Aghroud Beach, Morocco: Surf, Colourful Houses and Sunsets
Colourful houses on the cliff, a long sandy beach and one of the best sunsets on the coast. Everything you need to know about surfing and relaxing at Aghroud, north of Taghazout.
Drive a few minutes north of Taghazout and the road suddenly opens onto a long bay of golden sand. Above it, houses painted orange, lime green, turquoise and purple climb the cliff, and a path with white wooden railings leads down to the beach. This is Aghroud: a relaxed surf beach with room for everyone, colourful cafés and one of the best sunsets in the whole Agadir region.
Whether you are learning to surf, looking for an uncrowded peak or simply want a beautiful place to spend the afternoon, here is everything you need to know.
Where is Aghroud?
Aghroud, sometimes written Agroud, lies just north of Taghazout on the coast road that continues towards Tamri and Imsouane. From Tamraght it is about 25 minutes by car, and from Agadir around 40 minutes. The little village sits on the cliff, and the beach stretches for a long way below it, backed by dunes and argan hills.
The surf at Aghroud
Unlike the famous rocky points of Taghazout, Aghroud is a proper beach break. Several peaks move up and down the beach with the sandbanks and break both left and right. That makes it a very different experience from the long walls of Anchor Point, and a great alternative when the points are crowded.
- Level: all levels on small to medium days. Beginners stay in the white water on the inside, while intermediates ride the green waves further out.
- Size: surfable from about 0.5 m, at its best between 0.8 and 1.8 m.
- Wind: best in the morning with light or offshore winds. The afternoon wind often makes it choppy.
- Tide: it works on most tides, depending on the sandbanks.
- Crowd: usually light. The beach is long, so you can always find your own peak.
On big winter swells Aghroud can close out, with heavy waves breaking all at once. Those are the days for the points around Taghazout, or for watching from a café. Check the live conditions on our Aghroud surf report, updated every hour, and compare it with the other spots in our guide to the surf spots between Agadir and Taghazout.
Is Aghroud good for beginners?
Yes, and it is one of our favourite places to teach on the right days. The sandy bottom, the soft white water and the space mean nobody is in a hurry and there is no pressure from the line-up. Our coaches bring beginners here when Tamraght beach is busy or when the swell direction suits it better. If it is your first time, read what to expect in your first surf week in Morocco.
The colourful houses and the cliff path
Aghroud is famous on Instagram for its painted houses. Orange and lime walls, blue facades, a purple beach bar with the sign “Plage Aghroud”, palm trees and cactus along the path: it looks like a postcard from another coast. Walk slowly down the path with its white railings and enjoy the view over the bay; it is one of the most photogenic spots north of Agadir.
Remember that people live here. Ask before you take close-up photos of anyone, and keep the path clean.
Cafés, food and sunset
Small cafés and restaurants line the cliff and the edge of the beach. They serve mint tea, fresh orange juice, omelettes, tagines and grilled fish, often with tables right above the sand. In the late afternoon, the sun drops straight into the Atlantic in front of you and the whole cliff turns gold. Stay for it, it is worth it.
A perfect afternoon at Aghroud
- Morning: surf the clean conditions before the wind, or take a lesson in the white water.
- Midday: lunch in a café on the cliff.
- Afternoon: walk the beach towards the dunes, swim or simply read in the sun.
- Sunset: mint tea on a terrace while the sky changes colour.
How to get to Aghroud
By car or taxi it is easy: follow the coast road north from Taghazout. Grand taxis run along this road too, but they are less frequent than towards Agadir. When you stay with us, our coaches drive you to the beach that works best for your level each day, and Aghroud is one of them. Staying in Tamraght and wondering how it compares to Taghazout? Read Tamraght vs Taghazout.
Tips before you go
- Bring cash in dirhams for cafés and parking.
- Wear sun cream and a hat: there is little shade on the sand.
- Check the surf report before you drive: on big days, choose another spot.
- Take your rubbish back with you and respect the village.
Aghroud is the kind of beach that shows another side of the Taghazout coast: colourful, spacious and slow. Surf, eat, watch the sunset, and you will understand why so many travellers come back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aghroud good for beginner surfers?
Yes, on small to medium days. It is a sandy beach break with soft white water on the inside, and there is plenty of space, so it is a relaxed place to learn away from the crowds.
Where is Aghroud beach?
Aghroud (also written Agroud) is a long beach a little north of Taghazout, on the coast road towards Imsouane. It is about 25 minutes by car from Tamraght.
When does Aghroud work best?
It is surfable from about 0.5 m and is at its best between roughly 0.8 and 1.8 m with light or offshore wind. On big winter swells it can close out, and the points closer to Taghazout are a better choice.
Is there food at Aghroud?
Yes. Small cafés and restaurants sit on the cliff and next to the beach, serving tea, fresh juice, tagines and grilled fish, with a view of the ocean.
When is the best time of day at Aghroud?
Early morning for clean waves and few people, and late afternoon for the sunset, which is one of the finest on the coast.
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