10-Day Moroccan Surf Trip Itinerary

Last Updated on 28th July 2025 by Jessie

Dreaming of a 10‑day surf trip in Morocco? This itinerary takes you from Taghazout through Imsouane and coastal gems – surf breaks, local tips, and relaxing stays included.

In my opinion, 10 days in Morocco is not nearly enough. But I suppose beggars can’t be choosers, and sometimes that’s all your work, money, social responsibilities, yada yada will allow for. Regardless, 10 days of surfing in Morocco is better than no days of surfing in Morocco. So for the time-poor sods, I have created this short and sharp 10-day Moroccan surf trip itinerary so that you can milk every moment of it.

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When to Book a Surf Trip in Morocco

Winter in Morocco is the best time to score quality waves. The Atlantic swells are most likely to be firing from October to April. So if you’re from Europe or the UK, it’s a win-win, offering both a reprieve from the extreme winter temps and the best chance of good surf.

But for the Australian and New Zealander folk who tend to jump on the European summer migration bandwagon with a detour down to Morocco, the swells might disappoint. My advice is to push the Euro trip back to September/October and then make Morocco your final destination at the beginning of winter. As a bonus, you’ll skip the gnarliest summer heatwaves and the bulk of the crowds in Europe.

Check out my full guide on the best time to surf in Morocco.

How to get around in Morocco

The easiest way to navigate this Moroccan surf trip itinerary would be with your own hire car. You can check out rentalcars.com, get a quote on pricing and line up some wheels in advance.

Alternatively, for those who are a little less confident on foreign roads or don’t have the budget, there are loads of public transport options. Ranging in pricing and availability, you can:

• Catch local or intercity buses. The bus system in Morocco is super cheap, safe and reliable. Check out this guide to catching buses in Maroc.
• Jump in a collective taxi. Often, taxi drivers will offer regular routes between the major surf villages. Check out this guide to Moroccan taxis.
• Book a private taxi. Most taxi drivers are happy to take you wherever you want to go for the right price. You can visit the local taxi rank and negotiate with drivers.
• Take a shuttle bus. SouktoSurf provides daily routes to all the surf villages between Essaouira and Agadir. I highly recommend them.

10-Day Moroccan Surf Trip Itinerary

In a nutshell, your ideal 10-day Moroccan surf trip itinerary would look like this:

Day 1	Fly into Agadir Airport.
Days 1 – 4	Spend 4 nights in Tamraght or Taghazout.
Days 5 – 6	Swing up to Imsouane for 2 nights.
Days 7 – 9	Head down to Mirleft for 3 nights.
Day 10	Fly out of Agadir.

Flying into Agadir Airport

Agadir is the most common entry point for those visiting Morocco’s surf coast. From this coastal city, it’s less than a 30-minute drive to reach either Tamraght or Taghazout. Agadir Airport has loads of flight connections to most major cities in Europe and the UK.

Check out this full guide to Agadir Airport.

IS it worth staying in Agadir?

Personally, I don’t think Agadir is worth spending a night in. The city is relatively new and very spread out, and lacks the cultural and historical significance of an old medina. It appeals most to families and older couples seeking a package holiday deal at one of the beachfront hotels.

The local market, Souk El Had, is impressive, boasting the largest urban marketplace in Africa. But you can pretty much source all of the same locally made foods, arts and crafts in the surf villages (and feel far less overwhelmed).

For a 10-day Moroccan surf trip itinerary where you’re keen on waves and short on time, I advise making a beeline straight from the airport to the surf villages.

Stop 1: Tamraght or Taghazout (4 Nights)

The question on everyone’s lips: Should I stay in Tamraght or Taghazout? I’ve answered this debate in depth in my comparison of the two surf villages. But in short, Tamraght is a bit quieter and more spread out, creating more of a local community feel. Whereas, Taghazout is smaller and compact and sits right behind the beach. It has more of a bustling, social atmosphere, tapping in hard to the surf hippie branding.

Either way, the two villages are less than 10 minutes apart by car, and both offer an abundance of hostels and surf camps. You can slot either Tamraght or Taghazout into this Moroccan surf trip itinerary and guarantee a good time.

