Taghazout

Taghazout travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

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What to see in Taghazout in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Taghazout

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Up to 39 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Essaouira

    Essaouira is 160 km from Taghazout, about 2h 48m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Taghazout
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

Route map

Where you can drive from Taghazout.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Taghazout

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Taghazout

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Pure Passion Taghazout BayCouples

What a gem! Definitely worth a vist.

So pleased we left the hotel to find this place. Real gem. Great view of the sunset, fabulous food, cocktails and service. Marwan our host was great and definitely deserves a mention. The sorbet for dessert was one of the best we had tasted. If you are in the area, I would recommend you try this place.
PiesandBeans2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
5 Taghazout Bay Marriott ResortFamily

Good experience

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing stay at the Taghazout Bay Marriott Resort! The hotel is beautiful, modern, and very clean. The rooms are comfortable, the food is delicious with plenty of variety, and every member of the staff was welcoming and professional. The atmosphere throughout the resort made our vacation unforgettable.…
223imt2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
5 Windy Bay RestaurantFamily

Great restaurant at a great location

I love this small restaurant overlooking the beach. Very friendly welcome and great service. Feels very local and cozy. This is one of those special places. The food was very good and the staff excellent. Highly recommended.
dnsj_co2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
4 Hotel Riu Palace Tikida TaghazoutFamily

Family holiday

Location good plenty to do outside the resort Staff are excellent at this resort they all work extremely hard all staff really friendly. Beach was lovely the hotel is very clean. The biggest downside is the food it’s very bland and repetitive.
sarahmZ6609SB2026-08-06on Tripadvisor