SURFING
AGADIR
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Agadir is a beautiful yet unique city which combines tradition, interesting history and palm-lined boulevards. During the earthquake in 1960, only 3 buildings survived; a mosque, a movie theatre and the kasbah. Agadir was rebuilt 3 kms south of the ancient city. The city becomes more popular every year due to its serene beaches, wide avenues, blooming gardens and magnificent port.
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Before the earthquake Agadir was also called ‘Santa Cruz’ or ‘The Miami of Africa’.
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Some of the activities in Agadir are: Souk el Hadad, Marina, The Kasbah and The port.
TAMRAGHT
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Tamraght is a small village located just 15 km north of Agadir and about 5 km south of Taghazout.
Together with Aourir, Tamraght is better known as Banana Village. Oued Tamraght separates the two villages and the name Banana Village comes from the banana groves along the river.
The two villages together share banana beach, which is great for beginner surfers.
Tamraght is a peaceful Berber village nestled at the foothill of the mountain, but just a stone throw away from the Atlantic, mostly famous under surfers.
THE CONDITIONS
Tamraght has a subtropical oceanic temperate climate. The winter will give you warm days, chilly nights and hardly any rainfall. In summertime it is warm, but without excesses and no rain.
The weather, the consistency of the swells and the long righthanders makes Tamraght pleasent to visit all year round.
THE SPOTS
Located in the fishing village of Taghazout, which is now a premier surfing destination in Morocco, Anchor Point is a popular spot for experienced surfers. The right-hand point break offers some incredible surfing where you can ride the wave for almost a kilometre. There are strong barrels in the middle of the wave and, on a good day, the high walls are thrilling.
Also near Tiguert, Desert Point is a rocky right-hand reef break that is great for advanced surfers. It doesn’t get too busy here and, in the right conditions, it offers a long, thrilling ride.
Another break near Tamraght, Devil’s Rock is a fairly quiet beach break. Waves come from the left and right, but mainly from the right. Each day offers a different surfing experience here, and it’s better suited to intermediate-level surfers.
Cro Cro is a beach break near Tamraght with waves to both the right and left. Although more suitable for surfers with some experience, beginners and advanced surfers can also have fun here.
One of the main surfing points in Taghazout, Killer Point is a right-hand point break. Ideal for advanced surfers, it can get fairly busy. The wave is often higher than you realise!
Cathedrals is a point break in Imsouane. It attracts medium-sized surfing enthusiasts, but the whole beach can sometimes be surfed, allowing people to spread out. Suitable for beginners, the sandy ocean floor offers few hazards if you tumble.
Another great surfing spot in Imsouane, Magic Bay is an awesome place with something for all levels of surfers. The different sections provide different surfing experiences and it boasts some of the longest waves in all of Africa.
A right-hand point break in Taghazout, Hash Point is one of the best and most relaxed waves in the area. Suitable for beginners, the wave rolls over sand and rocks; be careful of jagged rocks while having fun in the water. It’s most reliable in the winter months.
Close to La Source, in Taghazout, Mysteries is a relaxed wave that breaks partially over sand and partly over rock, finishing up on the beach. You can surf for more than 300 metres.