7 Best Taghazout Beaches – That Aren’t Just For Surfing 

Best Beaches In Taghazout 

I’ll go into detail on each beach individually, but there are a few things that you can expect to find at all of them. 

These include soft golden sand, open with little shade (unless you rent a parasol), shallow water with a quick-moving tide, and quite a difference between low and high tide. 

Oh, and expect there to be some wind most of the time too!

The tide tends to go out pretty far and come right in, so checking the tide times can help you plan your time in Taghazout accordingly. 

1. Taghazout Beach

Best for a lively beach holiday atmosphere.

With as central a location as you can get, Taghazout Beach is the beating heart of the town. It was the first beach we set foot on after arriving and it still remains as one of our favourites!

You can’t visit Taghazout without soaking up the atmosphere here at some point!

The medium-sized golden bay is the most developed in the area as it’s quite literally backed by the town of Taghazout. Overlooking the beach are restaurants, cafes, and towering rows of hotels and apartments that have sprung up over the years. 

Quite honestly, we loved this setting and can see why Taghazout is attracting more and more non-surfers! 

There are a few access points, but the easiest way to get to Taghazout Beach is at the southern end of town. Opposite the grand taxis, there’s a small football pitch where you’ll find an alley that winds down past some surf shops and eventually out onto Taghazout Beach. 

You’ll be welcomed first by the iconic blue fishing boats that occupy the fringe of the bay – a reminder of the town’s roots as a small fishing village. The fishing boats are still used today and are definitely worth snapping a few pictures of!

As you make your way towards the water, the beach opens up and you’ll see rows of loungers and orange parasols to rent, camels and horses to ride, and likely a full-on football match or two with pitches marked out in the sand by the players when the tide is out.

Other things to expect are sellers making their way around with tea, coffee, and doughnuts, some stray dogs that didn’t cause any hassle when we were there, and bigger crowds at the weekends. 

No matter what time of year you visit, Taghazout Beach attracts holidaymakers and is normally the liveliest beach in the area.

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2. Bumjak Beach

A quieter alternative to Taghazout Beach.

Many of the beaches in the Taghazout area are medium to large stretches of Atlantic coast – and are more known for being wild and vast with epic waves rather than cute and secluded. 

However, Bumjak Beach is an exception and is the cosiest bay within walking distance from Taghazout. 

This quaint little bay is backed by a steep rock face and is usually dotted with yellow and blue beach umbrellas and loungers. Although expect more than just a few if you’re visiting in the peak months of July and August! 

Bumjak Beach is easily reached by foot from the centre of Taghazout. It takes around 10 minutes and the road is paved the whole way – or you can make your way around the coast.

If travelling by car, there is limited parking at the beach itself but you’ll find spaces along the coast back towards Taghazout. 

We loved the chilled and cosy atmosphere here and enjoyed an afternoon laying back on our beach towels, reading our books, and completely unwinding. 

But if you’d prefer to make yourself comfortable on a sun lounger, you can rent two and a parasol for around 60 MAD.

As the waves aren’t as big or powerful as some of the other beaches, this also makes Bumjak Beach one of the best beaches for swimming in Taghazout.

If a secluded, cosier vibe is more your style then Bumjak Beach is the one for you! 

3. Panorama Beach

Best for learning to surf.

Around the coast at the southern end of Taghazout Beach is a vast stretch of sand that runs for around 5km all the way to the neighbouring town of Tamraght. 

Technically this stretch is made up of three separate beaches although exactly where each finishes and the next begins isn’t so clear-cut. In general though, the northern end of the bay is Panorama Beach, the middle section is Taghazout Bay, and encroaching on Tamraght territory in the southern corner is Plage Imourane. 

The closest section to Taghazout, Panorama Beach, is a lovely sheltered corner which is perfect for both sunbathers and beginner surfers alike. 

You can access the beach via a path near the start of the corniche – which breaks off to the right and leads down to the sand. Before you make your way down, be sure to take in the magnificent view of the huge bay, where you can see all the way to Devil’s Rock in the distance. 

The regular rolling waves at Panorama Beach, which are on the small side for Taghazout’s standards, are great for beginner surf lessons and for those who want to hone their skills before advancing to the intermediate breaks. 

But if you’re just here to soak up the sun, you can choose to rent one of the sun loungers and parasols or find your own patch of sand to put your beach towel down on. 

Wherever you park yourself though, you can expect to be sought out by the local sellers making their way round with mint tea, coffee, and doughnuts – like camels and horses, this is another common theme of the beaches in not just in Taghazout, but all along Morocco’s Atlantic coast!

4. Madraba Beach / Anchor Point

Best for watching surfers and sunset.

I have to admit that Madraba Beach isn’t the prettiest of the Taghazout beaches. It’s more rustic and wild, less maintained, and backed by a stony mound and car park that feels like a bit of a wasteland. 

However, Madraba Beach still deserves to be on this list as it stands out for two reasons. 

First, it’s located next to one of Taghazout’s most renowned surf spots – Anchor Point. In the surf season, this is a phenomenal place for watching pro surfers take on the gnarly waves with 5-6 meters being normal in the winter months! 

