Taghazout Bay
Morocco
Northwest African winter. Long right-hand points peel for hundreds of metres at Anchor Point and Killer Point, while Banana Beach and Devil's Rock cater to surfers still building confidence. Cheap, warm, easy to reach.
Why Morocco
Morocco runs on a winter swell window when most of Europe is freezing. Taghazout Bay is a 25 km stretch with a dozen named breaks, walkable or short-taxi accessible. English is widely spoken in surf circles; Berber and Arabic everywhere else.
When to go
- **Oct–Mar:** Surf season. Air 18–24°C, water 17–20°C. Swell magnet.Oct–Mar: Surf season. Air 18–24°C, water 17–20°C. Swell magnet.
- **Apr–Sep:** Smaller. Good for first-timers; underwhelming for Level 5+.Apr–Sep: Smaller. Good for first-timers; underwhelming for Level 5+.
Getting around
Fly into Agadir (AGA). Most camps include a 45-minute transfer. Once in Taghazout you can walk or take a 5-dirham grand taxi to any nearby break.
Best months to visit
Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar