The coast around Taghazout has some of the best and most varied waves in Africa: long right-hand point breaks for experienced surfers, and sandy beach breaks where beginners learn. Here are the main surf spots and the level each one suits.
Point breaks (intermediate to advanced)
- Anchor Point: Taghazout's most famous wave, a long right-hander just north of the village. At its best on big winter swells. Experienced surfers.
- Killer Point: a powerful right-hand point further north that picks up a lot of swell. Experienced surfers.
- Hash Point: a smaller, mellow right-hander right in front of the village. Good for intermediates on smaller days.
- Banana Point: a softer right-hand point south of Tamraght, popular with longboarders and improvers.
Beach breaks (all levels)
- Panoramas: a sandy break between Taghazout and Tamraght with gentle waves. Our main spot for surf lessons.
- Devil's Rock: a beach break in Tamraght with peaks for every level, about 5 minutes from our Camp N2.
Day trips
- Imsouane: about an hour north, a bay with one of the longest waves in Morocco. Ideal for longboarding and long, slow rides.
How to choose the right spot
The best spot changes every day with the swell size, the tide and the wind. As a rule, the point breaks need bigger swells and are best from November to March, while the beach breaks work in smaller conditions and suit beginners all year. Read more about the seasons in our guide to the best time to surf in Taghazout.
Surf etiquette
- The surfer closest to the peak has priority: do not drop in.
- Stay out of the way of surfers riding a wave when paddling back out.
- Surf spots that match your level: the famous points get crowded and are not for learning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best surf spot in Taghazout for beginners?
Beach breaks such as Panoramas and Devil's Rock, where the waves break over sand and are gentler. Surf schools take beginners to whichever one has the best conditions that day.
What is the most famous wave in Taghazout?
Anchor Point, a long right-hand point break just north of the village. It works best on big winter swells and is for experienced surfers.
Do I need a car to reach the surf spots?
Not if you stay at a surf camp: the camp drives you to the right spot every day. Hash Point and Anchor Point are within walking distance of Taghazout village.
Surf them with us
In our surf camp packages the instructors choose the right spot for your level every day and drive you there, with board and wetsuit included. Just want a session? Book surf lessons in Taghazout.
