Best things to do at the Atlantic Coast of Morocco

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Your own car

From Marrakech it's a 2.5 hour drive to Agadir (250km), a 3 hour drive to Tamraght (260km) and a 3.5 hour drive to Taghazout (270km).

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Taxi

You can opt for a private taxi, but this can be quite expensive. To lower the costs, you can try to find other people heading in the same direction, so you can share one taxi. 

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Public transport

You can also take the bus, this is what we did. You can book your tickets through getbybus.com. The bus was on time and quite clean. The price was 16 euros per person for a one-way ticket, we arrived in Agadir within 4 hours and we had one break on the route to get gas, some snacks and water. One thing to note when booking with getbybus.com is that you have to print your tickets (not sure if this is still the case when you read this,, so make sure that you check this and print them at home, at your Riad or at an Internet café in Marrakech. 

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Surfing

The waves in Taghazout are good for surfing all year round, but most surfers visit Taghazout in the winter as the beaches and ocean are less crowded. Surfers of all levels will enjoy Taghazout, with beginners catching waves at Taghazout Beach and the more experienced surfers at Anchor Point and Devils Rock. There are a lot of surf camps where you can go to meet other surfers and take lessons from an experienced instructor. No need for lessons? You can rent boards and wetsuits at the surf stores for only a couple of euros. 

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Paradise Valley

If you want to enjoy a day surrounded by nature, you should definitely take a trip to Paradise Valley.

Yes, it is true that there used to be more water and some places dried up, but it is still worth the trip in my opinion.

You can go to Paradise Valley with your own car (1-1.5 hours). Or you can book an organised trip here. THis half-day tour takes about 5 hours (pick up and drop off at your Airbnb). On the way there you will stop to enjoy panoramic views between the Atlas Mountains and the oasis. While driving through the countryside, you can enjoy the scenery full of small streams, mountain gorges and flowing waterfalls in small villages. After parking the car, you will start hiking through Paradise Valley, an oasis with fresh natural pools surrounded by palm trees and beautiful mountains. As I said before, there is not as much water as there used to be and not every part is deep enough to swim in, but there are still some parts where you can swim.

 

Walking trail along the coast

There is a beautiful walking path along the beach that runs from Tamraght all the way to Taghazout. This is a nice way to get your 10,000 steps in as this route is over 6 kilometers long. We started walking just before sunset and were rewarded with the most breathtaking views. This newly constructed path is equipped with ground lights so after a lovely sunset you can still enjoy our walk to Taghazout. On one side of the walking path, you can watch surfers riding the waves, while on the other side, you’ll see large beach resorts—some already bustling with activity, and others still under construction.

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Windy Bay (Taghazout Boulevard)

Moroccan and Mediterranean food (breakfast, lunch and diner). Lots of vegan and vegetarian options.

Pleasant bonus: great ocean view.

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Let's Be Healing Food (Tamraght)

Mediterranean and European inspired dishes (açaí bowls, pancakes, shrimp tacos, vegan burgers, fries, kombucha, smoothies, vegan pastries and cakes). A bit more expensive compared to other places in Morocco, but worth it.

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Adam's Café (Tamraght)

Located next to Let's Be Healing Food. Same type of menu; healthy colorful dishes and great fresh juices.

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Ohana Poke and vitamin bar (Tamraght)

Located on the same street at Let's Be Healing Food and Adam's Café. Great poke bowls (with vegan options).

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The Pita Bar (Agadir)

Fantastic pita's. Don't go here for the ambiance or the surroundings (which were not that great), but go here for the amazing (and cheap) food. The falafel is fresh and handmade and their garlic sauce is perfection. One pita with a basket of fries costs 45 Dirham, which is around 4 euros. 

 

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When you arrive in Agadir by bus and want to go outside of the city, you should look for the big cream colored taxis, which will go all the way to Tamraght and Taghazout.

If you need a ride inside the city center of Agadir, you should look for the orange petite taxis.

You can also take regular busses to Tamraght and Taghazout, like the locals. The timetables are not really up to date and sometimes you have to wait really long, but they will come eventually and they will only cost you around 60 cents per person. Great option if you're not in a hurry and if you want to save money.