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Drawn to beauty, rhythm and the quiet luxury of slow living, you’ll find in Taghazout more than waves; it offers a way of being. Across seven days, move between ocean and mountains, markets and hammams, stillness and sensation. A journey of ease, exploration and lasting perspective where the salt lingers and the moments stay with you.
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Day 1: Touchdown, tea & ocean breeze

Low tide at Taghazout Beach
Welcome to Morocco! — Marhaba bikom f lmaghrib!
Your journey will likely begin at Agadir International Airport (AGA), whether you’ve flown in from Europe, Casablanca (CMN) or Marrakesh (RAK). If you forgot to arrange ground transportation through your hotel — no worries! Taxis are the trusted veins of local travel, and the scenic one-hour ride to Taghazout typically costs around 300 dirhams (or 30 euros). Don’t hesitate to save your driver’s number, he may well become your go-to for the week. A quick message and he or one of his trusted colleagues will be at your door, ready to take you wherever the road leads.
After check-in, step outside and follow your senses: the scent of salt water, the hush of waves and the warmth of golden sand under your feet. Sip on fresh mint tea and nibble a sugar-dusted beigne from a local vendor before wandering back to your hotel’s restaurant. Allow the views of the Atlantic to pull you into the present. Taghazout’s sunsets are soul-stirring: a bright orb melting into the sea, skies ablaze with orange, violet and pink. Raise a glass and toast to your arrival — most places won’t serve alcohol, so take the opportunity where you can.
Day 2: Salt, sweat & surf

Catch of the day grilled to perfection
Greeting the day with slow breaths and a gentle stretch can only do good. If the jet lag hasn’t caught up with you, rise early for a beachfront yoga class; the ocean breeze and morning sun make for a perfect start. Breakfast follows, likely included at your hotel: omelets, a spread of traditional Moroccan pancakes and flatbreads, honey and steaming cups of mint tea or coffee.
From October through April, Morocco’s southern coast comes alive with surf season. Surf spots are abundant and offer a wave for every skill level: laid-back whitewash for beginners to powerful swells that draw pros from around the globe. If you’ve brought your own board, paddle out to the local breaks. If not, Taghazout has no shortage of places to rent gear or book a lesson. And if, like me, you’re more inclined to relax with a good book, a beach chair and the occasional dip in the ocean — this place is made for you.
By midday, wander into the town’s lively main street. Grab a simple lunch at one of the small cafés; grilled sardines, a veggie tagine or on Fridays, a steaming plate of couscous. If the heat settles in, retreat for a siesta. In the evening, take a casual stroll past Hash Point and onto Anchor Point. Watch the surfers carve elegant lines against the fading light. The Atlantic blushes gold, and the coastline glows. Find a tucked-away spot for dinner. Maybe try Rfissa, a spiced vermicelli dish sweetened with cinnamon and raisins or a hearty lamb tagine. Sleep comes easily in sea air.
Day 3: Echoes of history, rhythms of today

Classic Moroccan mosaic design
Awaken to the sound of crashing waves at your window, enjoy another morning feast and drive eight kilometers down the coast to Agadir. Feel the pulse of life quicken here. First stop: Souk El Had, North Africa’s largest indoor market. Avoid Mondays - it’s closed. Lose yourself in the calls of vendors and presumes of saffron, cumin, coffee, oranges and leather. Haggle, taste, explore.
Walk around the Mosque of Mohammed V and pause to admire its architecture. Then follow your appetite to Salsa Rosa, a city-favorite for young and old alike, flavorful Moroccan cuisine. After lunch take the Agadir Cable Car, Morocco’s first and only, up above the city, sea and mountains to the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella, a sacred historic fortress. If you are feeling peckish back in Taghazout, grab a bite at Munga’s Kitchen or share small plates at the Fairmont’s Tapas and Wine Bar.
Day 4: Journey into Paradise Valley

Sunbathing in Paradise Valley
Rise early and head inland to Paradise Valley. It’s best to leave before 10 am to avoid the beating sun. Winding roads pass fields of olive and Argan trees, storybook villages, a crystal blue river - the journey is as beautiful as the destination. Ask your driver to play Gnawa, the traditional music of the Imaghizen (Berbere) people and let its pulsing rhythms fill the air, grounding you in the present. This vacation, once just an escape, becomes a window into the quiet richness and simplicity of life.
From the parking lot, follow the stone paths for a fifteen-minute hike down into the palm oasis. Bad knees? No problem, donkey rides are available in and out of the valley. There are three sets of freshwater pools, each one more hidden and magical than the last. Follow the riverbed, leaping rocks and dipping your toes into clear waters — or take the ridge trail for a wide view of the mountains and the valley below.
Swim, sun, breathe. When hunger returns, stop at a bungalow café nestled along the path. Dip your feet in Fish Spas, nicknamed for the tiny fish who will nibble your toes in the natural pebble-bottom pools! Rest and relax sipping fresh squeezed orange, mango, persimmon juices and savoring a coal-cooked tagine rich with smoke and spice. Everything tastes better after a swim.
Drive the mountain road on the way back and stop to visit a Berbere Women’s Cooperative. Here, locals grow medicinal herbs and produce artisanal soaps, oils and creams. Taste, sample and support. As you return to Taghazout, watch the landscape shift from red rock to rolling green to endless sea.
Day 5: Vacation like a local, wander like you belong

