Village guide · for travellers and surfers
Tamraght: how the village works
Getting here, cash, shopping, phones, prices, food, customs and what to do when there are no waves. Everything on one page, so you can find it again on the beach.
- 1 € ≈ 11 MADMoroccan dirham. Cash for taxis, the souk and small cafés.
- ~40 minFrom Agadir airport by car. About 15 km north of Agadir.
- TuesdayWeekly souk in the old village, from about 8 am.
- Bus 32 / 33Along the main road to Agadir and Taghazout.
- Darija · TamazightFrench widely spoken, English in most surf places.
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The village
Tamraght is an Amazigh fishing and farming village on the Atlantic coast, about 15 km north of Agadir, between Aourir (known as Banana Village) to the south and Taghazout to the north. It is smaller and quieter than Taghazout, and most of daily life happens in three places.
The old village
Houses and narrow lanes climb the hill around the main mosque. This is where the Tuesday souk, small shops and bakeries are.
The main road (N1)
The coast road from Agadir to Essaouira. Buses, taxis, shops, surf shops and cafés line it.
The beach side
Paths lead down to Devil’s Rock and the coastal promenade that runs north to Taghazout.
Getting here
The nearest airport is Agadir Al Massira. Tamraght is about 40 minutes away by car, longer in traffic.
Airport taxi · ~300 MAD
Fastest, door to door
Taxis from the rank outside arrivals have fixed fares; Tamraght is around 300 MAD per car. There is an ATM just after the security exit.
Surf shuttle · from ~€10
Shared and good value
Shared surf shuttles run from the airport and Agadir to the surf villages, with a small extra fee for boards. Book ahead.
Bus · cheapest
Two buses, slow
Airport bus to central Agadir, then city bus 32 or 33 north along the coast. Fine with a backpack, hard with a board bag.
Coming to the camp?
Transfer included
Every surf package at Travel Surf Nature includes the transfer from Agadir airport. See the packages
Getting around
The village is walkable but spread out on a hill. For everything along the coast, the main road is your lifeline.
On foot or by bike
A coastal promenade of about 6 km runs from Tamraght to Taghazout. Easy to walk, cycle or skate, with cafés on the way.
City bus 32 / 33
Runs along the main road between Agadir and Taghazout every 15–30 minutes, roughly 6 am to 10 pm. Wave it down and pay the driver in cash.
Grand taxis
Shared taxis run along the coast and leave when full. You can also hire the whole car. Always agree the price before you get in.
Apps and cars
Uber doesn’t operate here; inDrive works around Agadir. Car hire costs around 250–300 MAD a day; some companies ask for an International Driving Permit.
Money & cash
Morocco runs on cash, and Tamraght even more so. The dirham is a closed currency, so you get it after you arrive, not before.
1 € ≈ 11 MAD
Moroccan dirham (MAD, “dh”)
Bank Al-Maghrib reference rate in November 2026 was just under 11 dirhams to the euro.
ATMs
Where to withdraw
There are ATMs along the main road in Tamraght, including at the petrol station, and more in Aourir, Taghazout and Agadir. Some machines limit the amount or charge a fee.
Exchange
Changing euros
Banks and exchange offices in Aourir and Agadir change euros cash. Rates are usually better than at the airport.
Cards
Where cards work
Larger restaurants, hotels and supermarkets take cards. The souk, taxis, buses and small cafés are cash only.
Tip
When an ATM or card machine offers to charge you in euros, choose dirhams: the conversion is almost always better. Keep small notes and coins for taxis and the souk.
Shopping & markets
Hanouts
Corner shops, every day
Small grocery shops in the village and along the main road sell water, bread, eggs, snacks, toiletries and phone top-ups.
Tuesday souk
Tamraght weekly market
From about 8 am around the square by the main mosque in the old village. Fruit, vegetables, olives, dates, nuts, spices and household goods. Cash only; go mid-morning.
Wednesday souk
Aourir (Banana Village)
The bigger market just south, busiest on Wednesdays. Aourir also has a fish market and more shops and banks.
Agadir
Supermarkets and Souk El Had
Big supermarkets such as Marjane and Carrefour, and Souk El Had, one of the largest markets in Morocco. 25–35 minutes by bus or taxi.
Village shops don’t sell alcohol. Supermarkets in Agadir do, and some licensed hotels and restaurants serve it. Don’t drink on the beach or in the street.
