Taghazout guide

Best time to visit

Autumn and spring bring the most consistent swell with comfortable air temperatures. Summer is smaller and busier — better for a first lesson.

Surf seasons

Beginner-friendly beach breaks work year round; the point breaks come alive with the bigger autumn and winter swells.

Water temperature

Cooler than the air suggests. A 3/2 wetsuit suits most of the year and we set the thickness for you at the shop.

What to pack

Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, flip-flops, a light layer for the evening, and a bag you do not mind getting sandy.

Local etiquette

Greet people, ask before photographing anyone, and dress modestly away from the beach. In the water: one surfer per wave, and never drop in.

Food and culture

Tagine, grilled fish, mint tea and argan oil from the co-operatives inland. Most places are relaxed about timing — the village runs on the tide.

Getting around

The village is walkable and the beach is minutes from the shop. We do not provide transport of any kind — guests make their own way to the meeting point.

Responsible tourism

Refill rather than buy bottles, take your rubbish off the beach, and buy from the village where you can. The coast is small and it notices.