The Southern Atlantic Coast
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1. Agadir Beach
The beach here swings around a crescent from southeast to northwest; you're more likely to find a quiet spot if you wander south, although be careful to avoid the private beaches of the resorts. The most crowded areas, frequented year-round by families and locals, are to the north. Along the flanking thoroughfare, known as the Corniche (promenade), are cafés, bars, and restaurants. At the very northern end is the swanky marina development where private yachts are moored. The promenade comes alive at dusk, when families and youngsters take their evening walks, but as night falls, it can become a little sketchy. Nonetheless, from the shelter of a café terrace, it's still a good spot to stop and watch the world go by. The northern tip is also the place to rent a Jet Ski, catamaran, or surf equipment. Amenities: food and drink; water sports. Best for: sunset.
View Tours and ActivitiesAgadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco -
2. Cap Rhir
During most of the year, a few stray Western surfers seek out waves around the bend from the lighthouse at Cap Rhir. There are no facilities, so it's ideal for those seeking a quiet sunset. You may come across a bald ibis in the area north of the lighthouse, which is said to be one of their nesting sites. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; sunset.
Cap Rhir, Souss-Massa, Morocco -
3. Diabat Beach
DiabatEssaouira's beach is fine for an early-morning jog or a late-afternoon game of soccer, but serious sunbathers typically head south to quiet Diabat. Walking along the beach, cross over the mouth of the river and continue past the Borj el Baroud, a former Portuguese fortification. To your left, a few miles south of town nestled in eucalyptus fields, you'll see the ruins of the so-called Sultan's Palace. This building is said to have inspired Jimi Hendrix to write "Castles in the Sand," although he actually released the track a couple of years before his visit to this village, which has been trading on his name ever since. On a windy day the only escape is behind the Borj at low tide. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; sunset.
Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco -
4. Essaouira Bay
Essaouira's main beach is a sweep of sand along the bay that has provided shelter to seafarers from Atlantic storms since antiquity. Although temperatures are moderate all year and the sun is nearly always shining, the wind is consistently strong, making sunbathing or swimming less attractive than farther south in Agadir. Nonetheless, sunbed rentals are relatively inexpensive or even free if you eat at one of the cafés at the southern end of the beach. The wind comes from the north and creates three main areas. The most northerly part, tucked up into the armpit of the port, has wind that comes in gusts. Just south of this the wind strengthens, with fewer gusts. Farther south are the steady, strong trade winds the town is known for, and that make it a mecca for wind and kitesurfers. The range of areas makes the bay perfect for every level of water-sports enthusiast. The surrounding islets, the Iles de Mogador, are home to nine bird species, including the endangered Eleanora's falcon. They are closed to visitors during breeding season (April to October), but otherwise you can get a boat trip from the port, with boats leaving morning and afternoon depending on weather conditions. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards (summer only); toilets; parking (fee); water sports. Best for: sunset; swimming; walking; windsurfing.
Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco -
5. Sidi Kaouki Beach
Sidi KaoukiThe tranquil beach village of Sidi Kaouki is often touted as an alternative to Essaouira's beach and is a destination of choice for younger backpackers, surfers, and windsurfers, which should give you an idea of the typical wind velocity and wave size. It doesn't have the amenities of its larger neighbor, but the "town" consists of a number of guesthouses, a couple of shops, and some small restaurants all serving the same standard tourist menus. It's easy to rent mountain bikes, quad bikes, or ponies for a jaunt along the beach toward Ouassane (the village to the north) or Sidi M'barek (with a waterfall and wide sandy beach) to the south. It's possible to walk along the beach and over a cliff from Essaouira to Sidi Kaouki—about 21 km (13 miles) one-way. Walking in the opposite direction (against the wind) is not recommended. Amenities: food and drink; parking (fee in summer); toilets; water sports. Best for: surfing; sunset; walking.
Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco -
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6. Taghazout
This is the area to visit if you want to tackle some of Morocco's best surfing, though you probably won't be alone. In summer the beaches on the Essaouira road—especially those in the rapidly expanding Taghazout area 20 km (12 miles) north of Agadir—are crammed with Moroccan families (who often camp there). Catering to their needs is a range of cafés, hostels, and rental apartments. While Taghazout village still feels like a rough-and-ready surfers' frontier town, the area just south, called Taghazout Bay, is being developed with luxury and family resorts in the hopes of attracting a more upmarket clientele. Amenities: food and drink; water sports. Best for: sunset, surfing; swimming.
Tagazout, Souss-Massa, Morocco -
7. Tamraght
Smaller, less developed, and with much more of a local vibe, Tamraght is the laid-back little sibling of Taghazout. It spills down the side of a mountain toward the national coastal road and has a beautiful, spacious beach. New hotel and upscale vacation villa developments have begun to spring up, but there's still a natural feel to the coastline, where a new foot and bike path of about 5 km (3 miles) leads directly into Taghazout. You can stay in surf houses, private apartments, and small boutique hotels, enjoying the quiet nights and the sound of the rushing ocean. The area is 15 km (9 miles) north of Agadir. Amenities: food and drink; parking (fee); showers; toilets. Best for: sunset; surfing; swimming.
Tamraght, Souss-Massa, Morocco
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