Fishermen TownTaghazout is an authentic fishing village, located directly at the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern Morocco. The village also attracts surfers from all over the world for both beginner and advanced. Local shops, hostels, restaurants and surf camps are located in and around the atmospheric village. In addition to surfing, Taghazout offers a variety of activities such as fishing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, quad biking, horse riding, camel adventures, and many different short or long day trips to choose from such as visiting Paradise Valley or Essaouira. Just 10 km away in the dunes in front of the Ocean is the new 18-hole golf course Tazegzout.
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Food & DiningMunga Guesthouse | Taghazout | $$$. This boutique hotel and restaurants offers a beautiful sea view and fresh meals from sushi to a catch of the day. Per reservation only.
L'Auberge | Boulevard Taghazout | $$. Delicious restaurant with laid-back atmosphere and an European and Moroccan kitchen. Try their home-made ginger beer, or home-made couscous. Sol House | Taghazout Bay | $$. European kitchen with sea view and a nice swimming pool Le Spot | Taghazout | $. Fresh pizzas and fish are the specialties here, with nice views of the main road and the hustle and bustle that surrounds it. Terrasse D’Argana | Taghazout | $. Perfect for breakfast; fresh juice, tea or coffee, fresh baguette, jams and local peanut butter of almonds and argan oil and honey, supplemented with an omelet. Snacks Streetside Taghazout | $. There are tons of little shops on the main road that offer fruit, vegetables, fresh bread, nuts, etc. |
Surfing & YogaSurfing in and around Taghazout is great for both the beginner surfer and the experienced surfer. You can find many surf schools around the main road and boulevard, e.g. Surf Maroc, D'Frost, Sol House or WOW. Some of the most famous spots include Devil’s Rock (south of Taghazout), K17 (popular for beginners), Panoramas, Hash Point (right in front of town), Anchor Point, Boilers, Mysteries, and La Source. Most of the surf schools offer lessons, rides and rental equipment.
Thanks to the popularity of surf in Taghazout, you can also find very high quality yoga. Most surf schools offer yoga courses and places like Surf Maroc, D’Frost, WOW or the luxury Paradis Plage that host yoga retreats. |
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R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
City Destinations
Marrakesh
Marrakesh is one of the three historic king cities. Get lost in the buzzing souk while coming across beautiful hidden riads,mosques and historic places. And dozens of street artists - from acrobats to tooth tractors - provide you with the necessary entertainment during a visit to the Djeema Al Fna square. Enjoy high Moroccan cuisine, visit the Tanneries on the edge of the Northern Medina or walk through the yves saint laurent inspired botanic garden.
4 hour drive from OCEAN82
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Essaouira
Essaouira is characterised by its sea breeze that whistles through the araucaria trees, historic seafront fortifications and narrow alleys. Discover the fresh fish market, filled with tiny blue houses where you can pick and eat the fresh fish and seafood from local fishermen This walled sea city is perfect for a day trip or a two-day stay. On the route you will pass several small factories that produce the “real” argan oil and a vineyard.
2,5 hour drive from OCEAN82
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Taroudant
This city is also nicknamed 'little Marrakesh'. Taroudant , a walled Berber market town, and lies just South of the High Atlas mountains in the heart of the beautiful Souss Valley. Taroudant is half citadel and half oasis, and its souks are reputed to be the best in the south. This souk is far less touristic than the ones in Marrakesh, live the local life. On the route you can stop at an oasis to go for a donkey ride and traditional Moroccan lunch.
70 minute drive from Taghazout
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