Morocco surf guide
Surfing Tifnit & Aglou
Fishing hamlets and empty beaches
- Spots3
- LevelsBeginner, Intermediate
- Best seasonOct-Mar
- RegionAglou & Sidi Ifni
The waves at Tifnit & Aglou
Tifnit · Sidi Moussa d'Aglou · Boats Point
Tifnit
- Beach Break
- Intermediate
- 2-8 ft
- Oct-Mar
- Crowd 1/5
Tifnit is a small fishing village south of Agadir, with houses built into the rocks above the beach. The beach break has lefts and rights and works year-round.
It's very consistent and almost always empty. There are no services to speak of, so bring what you need.
30.21, -9.64 · NW swell, SE wind
Sidi Moussa d'Aglou
- Reef Break
- Beginner / Intermediate
- 2-6 ft
- Oct-Mar
- Crowd 1/5
Sidi Moussa d'Aglou is a fishing village near Tiznit, where fishermen still live in caves cut into the cliff. The reef here has lefts and rights and works best at high tide.
It's quiet and suits a range of levels on smaller days. Watch for rocks and fishing lines.
29.83, -9.81 · SW swell, NE wind, high tide
Boats Point
- Beach Break
- Intermediate
- 2-6 ft
- Oct-Mar
- Crowd 1/5
Boats Point is a beach break near Aglou, north of Mirleft. It's consistent and there are very few surfers, even on good days.
There's nothing there, so come with food and water and someone who knows the area.
29.86, -9.8 · NW swell, ESE wind
Beyond the surf
- Sidi Moussa d'Aglou caves: Fishermen's houses dug into the cliff above the beach.
Getting to Tifnit & Aglou and around Aglou & Sidi Ifni
Agadir (AGA) is the airport. Tiznit is about 1.5 hours south, and Sidi Ifni another hour beyond.
- Rental car ($25-40/day): The only practical way to reach Tifnit, Aglou and the empty beaches. Fill up in Tiznit; some villages have no fuel.
- CTM / Supratours bus ($5-10): Intercity buses along the N1 and the coast road. Buses don't stop at the beaches; you'll need a taxi for the last part.
- Grand taxi ($3-15): Shared taxis between the towns. They leave when full; mornings are busiest.
Before you go
Booking: Rarely needed, though Mirleft and Sidi Ifni have only a few places to stay.
Money: Take cash from Tiznit or Agadir. Villages have no ATMs.
Health: You're far from help at most spots, so surf with someone and know your limits.
Avoid: Don't count on renting a board here. Bring your own.
Best time to surf Tifnit & Aglou
Tifnit & Aglou works best around Oct-Mar. See the full month-by-month breakdown for Morocco.
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
A week here costs from about $173 with flights from Europe, or around $674 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Tifnit & Aglou: common questions
When is the best time to surf Tifnit & Aglou?
Tifnit & Aglou works best from October to March. By spot: Tifnit, October to March; Sidi Moussa d'Aglou, October to March; Boats Point, October to March.
Is Tifnit & Aglou good for beginners?
Partly. Sidi Moussa d'Aglou suits beginners; the other spots are better for intermediate and advanced surfers.
What kind of waves are there at Tifnit & Aglou?
We map 3 spots at Tifnit & Aglou: beach break (2), reef break (1).
How do you get to Tifnit & Aglou?
Agadir (AGA) is the airport. Tiznit is about 1.5 hours south, and Sidi Ifni another hour beyond.
Do I need cash in Tifnit & Aglou?
Take cash from Tiznit or Agadir. Villages have no ATMs.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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