Taghazout Skatepark
Today, give your legs a rest and explore the coastline on horseback or by camel. Follow the beach to Tamraght or ride along the dry riverbed of Aourir as it meanders inland past ranches and local towns.
Later, paddle out at Imourane Beach or simply play in the tide. Lunch awaits at Imourane’s Chez Brahim! Simple, fried, perfect fish. Afterward, climb the stairs to Devil’s Rock where the wind carries whispers of centuries. You will find fishermen casting lines, local boys cliff jumping into turquoise water and at low tide, women harvesting and smoking mussels. A landmark with a significant history of colonialism and Moroccan independence.
Walk back along the boardwalk to Taghazout and perhaps stop by your hotel to grab a sweater. Walk or ride up to Taghazout Skatepark, a community-run and internationally renowned hub for skateboarding. Perched high above town, overlooking the edge of Africa’s landmass and the vast Atlantic, this may easily become one of the most breathtaking sunsets of your life. If it's a Friday or weekend, you might catch a DJ spinning sunset beats, so come ready to dance! Let the music take you from the golden hour into night. Drift toward Seaside or Munga’s for more rhythm and revelry.
Day 6: Day trip to Imsouane

Fishing boats in the Imsouane Bay
Set out early for a day trip to Imsouane, home to one of Africa’s longest waves. The drive is winding and wild, reminiscent of California’s Highway 1, hugging cliffs and opening to vast blue horizons. First, stop to snap a few photos in Aghroud, a tiny seaside town known for its brightly colored buildings set against the ocean. Keep your eyes open for herds of dromedaries grazing and young boys selling just-picked mussels roadside. Pause for mint tea at Tamri Beach and take in the immensity of the waves. Then continue up red clay hills and through quiet farmland until the road descends into Imsouane, a sleepy, salt-swept village where time slows.
The streets are easy to wander. Find a spot by the pier — Chez Fred or Jojo’s — and choose your fish from the day’s catch. The meal arrives with Moroccan salad, golden fries and chilled sugar cane Coca-Cola. Or, for an even more local experience, buy your fish straight from the fishermen and have it cooked fresh at a nearby stall. Walk it off along Imsouane’s curving bay. Stop at Momo’s Beach Café with a journal and a coffee and watch the surf at Cathedral roll on endlessly.
As your journey slows, let the Timaline Dome Sand Dunes be your last breath of wonder, where desert dunes roll softly into the ocean. Ride a camel, a quad or simply run barefoot through the soft hills. Sandboard if you like — it’s slow and safe, more joy than adrenaline. Sip mint tea and watch the sun fall into the Atlantic once again.
Day 7: A hammam farewell

Solo surf at Banana Beach
Begin your final day with a gentle yin yoga class, both meditative and centering. Let your body absorb all the movement, the wind and the salt. An early lunch in town might be a tagine, zaalouk or msemen and a warm bowl of harira. Whatever flavor you need one more taste of before you leave Morocco and its memory-laced meals. For a final adventure, walk to La Source Beach, just north of Taghazout. If the tide is low, you’ll find caves filled with ancient fossils and tucked-away coves. Watch the time, though — when the tide returns, the path disappears.
In the late afternoon, surrender to a traditional Moroccan hammam. The rhythmic wash, the black soap scrub and the Argan oil massage are more than cleansing; they are a ritual of release, a gentle farewell to your time in Taghazout and a quiet readiness for whatever comes next. Wander Taghazout’s streets one last time. Find the perfect rug, the right shade of ceramic, the story you’ll carry home. End your journey with a fine goodbye dinner at one of the Fairmont’s restaurants: Mediterranean at Beef and Reef, Italian at Paper Moon or Japanese at Morimoto. Let the flavors seal the memory.
The waves will continue to roll and the sunsets will blaze on, but you will not leave Morocco empty-handed. We carry the moments we’ve lived, the perspectives we’ve gained, the colors, scents and stories into each new day. The stillness and rhythm of Taghazout are both newfound and intrinsic. These feelings will stay with you, a quiet reminder to slow down, savor and seek beauty wherever you are.

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Kay Goldfrank

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