Typical prices
A rough guide in dirhams, so you know what is normal. Tourist places on the main road and in Taghazout cost more than village cafés.
Food & drink
Getting around
Surf & everyday
Phone & internet
Local SIM
Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi
Maroc Telecom has the widest coverage. Bring your passport: shops register the SIM to it. A SIM costs around 20 MAD and 10 GB about 100 MAD.
Top-ups
Scratch cards from any hanout
Buy a recharge card in a corner shop or at a phone shop in Aourir or Agadir. eSIMs bought online also work but cost more.
Wi-Fi
In most houses and cafés
Fine for messages and video calls most of the time. Speeds vary from house to house.
Working remotely?
Ask before you book
Ask your host for a speed test, and have a local SIM with data as backup.
Food & drink
Mornings start with msemen (flaky pancakes), bread, olive oil and amlou, the local spread of argan oil, almonds and honey. Lunch and dinner are tagines, grilled fish and salads; on Fridays, families eat couscous. Mint tea comes with everything.
Fresh fish
Buy it at the Aourir fish market, or eat it grilled at the simple places near the beach.
At the camp
Hassan’s wife cooks: a big breakfast, a picnic lunch on the beach and a three-course dinner around 8 pm at one big table. Couscous on Fridays; vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free on request. Food at the camp
Where to eat in the village
For surfers
Spots on foot
Devil’s Rock is at the south end of the village. For the points of Taghazout, take a taxi or the bus: 5–10 minutes. All surf spots
Rent, wax, repairs
Surf shops along the main road and at the beaches rent boards and wetsuits and sell wax and leashes.
Forecast and season
Morning sessions are usually cleanest. Forecast links and which spot works when. Planning a trip? The best time to surf in Morocco
Valuables
Leave phones, cash and car keys at home or with a friend on the beach, not under your towel.
Learning to surf here?
Small groups, footage review, a family-run house
Max. 6–8 surfers per instructor, with Hassan and his family in the centre of Tamraght.
Health & safety
Water
Don’t drink tap water. Use bottled or filtered water, also for brushing your teeth if your stomach is sensitive.
Pharmacies
Look for the green cross in Tamraght and Aourir. Pharmacists give good advice; a night-duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) is always open in the area.
Doctors and hospitals
Hassan II hospital and private clinics are in Agadir, 25–35 minutes away. Travel insurance that covers surfing is worth it.
Sun and stomach
The sun is strong all year. Eat hot, freshly cooked food and wash your hands before meals.
Tamraght is relaxed and generally safe. Agree taxi fares before you get in, take a private taxi at night, and don’t leave valuables on the beach.
Local customs
What to wear
Swimwear is for the beach. In the village, shops and cafés, cover shoulders and knees.
Ramadan
In 2027 it is expected to start around 8 February and last a month. Many cafés close during the day; don’t eat or drink in the street before sunset. Evenings are lively.
Haggling
Normal at the souk and with souvenir sellers, not in shops with marked prices. Stay friendly and walk away if the price doesn’t suit you.
Photos
Ask before you photograph people, especially women and older people.
A few words that help
No-wave days
Paradise Valley
A palm gorge with river pools, about an hour inland. No public transport: taxi, car or tour. Go early, and check the depth before you jump.
Quads and buggies
Guided tours ride over the dunes and hills behind the coast, from a couple of hours to half a day, with pickup in Tamraght or Taghazout. They are often sold as “Sahara” trips; the real desert is much further inland.
Sandboarding
Sand surfing on the Timlalin dunes near Tamri, about an hour north. Half-day tours often combine it with a quad ride.
The coastal path
Walk or cycle about 6 km north to Taghazout and stop for coffee on the way.
Sunset
The sun sets over the Atlantic. Watch it from the lookout above Devil’s Rock (busy on Sundays; locals jump off the cliffs there) or the benches at the Banana Point viewpoint. Staying at the camp? The two rooftop lounges face the sunset.
Souks
Tuesday in Tamraght, Wednesday in Aourir, and Souk El Had in Agadir.
Hammam and yoga
A scrub in a hammam, or a class at one of the yoga studios and surf houses.
Agadir
The beach promenade, the market and the kasbah viewpoint above the city.
Imsouane
For surfers: a long, mellow right-hand point, about 1.5 hours north.
Map
Staying in Tamraght?
A family-run surf house in the village
Private rooms with their own bathroom or shared rooms for four, home-cooked Moroccan food, and Imourane beach 3 minutes on foot.