While Morocco’s medinas are made for walking, the best way to experience the country’s dazzling diversity is to make like the locals and take advantage of an array of transport options to traverse its grand expanse.
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Wide and handsome, Legzira Beach is flanked by natural sea-worn rock archways and overlooked by an old Spanish fort from the hills above, whose thermal currents attract hang-gliding and paragliding enthusiasts.
A rather horrible vacation village has unfortunately now been built directly above the beach, but that doesn’t detract from the beauty of the place – something best experienced on the long walk along the coast from Sidi Ifni.
Given the fact that the bus stop is both some way uphill from the beach and unsheltered, it makes the most sense to bus here from Sidi Ifni (when departures are on the hour) and walk back to town, so long as the tides agree.
Legzira dramatic natural stone arches reaching over the sea, Atlantic Ocean, Morocco © Shutterstock
Agadir’s beach is one of the best beaches in Morocco: a wide expanse of fine sand, which extends an impressive distance to the south of the town, is swept each morning and patrolled by mounted police. Along its course are a number of cafés, some of which rent out sunbeds and umbrellas.
The ocean – it should be stressed – has a very strong Atlantic undertow and is definitely not suitable for children unless closely supervised. Even adults are advised not to go out swimming alone. The northern end of the beach has lifeguards on duty in summer, and a system of flags to tell you how dangerous it is to swim.
The big beach hotels also have guarded sections for their residents, and you can rent a sunbed with a parasol at neighbouring restaurants. Lastly, the beach is also a good place for watersports.
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Aerial view of Agadir in Morocco © Shutterstock
Agadir’s beaches can often be packed, but those to its north are less developed, including the one at Taghazout, Morocco’s number-one surfing resort. There are absolutely loads of surf spots along the coast both north and south of Taghazout. For right-footed surfers, the points just north are an absolute paradise, with a cluster of excellent right-hand breaks.
Killers, 6km north of the village and named after the killer whales which are often seen here, has one of the most consistent breaks, a powerful, perfectly peeling charger which breaks over a cliff shelf. Source, just south of Killers, is so-called for the freshwater bubbling up underneath it.
Anchor Point, just north of Taghazout, has long waves and big breaks, while at the
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