SantaCruz Surf Maroc | Surfing in Taghazout

AGADIR

Agadir is a beautiful yet unique city which combines tradition, interesting history and palm-lined boulevards. During the earthquake in 1960, only 3 buildings survived; a mosque, a movie theatre and the kasbah. Agadir was rebuilt 3 kms south of the ancient city. The city becomes more popular every year due to its serene beaches, wide avenues, blooming gardens and magnificent port.

Before the earthquake Agadir was also called ‘Santa Cruz’ or ‘The Miami of Africa’.

Some of the activities in Agadir are: Souk el Hadad, Marina, The Kasbah and The port.

TAMRAGHT

Tamraght is a small village located just 15 km north of Agadir and about 5 km south of Taghazout.

Together with Aourir, Tamraght is better known as Banana Village. Oued Tamraght separates the two villages and the name Banana Village comes from the banana groves along the river.

The two villages together share banana beach, which is great for beginner surfers.

Tamraght is a peaceful Berber village nestled at the foothill of the mountain, but just a stone throw away from the Atlantic, mostly famous under surfers.

THE SPOTS

Devil’s Rock

Another break near Tamraght, Devil’s Rock is a fairly quiet beach break. Waves come from the left and right, but mainly from the right. Each day offers a different surfing experience here, and it’s better suited to intermediate-level surfers

Banana Point

Cro Cro

Cro Cro is a beach break near Tamraght with waves to both the right and left. Although more suitable for surfers with some experience, beginners and advanced surfers can also have fun here.

Panorama

A great sheltered point break in Taghazout, Panorama can be challenging. The fast wave can break for up to 500 metres, and occasionally the wave also offers barrels.

KM12

Situated close to the small village of Aourir, KM12 is an intermediate-level wave that can be enjoyed during high tide.

Unicorn’s

Close to Tiguert, Unicorns’ is generally quiet. The wave is quite challenging, and so this is a better surfing spot for advanced surfing fans. The reef break has right-hand waves, and the way in and out can be tough.

Desert Point

Also near Tiguert, Desert Point is a rocky right-hand reef break that is

Anchor Point

Located in the fishing village of Taghazout, which is now a premier surfing destination in Morocco, Anchor Point is a popular spot for experienced surfers. The right-hand point break offers some incredible surfing where you can ride the wave for almost a kilometre. There are strong barrels in the middle of the wave and, on a good day, the high walls are thrilling.