Top 10 Things to Do in Mirleft, Morocco

Last Updated on 25th July 2025 by Jessie

I absolutely love Mirleft, but I don’t want to oversell it to anyone. In comparison to the likes of Tamraght, Taghazout and Imsouane, Mirleft is incredibly quiet. Whilst still a thriving surf town, it doesn’t have the same bustling, backpacker atmosphere as the other surf villages. Nonetheless, there’s still loads to do in and around the village, including a few wild-card activities. Here is my list of the top 10 things to do in Mirleft.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Mirleft

1. Surf

There are loads of great surf spots along Morocco’s coastline. The problem is, everybody knows about them. Paddling out at one of the surf breaks around Tamraght and Taghazout feels claustrophobic. And every man and his dog wants a go at Imsouane’s highly Instagrammable Magic Bay.

The answer to your wave sharing woes? Mirleft. This piece of coastline is a little more wild and a little less populated than the rest. And in winter, the waves are pumping.

It’s clear from the handful of salty travellers that haunt the quiet streets that surfing is one of the top things to do in Mirleft. And the village responds in kind, offering loads of surf camps, surf shops and board rentals.

Check out the whole list of surf stores in town.

2. Hike up to the castle

Castle is a bit misleading, but if you’re looking for some tourist things to do in Mirleft, I highly recommend visiting the old fortress.

The old military ruins sit on a hill just above the village, so the trek only takes about 20 minutes or so from the town centre. It’s free to enter and you can wander around at your leisure.

There’s a local tour guide – Youssef – who hangs up there with his donkey. He’s an absolute legend and will happily share the whole history of the place with you, albeit in French. He won’t ask for money but you should definitely tip him for his time and enthusiasm.

The views from the ruins are beautiful, casting out over the wide open ocean. The military knew what they were doing. History aside, it’s well worth making a trip up there to catch the sunset or sunrise.

See my full guide to visiting Mirleft castle.

3. Shop for carpets

For a relatively small town, Mirleft has loads of great artisan stores. The local shopkeepers make recon trips out to the Atlas Mountains, Tiznit and the desert to collect handmade wares to sell. High-quality, expertly crafted rugs, jewellery and pottery. Everything is made in the slow, artful and intentional ways the Moroccan people have practised for centuries.

In winter, when there’s hardly any tourists kicking around Mirleft, it’s the ideal place to peruse all of the best homewares stores at your own leisure.

And if you’ve been yearning for a beautiful Moroccan rug, Mirleft is one of the best places to grab a sweet deal. On the main street, you’ll find a couple of high-quality carpet stores. With the most incredible pieces of handwoven art hanging from the walls, the stores are worth a visit, whether you commit to a purchase or not.

Often when I’m stuck for things to do in Mirleft, I take a spin of the rug stores just to bask in all their glory. The painstaking time that the mountain women take to weave these elaborate pieces blows my mind. And the bargain prices are even wilder.

My favourite carpet shops in Mirleft are:

• Tapis Berbère
• Abdoul’s Carpette

4. Take a cooking class

Once you’ve rinsed all of the cafes and restaurants in Mirleft, why not try your hand at whipping up your own Moroccan feast.

You can sign up for a tagine cooking class at Amud. It’s a community centre/coworking space that hosts events for locals and travellers. Movie nights, yoga classes and trips to Tiznit. They’re still in their early days, but it’s a good spot if you’re a digital nomad looking for a space to connect.

Or you can take the reins yourself, hit up the local souk and butcher and try out one of my Moroccan recipes. I advise dipping your toes in the water with a Berber omelette and then taking it up a notch with the beef and raisin tagine.

5. Go fishing

Fishing is up there with surfing as one of the most popular things to do in Mirleft. I’ve seen many a man fishing from the sand at Grande Plage, or precariously perched up in one of the cliff nooks, casting out into the wild seas.

