Taghazout is famous – but more and more surfers choose Anza, the local fishing village just north of Agadir. Here is an honest comparison, and why we think Anza is the perfect place to stay on a surf trip to Morocco.
THE QUICK ANSWER
Both are on the same stretch of coast and share the same waves. The difference is everything around the surf.
BEST FOR: VALUE & LOCAL LIFEReal Moroccan daily life, a long sunny beach, fresh fish from the harbour and every surf spot of the region within a short drive.
Stay in anza
BEST FOR: NIGHTLIFE & BIG POINTSA lively village packed with surf camps, cafés and yoga shalas – famous points on the doorstep, but also the crowds and prices that come with fame.
Surf spotsLOCAL LIFE
Anza is a small fishing village about 10 km north of Agadir. It sits right between the city and the famous surf villages of Tamraght and Taghazout – close to everything, but still very much a real Moroccan village.
In Anza you shop at the local market, drink mint tea with neighbours and buy fish straight from the boats in the harbour. Guests often tell us this is exactly what they missed in busier surf towns: you are treated like a local friend, not just a visitor.
The beach at Anza is long, wide and calm. On most days you share the sand with local families and fishermen, not with hundreds of surf-school students – and our coaches choose each day the spot where you get the most waves.
Accommodation, food and daily life cost less in Anza than in Taghazout. At Waves Hunter Surf House, dorm beds start from €12 and private rooms from €24 per night with breakfast included – see our rooms and dorms.
Anza faces west, so every evening ends with a sunset over the Atlantic – best enjoyed from our sea-view rooftop. The beach is also known for its dinosaur footprints preserved in the rocks, and Agadir, with its souk, restaurants and seafront, is only 15 minutes away.
SURF ACCESS
This is where Anza really wins. Instead of being at one end of the coast, you are in the middle of it:
Because we surf every day, being central matters: our coaches check the swell, wind and tide each morning and drive the group to the spot that works best – beginners on gentle beach breaks, experienced surfers on the famous points. See all spots on our surf page.
FAIR COMPARISON
Absolutely – Taghazout is home to some of Morocco’s best waves, like Anchor Point, and it has a fun, international atmosphere with plenty of cafés and nightlife.
But you don’t need to sleep there to surf there. Staying in Anza gives you the best of both worlds: the calm, authentic village life and lower prices of Anza, and the famous Taghazout waves just a 20-minute ride away with our daily surf sessions.
WHO IS IT FOR?
FAQ
Yes. Anza has its own beach break and a right-hand point, and it sits in the middle of the Agadir surf coast: Banana Point is about 15–20 minutes away, Devil's Rock and Crocodile Beach about 15, and the Taghazout points about 20.
In general, yes. Accommodation, food and daily life cost less in Anza. At Waves Hunter Surf House dorm beds start from €12 and private rooms from €24 per night, breakfast included.
About 20 minutes by car. With our Surf Camp, transport to Taghazout and the other surf spots is included.
About 40 minutes by car from Agadir Al Massira airport. We can arrange an airport pick-up for you.
Very good. The nearby beach breaks – Anza, Devil's Rock and Crocodile Beach – have gentle waves, and our local coaches surf with you every day.
STAY WITH US
Waves Hunter Surf House is a family-run surf house in Anza, a 4-minute walk from the beach. Surf every day with local coaches, eat homemade Moroccan food and watch the sunset from our rooftop.
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