The Best Day Trips From Taghazout, Morocco
Last Updated on 22nd January 2026 by Jessie
Taghazout sits in an opportune little spot on Morocco’s surf coast. It’s fairly well connected by public transport and provides a good base for exploring nearby villages. From prehistoric desert oases to Africa’s most popular longboard wave, here are the best day trips from Taghazout on offer, to spice up your stay in the surf village.
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Moroccan Travel Essentials
- First and foremost, get travel insurance with SafetyWing. They’re super affordable and one of the few companies that let you buy insurance mid-trip.
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- Or if you’re after the one-stop-shop, BookSurfCamps is the best place to find surf camp packages in Morocco.
- Find the best local tours with GetYourGuide. It’s the easiest way to visit places like Paradise Valley or Timlalin Dunes.
- Make sure you’re connected as soon as you get off the plane with Airalo’s Moroccan eSIM.
- Set up a Wise travel card to save on international transaction fees.
- And if you’re working online (or want to watch Netflix in your downtime) I highly recommend getting set up with a SurfShark VPN.
And you’re sorted.
Paradise Valley
If you’re seeking a complete change of scenery, just an hour inland from Taghazout, you can find Paradise Valley – one of Morocco’s many little desert oases. The landscape feels almost prehistoric, with an abundance of date palms lining the huge rocky crevices.
It’s easy to spend a whole day out in the valley. You can pack a picnic or opt to share a tagine at one of the local restaurants with tables thoughtfully nestled in the cool river beds. I have provided all such tips and tricks and more over on this guide to daytripping in Paradise Valley.
How to get to Paradise Valley:
Many surf camps and hostels will organise day trips to Paradise Valley. Alternatively, if you don’t have a car, I recommend booking a tour through GetYourGuide.
The driver will pick you up and return you to your accommodation, stop at the local handicraft stores on the road in, and help you navigate your way to the best swimming holes and rock jumping spots.
Check out all the Paradise Valley tours available over on GetYourGuide.com.
Timlalin Dunes
Morocco’s surf coast once again proving that it’s not a one-trick pony – the Timlalin Dunes offer another incredible change of scenery. The huge sand dunes look like they’ve been pulled straight out of the Sahara. So, if you don’t have the time to make your way down for a proper desert trip, you can settle for its mini coastal iteration at the Timlalin Dunes.
There’s loads to do at the dunes. Camel rides and quad bikes tours, a makeshift coffee stand (because Moroccans can never be more than a stone’s throw away from a caffeine fix [see: Morocco’s ubiquitous mint tea]) and sand boards for hire for 50dh (€5). If you haven’t got the knack for surfing, maybe sandboarding is more your forte.
It’s also a super popular spot for sunset. You can perch up on the cliff top, bring a picnic, cook a tagine and watch the sun dip over the Atlantic Ocean.
How to get to Timlalin Dunes:
The Timlalin Dunes are located 10km north of Tamri. You can hire a car and drive there, or book a tour through GetYourGuide.
See all the Timlalin Dunes tours available on GetYourGuide.
Souk El Had, Agadir
Whilst you can find a few handicraft stores littered throughout the streets of Taghazout, if you want the proper souk experience, you’ll need to head over to Agadir. Souk El Had is the largest urban market in Africa. It kind of doubles as a local shopping centre (where you can buy a blender or a washing machine) and a bazaar of local crafts.
You can find handwoven rugs, pottery, second-hand clothes, spices, locally made argan oil, etc., etc. There is also a huge section of fresh produce; meat, fish, fruit and veg and the like. As well as a bunch of cafes and restaurants selling local cuisine. It’s a bit of a maze. But still less chaotic than the likes of Marrakech or Fez.
How to get to Souk El Had:
It’s super easy to get to Souk El Had from Taghazout. Just catch a collective taxi from the taxi rank in the centre of town beside Taghazout Tajine Palace. Tell the driver you’re headed to Batoire (the main taxi station in Agadir). It’s 10dh (€1) per person. Once you’re there, it’s just a 15-minute walk to the souk. Taxis leave regularly from Batoire to Tamraght/Taghazout, so getting a ride back is a breeze.
See my complete guide to catching taxis in Taghazout.
Aghroud
The village of Aghroud is located 8km north of Taghazout. The beach is super popular for tourists, offering all the usual shenanigans of a Moroccan beach day: camel rides, soccer games, and the dedicated mint tea salesmen doing endless laps.
But the real highlight of Aghroud is the village itself. All of the homes are painted in bright (almost fluorescent) contrasting colours. Looking less like a rural Moroccan village and more like a coastal Caribbean town. I’ve no idea what prompted the colour pop – whether one local went wild with their home decor and the other neighbours followed suit – but it’s well worth visiting for a peruse.
How to get to Aghroud:
The L33 bus travelling between Taghazout and Tamri stops at Plage Aghroud. Buses leave from the centre of Taghazout every hour. You can purchase a ticket from the bus driver for 9dh (€0.90).
Imsouane
Imsouane is a tiny little fishing village 70km north of Taghazout. It’s a popular spot for surfers of all abilities, boasting Africa’s longest surfable wave. Whether you’re interested in catching waves or not, the village is well worth a visit for the scenery and the surf hippie atmosphere.
Most hostels and surf camps in Taghazout offer day trips to Imsouane. This will either be included in the package or offered as an optional extra. The day typically starts early, with a 1 hour 15 minute drive up the coast to Imsouane, stopping in at the cliff top viewpoint on the way in to take in the incredible landscape of the bay. Then it’s into the water for a surf at Magic Bay or Cathedrals, lunch and another surf. Often, the day trip includes a stop in at Timalin Dunes on the way home.
If you’re making the trek up to Imsouane yourself, I recommend staying a night or two to really get a feel for the place. Plus, you’ll have a far better chance of scoring some waves in The Bay if you can sneak out at sunrise or sunset to beat the crowds.
Check out my full travel guide for Imsouane.
How to get to Imsouane:
If you don’t have a car, the best way to get to Imsouane is with Souk to Surf. They offer a daily shuttle from Taghazout for €12.
Tamraght
If you feel like you’ve rinsed all of the things to do in Taghazout, why not head on over to the neighbouring village to experience Morocco’s surf coast from a quieter perspective?
Whereas Taghazout is compact, with one main lively little street – Tamraght is more spread out. There’s one strip where you can find a handful of cafes and restaurants bunched together, but the rest are scattered throughout the mazes of little neighbourhood streets.
The village of Tamraght sprawls up a hill, with a small mountain behind creating a cactus-dotted amphitheatre. Whilst there aren’t necessarily more things to do in Tamraght, it’s worth visiting for a sea change.
How to get to Tamraght:
See all three options for travelling between Taghazout and Tamraght.
If you’re still stuck on ways to pass your time, check out my suggestions for the top ten things to do in Taghazout.
Enjoy.
More tips:
- Top 10 Things to Do in Tamraght
- Hammams in Taghazout
- Cooking Classes in Taghazout
- 10-Day Moroccan Surf Trip Itinerary
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