Second, Madraba Beach is also one of the best sunset spots in Taghazout. The northern corner of the beach is such a peaceful place to enjoy the sun dropping and the sky lighting up in a burning orange hue. 

Located 2km north of Taghazout, you can walk here from town in about 20-30 minutes. The path is paved until Bumjak beach and then you can walk along the side of the road for the remaining distance. 

But if you don’t fancy walking and don’t have a car, you can also catch the 33 bus as it goes this way – we found times on Google Maps.

As it is one of the more rustic beaches there aren’t any facilities here – apart from the occasional mint tea seller. 

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5. Taghazout Bay

Best for escaping the crowds.

Taghazout Bay (also known as Place Taghazout or KM17 Beach) is the vast stretch of golden sand that connects Panorama Beach in the north to Plage Imourane in the south. 

Situated around 2km south of Taghazout, the bay runs parallel to the Taghazout Corniche and sits in front of a few new luxury developments – such as the Hilton Taghazout and Fairmont Taghazout Bay. 

Because there’s only a narrow section of soft and dry sand, it’s not really the best beach to camp out for the day on – nearby Plage Imourane would be a better choice.

However, it still deserves a place on this list as the pocket-sized bay is one of the most picturesque in the Taghazout area! 

If you want to find a quiet sandy spot to yourself without being bothered by other beach-goers then this is the place for you. There are big areas of open beach so you can have as much space to yourself as you like! 

You’ll never be without any human interaction though, as the usual sellers patrol this bay too, as huge as it is. 

There are also a few supervised sections with lifeguard towers spread periodically along the bay. In these sections, you’ll also find sun loungers, parasols, and surfboards to rent, as well as toilets which are located up on the Corniche. 

Unless you are making your way along from Panorama or Imourane, the lifeguard areas are also best for accessing the beach as they have stairs connecting the Corniche to the beach.

The openness of this coastline and the firm sand closer to the shoreline make it a great place to go for a long beach walk either alone or with a partner, where you can have some peace to think and get lost in thoughts or conversation. At least, this is what Lucy and I enjoyed one morning before the sun was too hot.

Although I loved the bustling atmosphere of Taghazout town, this beach was a great escape from the crowds where I could clear my head in the fresh sea air and really appreciate the raw beauty of the wild Moroccan Atlantic! 

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6. Plage Imourane (Imourane Beach)

A great option for families, couples, and friends alike.

After the Fairmont Luxury Resort complex, Taghazout Bay blends into Plage Imourane which marks the very end of the Corniche. 

Technically, this is now in Tamraght, but Imourane was still one of our favourite beaches during our time in Taghazout. 

The close proximity to Tamraght and ease of access make this corner a busy part of the bay but it’s one of the best beaches for a fun or chilled beach day in the Taghazout area. Whether visiting as a family, couple, or with friends it’s a really nice spot to unwind with a book in the sun, have a dip in the sea, or even ride a camel. 

You can walk the full 5km here from Taghazout by following the boardwalk of the Corniche. 

However, it is pretty far so I wouldn’t blame you if you’d rather not. Other options are taking a Grande (shared) taxi that is heading towards Tamraght/Agadir or catching the L32 or L33 bus which both pass through Tamraght on their way to Agadir.

Once you arrive at the beach you’ll find plenty of classic yellow and blue parasols and sun loungers to rent. However, as the beach is a large area, especially at low tide, they aren’t crammed together and you can find a quieter spot at the northern end if you wish. 

We paid 60 MAD for two loungers and a parasol in June – which seemed to be a standard price on most beaches. 

As the tide goes out and reveals more space and firmer sand, it’s a great spot to enjoy a game of beach paddle or football. You can pick up bats, balls and other beach day essentials at one of the small stores located above the beach. 

7. KM14 Beach

A beautiful half-moon bay – perfect for yoga with a view at Ocean Tribe. 

Tucked around the rocks of Plage Imourane is a small crescent-shaped bay flanked by two large rocks – one of which is the famous Devil’s Rock.

Like the other beaches it’s backed by rugged rock, however in contrast KM14 Beach feels a lot more enclosed and intimate. 

The beach pretty much disappears at high tide, leaving only a narrow strip of soft sand around the edge. However, when the tide’s out, it reveals a much larger area of firm sand that you can walk across. 

It’s also a fantastic place if you enjoy yoga as Ocean Tribe have a great platform in a prime spot directly overlooking the bay. We thoroughly enjoyed our Vinyasa session with Lauren and would definitely recommend it!

For epic views in both directions of the surrounding coastline, make sure to also climb to the top of Devil’s Rock. To the south you can watch the surfers at Tamraght Beach and to the north you can see all the way back along the huge Taghazout Bay!

There are a couple of restaurants perched above between Devil’s Rock and Plage Imourane, but the main town of Tamraght itself is a 15 minute walk inland from the coast.

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To Finish 

Taghazout is a long-established surf haven, but these days more and more non-surfers (like us) are being attracted to the town’s epic Atlantic beaches. 

While the majority are of course known for being long and vast with world-renowned waves, you can also find perfect sunbathing spots too. 

We absolutely loved exploring this wild and golden coastline, and hope to back to enjoy it again one day soon!   

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