Taghazout: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 48Mixed picture: surf and cheap-ish living draw people, but many long-time visitors say crowds, aggressive surf etiquette and commercialization have worsened sharply.
- surf quality
- laid-back coastal vibe
- coffee culture in nearby Tamraght
- good coliving options
- affordable food at local spots
- crowds in the water
- surf etiquette and aggression
- overtourism and surf camps
- vendor pressure
- high prices at tourist restaurants
- Used to be quiet and uncrowded, now feels overrun
- Lineup etiquette is poor and can be dangerous
- Local shops and eateries are cheaper than tourist spots
- Nearby Safi or Tamraght may offer calmer alternatives
- Worth pairing with other parts of Morocco rather than staying put
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Taghazout (Morocco)… A Surf Town Review.
Dan Harmon · 153K views · 2025
What viewers said
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“I was literally telling my buddy over lunch today how insane the crowds and surf camps are.. there is simply no etiquette in the water and its frustrating and dangerous. I was there for 6 weeks this winter and really struggled to find any r”
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“I lived there 24yrs ago, loved the place, was very primitive but you could still get uncrowded waves at anchor point and some of the other spots like bananas weren’t even surfed!”
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“I was in Taghazout 17 years ago. All the house at Anchors pretty much didn't exist. On fridays (which for the muslims is basically the sunday) all Cafès and shops were closed. A local fishermen saw us struggling to find a shop for water and”
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“I think there is a big problem in Taghazout nowadays: tourists (surfers) are not respectful and very aggressive. We Moroccans are very welcoming as a people and as a surf crowd - but I am now advocating localism to "clean the mood". 45 y o ”
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“I went there about three times about 10 - 15 years ago. Felt quite busy in the water even back then, quite a bit of agro as well. Make sure you check out the rest of Morocco too it’s a beautiful country.”
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“I understand your frustration. Safi (head of the snake) is a spot to consider with probably less crowd. Thanks for the video!”
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“was there 10 years ago. lots of good waves. best bet is leave taghazout immediately unless you get big anchor point as in 10 plus faces. cause if your good. you will get. some. there are great challenging. waves in Morocco just get out of t”
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“Love this type of video Dan. Would also be great to see a “best destinations for a university surf trip” at some point as well!”
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“I used to travel to Taghazout during every winter semester holidays (FEB) with some friends. Back then it was almost only just us and a couple of other guys in the water. Never was it this crowded and unorganized in the water. This was 17 y”
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