning beaches, beautiful scenery, and rich natural diversity. It’s also a well-known surfing spot.
As for "Taghazout-Argana Bay," intended to become Morocco’s first seaside resort, like most other projects under the government’s "Plan Azur," it faces significant delays and financial issues. This means it may be a long time before things materialise, which for now helps preserve the area’s tranquillity...
In the surrounding area
Agadir (20 km)
For decades, it has been the country's main seaside resort and its second most popular tourist destination after Marrakech. The only thing missing is the city's historical heritage, lost in the 1960 earthquake. In short, Agadir is purely a "holiday-relaxation" destination.
For decades, it has been the country's main seaside resort and its second most popular tourist destination after Marrakech. The only thing missing is the city's historical heritage, lost in the 1960 earthquake. In short, Agadir is purely a "holiday-relaxation" destination.
Imouzzer Waterfall (60 km)
North of Agadir, the commune perched at over 1,100 m is home to a lovely waterfall. Several Amazigh villages nearby.
North of Agadir, the commune perched at over 1,100 m is home to a lovely waterfall. Several Amazigh villages nearby.
Souss-Massa National Park (65 km)
Located almost at the gates of Agadir, the site is primarily renowned for birdwatching.
Located almost at the gates of Agadir, the site is primarily renowned for birdwatching.
Essaouira to Agadir Route
Over more than 150 km, the road hugs the coast, offering stunning landscapes where the ocean blends with the foothills of the Atlas. It’s also where surfing and beach enthusiasts will find their paradise.
Over more than 150 km, the road hugs the coast, offering stunning landscapes where the ocean blends with the foothills of the Atlas. It’s also where surfing and beach enthusiasts will find their paradise.
Paradise Valley (35 km)
A lovely valley along a wadi in the hinterland of Agadir, perfect for a short hike.
A lovely valley along a wadi in the hinterland of Agadir, perfect for a short hike.
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Essaouira to Agadir Route
★★★ Over more than 150 km, the road hugs the coast, offering stunning landscapes where the ocean blends with the foothills of the Atlas…
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Agadir
★★ For decades, it has been the country's main seaside resort and its second most popular tourist destination after Marrakech. The only thing…
Imouzzer Waterfall
★★ North of Agadir, the commune perched at over 1,100 m is home to a lovely waterfall. Several Amazigh villages nearby.
Paradise Valley
★★ A lovely valley along a wadi in the hinterland of Agadir, perfect for a short hike.
Souss-Massa National Park
★ Located almost at the gates of Agadir, the site is primarily renowned for birdwatching.