Mirleft and the stretch of coastline that surrounds it are renowned for their abundance of quality seafood. One evening, I crossed paths with the most jazzed local man eager for me to peer into his bucket to see the huge octopus he had just nabbed.

If you’re keen to fish in Mirleft, the village has a few stores with all the rods and tackle gear you need. Some of the surf shops also offer guided fishing trips.

And if you’re more of a gatherer than hunter, you can make use of the middleman and hit up Mirleft’s seafood market. They sell all sorts of fresh fish, squid and crustaceans, with an in-house restaurant ready to barbecue your bounty on the spot.

But for the best seafood dinner in town, with a little more separation from the smelly source, you have to visit Tafulga Grillade.

6. Visit Sidi Ifni souk

Mirleft hosts a small weekly market on Mondays where you can pick up the freshest local fruit and veg. You can check out this guide to the Mirleft souk. But for the whole shebang, I recommend making a trip to Sidi Ifni on a Sunday to hit up the souk there. See how to get from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni.

It’s one of the largest open-air markets in the region, with butchers, farmers, artisans and collectors all convening to sell their goods.

The local souks are more or less an outdoor shopping centre, selling all your grocery and household needs. But I always make a beeline straight for the second hand clothing piles. And the thrift store treasures at Sidi Ifni souk do not disappoint.

Check out my complete guide to visiting Sidi Ifni souk.

7. Get a hammam

If you haven’t had a hammam in Morocco yet, then it’s mandatory you schedule one in. You might love it, or you might spend every moment willing it to end. But either way, it’s a rite of passage.

The traditional bathing ritual is both nourishing and humbling. But after weeks spent in the desert sun and surf, a hammam is one of the best things to do in Mirleft. Book yourself in for a proper scrub down, and finish it off with a pampering massage.

Mirleft has a bunch of great tourist hammams. These are my top recommendations:

• Le Jardin D’Orient
• Abertih Bien-Être
• Maison de Beauté

But for any hammam first timers, please make sure you read my words of warning for you go.

8. Go paragliding

Though one of the more wildcard things to do in Mirleft, paragliding is oddly popular. There are several well-rated paragliding centres in the village that will strap you in for a tandem ride. Or for the more adventurous, you can sign up to learn the ropes for a solo endeavour.

There are ten different jumps sites around the area, reaching up to 2400m elevation. I’ve not taken the plunge myself, but it sounds like a pretty epic way to experience Mirleft and this stretch of coastline.

I recommend checking out Parapente Mirleft.

9. Visit Legzira Beach

Legzira Beach is renowned for its impressive stone archway. There used to be several, but natural erosion has played its hand and the others have unfortunately collapsed. Still, it’s a magical spot that reminds you of the raw wild beauty of this region.

The village of Legzira itself is tiny, but gorgeous. There are a handful of colourful restaurants down on the beach. It’s a great spot for a day trip. You can take a stroll, admire the landscape, and then park up for a seafood tagine.

To get to Legzira Beach from Mirleft, you can take a collective taxi. I’ve detailed exactly how in this transport guide for Sidi Ifni. Just kindly ask the driver to drop you at Legzira.

10. Watch a sunset from the cliffs

And last, but certainly not least. In fact it’s my personal favourite thing to do in Mirleft: catch one of the innumerable epic sunsets from this sleepy coastal paradise.

You can head down to the lookout spot over Aftas Beach and join the swarms of locals, or perch up on the terrace overlooking Grande Plage. Or if you’re feeling a little adventurous, I recommend traversing the dirt track that winds along the cliff tops between each.

Wherever you choose, you can guarantee the Moroccan sun will grace you with a special performance before it dips below the deep blue. They’re all great birdwatching spots too.

Once you’ve rinsed all of my top things to do in Mirleft, check out my village guides for more tips and tricks.

More tips:

• Mirleft Travel Guide
• Mirleft Skatepark
• Best Surf Camps in Mirleft
• Top Things to Do in Taghazout
• Top Things to Do in Essaouira

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