Tamraght

Tamraght is a good initiation into Morocco’s surf coast. Although it’s got a thriving tourism scene, it still retains its authenticity as a rural village. Life is slower and more laid back than in the major cities. Many families still rely on farming and agriculture for a living, and it’s not uncommon to see a local shepherd herding his goats through the back streets.

Western-owned specialty coffee stores and yoga studios are on the rise. But at the moment, Tamraght is somewhat in the sweet spot in which you can have your creature comforts catered for and meet fellow travellers, but still witness the reality of Morocco’s unique culture and ways of living. (Support locally owned businesses to keep it this way).

One thing to note in Tamraght is that the village centre is set back 1.5km from the beach, with the surf houses and hostels sprawling up a hill. For some, this might be a deal breaker. But personally, I love the daily trotting to-and-fro. Plus, it means most rooftop terraces have epic ocean views.

See my complete travel guide for Tamraght.

Taghazout

Taghazout is kind of the OG Moroccan surf village. International surfers have been making the pilgrimage there since the ’60s, and the whole place is tinged with the salty/rasta/bohemian trappings of surf culture.

You can find accommodations on all ends of the luxury spectrum in Taghazout. From boutique, rattan-clad hotels with a pool, to sweet €12/night surf hostels. From most places, it’s less than a 10-minute walk down to Panoramas or Hash Point surf breaks.

Taghazout has a handful of bars, unlike Tamraght. So it’s a good place to stay if you want a little nightlife. Although it’s a tourist hotspot, you can still find loads of great authentic Moroccan food and handmade crafts. The village is still fun and ramshackle and run by long-haired local surf rats.

See my complete travel guide for Taghazout.

Stop 2: Imsouane (2 Nights)

Imsouane is an hour’s drive north of Taghazout. It’s a bit more remote, with fewer bars and swanky restaurants, so the atmosphere tends to be a bit more chill. It still attracts the surfy/skatey/backpacker tribe, but the energy is a lot slower-paced.

The landscape of Imsouane is incredible, with steep desert cliffs wrapping around The Bay, where Africa’s longest wave rolls in. Understandably, it’s a fan favourite for longboarders. But it’s well worth visiting for the incredible clifftop sunsets alone.

If you fall into the groove of Imsouane‘s relaxed pace, you could easily spend a few weeks there. However, there are only two main surf breaks in the town, and they get VERY busy. So, for a short Moroccan surf trip itinerary, I think two days is enough to bask in the natural beauty and score a couple of pre-dawn waves.

Check out my complete travel guide for Imsouane.

Stop 3: Mirleft (3 Nights)

Mirleft is a bit of an up-and-comer on the Moroccan surf trip itinerary circuit. It’s a 2-hour drive south of Agadir, so it doesn’t reach the same level of backpacker traffic as the other surf villages.

Tourism is strong in Mirleft, with a huge influx of Moroccan families filling the town during the summer months. So, it’s well equipped with loads of great cafes and restaurants, and incredible rug, jewellery and furniture stores. But in the winter months, it’s a bit of a ghost town, with only a handful of keen surfers gracing the streets. Paradise, in my opinion.

Check out my full travel guide for Mirleft.

The landscape feels a bit wilder down in Mirleft. Steep, rocky cliffs line the rugged coastline, with fierce winter swells rolling in. It’s one of the best spots for fishing in Morocco, and the quality of locally caught seafood is unsurpassed.

If you’re after a proper Moroccan surf adventure, a few days down in Mirleft is the perfect way to round out your trip.

Fly out of Agadir Airport

Alas, that’s the end of your 10-day Moroccan surf trip itinerary, and back to the Agadir airport you must head. The bus from Mirleft to Agadir is super reliable, but if you’ve got an early flight, I recommend teeing up a private driver to take you straight to the airport.

For more help planning your ideal Moroccan surf trip itinerary, check out my Moroccan travel essentials.

More tips:

• Mirleft Travel Guide
• Tamraght Travel Guide
• Taghazout Travel Guide
• Imsouane Travel Guide
• Essaouira Travel Guide

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