Agadir to Essaouira: A Surf and Coast Student Getaway

Trip Overview

Agadir to Essaouira is Morocco’s coast at its best, surf mornings, slow afternoons, and two towns with completely different personalities. Start in Taghazout, a small surf village where nothing moves too fast, then make your way up the coast to Essaouira, windier, artsier, and full of character. Along the way there’s a stop at the Village of Colors, a skate park night, and enough downtime to actually enjoy the trip instead of rushing through it.

Trip Details

Duration

4 Days 3 Night

Group

Private

Trip Type

Surf & Relax Coastal Days

Itinerary

Land in Agadir, then transfer straight to Taghazout, your base for the trip. Spend the rest of the day settling in and walking through the village, soaking in the calm, laid-back beach and surf town energy Taghazout is known for.

After breakfast, head out for a surf session with a picnic lunch on the beach. You’ll be back around 2 or 3pm with the afternoon free to relax, chat, and take in the view from your hotel or hostel. Around 7pm, head to the popular local skate park for the evening.

Leave Taghazout and head toward Essaouira, stopping along the way at the Village of Colors, a small village covered in colorful murals and painted walls, worth the stop just for photos. Once you arrive in Essaouira, spend the afternoon and evening exploring the old city and the port.

Wake up to breakfast in Essaouira. Depending on how the trip wraps up or your flight timing, there’s an optional quad biking session before our trip ends.

 

trip highlights

  • Included & Excluded
  • 4 Days Private tour
  • 3 nights accommodations
  • Transportation to suit your group size
  • Bottled water
  • Daily breakfast
  • travel companion (optional)
  • Photo breaks & pauses
  • Drinks
  • Meals not specified in the inclusions
  • International and domestic flights

We’ve got you covered on where to stay. We work with a range of nice hotels along the route, plus we’re partnered with some of the best hostels in the area, so whether your group wants something more social or a bit more private, there’s a comfortable option that fits. Everyone gets a great breakfast to start the day, and honestly, the stays end up being part of the whole experience, not just a place to crash.

Mornings often start with a bit of yoga before heading out to surf, a good way to stretch out and wake up before hitting the waves. Beyond the main itinerary, there’s plenty to add on depending on what your group’s into: quad biking, camel rides, horseback riding along the beach, paddleboarding, kite surfing lessons, and even day trips to nearby fishing villages. Let us know what your group wants more of, and we’ll build it in.

Any size group works. If there are more than 20 of you, just book in advance, since all our trips run private.

 

Comfortable, casual clothes, a swimsuit, and something for cooler evenings, Essaouira especially gets windy at night. .

 

 

This coast works well most of the year. Summer is warm without the intense heat you’d get inland, and winter stays mild, though it can get breezy, especially in Essaouira. Spring and fall are the sweet spot if you want the calmest weather. For surfing its flat in summer, but we will drive you to near by places to find waves.

 

We actually own our own transportation company, so it’s not some random driver you’ve never met. Small groups ride in a Toyota Prado, bigger groups get a Mercedes Vito van or Sprinter minibus, and for groups over 20 we bring in a full-size bus. Everything is clean, comfortable, and driven by drivers we know and trust.

Yes, we can include or exclude activities to suit what you and  your group like.

 

Yes, both Taghazout and Essaouira are considered very safe towns, used to hosting travelers and student groups. Our team is with you throughout the trip.

It’s a completely different side of the country from Marrakech or the desert, surf towns, ocean air, and a slower pace. If you have the time, combining it with Marrakech or the desert is the best way to see more of what Morocco offers.

 

Yes, this trip can be extended to more days or shortened to fit your schedule. It also pairs well with our desert or coast trips if you or your group wants to add more of Morocco, or both, for the full experience.

 

Got Your Group Together? Let's Plan the Trip

Tell us a bit about your group and what you’re looking for, and we’ll put together a trip that fits. Usually get back to you within a day.

Phone:

(+212) 767927631

Email:

contact@gotosahara.com

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