Where to Stay in Agadir and Taghazout: Best Areas and Hotels
Where to stay in Agadir: the beachfront and Founty resorts, good-value hotels in the city centre, and surf houses and resorts in Taghazout and Taghazout Bay.
Agadir has one of Morocco’s longest city beaches, around 300 days of sunshine a year and hotels for every style of holiday, from big all-inclusive resorts to surf houses in nearby Taghazout. Where you stay decides what your trip feels like: the beachfront for resorts and the promenade, the city centre for value and local life, or Taghazout Bay for surf, yoga and a village atmosphere. Here is how to choose and the best-rated places in each area.
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Where to stay in Agadir at a glance
- For the beach and resorts: the beachfront of Agadir Bay and the Founty district
- For value and local life: the city centre and Talborjt
- For surfing and a village feel: Taghazout and Taghazout Bay, 20 kilometres north
- How long: 4 to 7 nights for a beach holiday
Where to stay: the areas
Agadir Bay beachfront. The long promenade runs along the bay from the marina to the south. Hotels here have direct beach access, pools and gardens, and the promenade is lined with cafés and restaurants.
Founty. At the southern end of the bay, Founty is where most of the big resorts and all-inclusive hotels are, with quieter stretches of sand.
City centre and Talborjt. A few streets back from the beach, the centre and the Talborjt district have cheaper hotels and apartments, local restaurants and easy access to the Souk El Had market.
Taghazout and Taghazout Bay. North of the city, the fishing village of Taghazout is Morocco’s surf capital, full of surf houses and cafés, while the new Taghazout Bay resort next door has international hotels, a golf course and calm beaches.
Beachfront and Founty hotels
Dunes d’Or Ocean Club
Mid-range · Beachfront · breakfast included
A large beachfront hotel on Agadir Bay with gardens and pools, more than 4,000 reviews and an excellent location score.
Hotel Riu Tikida Beach
All inclusive · Adults only · beachfront
An adults-only, all-inclusive hotel right on the beach in the Founty area, ideal for a relaxing couple’s holiday.
Iberostar Waves Founty Beach
All inclusive · Families · beachfront
A beachfront all-inclusive resort in Founty with family rooms, a good choice for holidays with children.
Hotel Timoulay and Spa
Mid-range · Founty · spa
A hotel with a spa about 550 metres from the beach in Founty, with spacious deluxe rooms and breakfast included.
Zephyr Agadir
Mid-range · Founty · studios
Studios with king beds a short walk from the beach, with more than 4,500 very good reviews.
City centre hotels
Grand Dominium
Great value · 750 metres from the beach · top rated
One of the best-rated hotels in Agadir, close to the centre and the beach, with breakfast included and excellent value for money.
Atlantic Hotel Agadir
Great value · Near the beach · breakfast
A popular hotel about 800 metres from the beach, with more than 2,000 reviews and breakfast included.
Résidence Hôtelière Fleurie
Budget · Studios · city centre
Simple studios about a kilometre from the beach, with more than 4,000 reviews. Practical for families and longer stays.
Palm Surf & Spa Hotel
Mid-range · Talborjt · spa
A hotel with a spa in the Talborjt district, with balcony rooms and breakfast included.
Taghazout and Taghazout Bay hotels
Dar Surf
Budget · Surf house · near the beach
A highly rated surf house in Taghazout village, about 350 metres from the beach, with excellent value for money.
Nizar Surf Morocco
Budget · Beachfront · surf
A beachfront surf guest house in the heart of the village, rated wonderful by guests.
Radisson Blu Resort Taghazout Bay Surf Village
Upscale · Beachfront · Taghazout Bay
A beachfront resort in Taghazout Bay with garden-view rooms and an excellent location, combining resort comfort with the surf scene.
Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay
Upscale · Taghazout Bay · breakfast
A modern, sustainability-certified hotel about 650 metres from the beach, with king rooms and more than 2,000 reviews.
Looking at a specific resort? Read our reviews of the Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay, the Caribbean Village Agador and Amouage Hotel by Surf Maroc.
Getting there and around
Agadir Al Massira Airport is about 25 kilometres from the city, with flights from many European cities; compare flights on Aviasales and book a fixed-price transfer with Kiwitaxi. Buses connect Agadir with Marrakech in about 3.5 hours and with Essaouira along the coast. In town, orange petits taxis and city buses are cheap; to explore Taghazout, Paradise Valley and the coast, compare rental cars on DiscoverCars, and book surf lessons and day trips on GetYourGuide.
Do it like a Moroccan: local tips
- Choose all inclusive carefully. It is great for families, but staying in a regular hotel lets you try the fish restaurants at the port and the cafés in town.
- Go to Souk El Had. Agadir’s huge market is the best place for spices, argan oil and fresh produce. It is closed on Mondays.
- Watch the sunset from the Kasbah. The hilltop Agadir Oufella offers the best view over the bay.
- Stay connected. A Morocco eSIM from Airalo keeps your maps working on the coast.
Plan your trip with our Agadir and Taghazout travel guide and the Essaouira travel guide.
Cover photo: Louis Hansel on Unsplash
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