If your child can swim, they can have fun attempting to stand up on a soft-top in whitewash, and where better to learn than at DFrost Almugar in Taghazout, with plenty of beginner waves right outside our door.
The selection of breaks is one of the reasons a family surf holiday to Morocco works so well, and it’s why the village has become one of Europe’s easiest winter-sun surf destinations for parents who don’t want to choose between a beach retreat and activity time for the kids.
Why Choose Morocco for a Family Surf Trip
Starting with the flight, Agadir is under four hours from the UK, which means no jet lag, no eight-hour transatlantic flight with little ones getting tired, and a solid long-weekend option if a full week isn’t practical.
Several major airlines run direct routes into Agadir Al Massira from the UK, and reduced fares aren’t unusual outside school holidays.
Then there’s the climate. Taghazout gets close to 300 sunny days a year, and even in January, the daytime temperature rarely drops below 18°C. Water temperatures sit between 16°C and 23°C year-round, cold enough to need a wetsuit but nowhere near the numbing cold of a Cornish winter session.
Taghazout and the wider Agadir region see huge numbers of European families every year; the village itself is small enough that everyone knows the regulars, and the UK Foreign Office lists no specific advisory against travel to this part of the country.
Money matters too. A week including transfers, accommodation, meals and daily surf lessons for a family of four typically undercuts the equivalent package in the Algarve or the Canaries. Food and local excursions are cheap by Western European standards, so the daily spend beyond the package stays low.
Family-Friendly Accommodation & Facilities
DFrost Almugar’s Taghazout Villa and Seaside Boutique Hotel sit side by side and now operate as one shared property, with a pool, several sea-facing lounge areas, a rooftop terrace and the Kitchen Club Restaurant & Bar handling breakfast and dinner à la carte, plus a Monday BBQ.Â
Rooms come as shared or private, standard or upgraded, so a family can book a private room without needing to book out an entire villa.
Ten minutes north in the quieter village of Imi Ouaddar sits Villa Surya, closer to the calmer stretch of beach at Paradis Plage and a slower pace generally, though it leans more toward yoga and meditation guests than surf-focused families.Â
While there isn’t a kids’ club or dedicated childcare, there’s the beach right outside and plenty of excursions on offer, which do most of the entertaining themselves.
Booking, Pricing & Packages
At DFrost Almugar, we offer a handful of set packages rather than a single family rate, and the right one depends on how much of the week you want to spend surfing.
The Surf & Yoga and Surf & Stay packages start from around €770 to €1050 per person per week, covering daily surf lessons, equipment plus storage, à la carte breakfast and dinner in the Kitchen Club.
Surf & Stay requires a minimum four-night stay; the Surf & Yoga package adds two daily yoga sessions on top of the surfing.
The Surf & Coaching package suits guests who want structured progression with daily lessons at whichever break best matches the tides and conditions that day, run in medium-sized groups with technique feedback built into every session.
Transfers from Agadir airport or the CTM/Supratours bus station are included for stays of four nights or more.
Surf Lessons for Families
DFrost Almugar’s surf school runs daily beginner-to-intermediate lessons at Hash Point, right in front of the Taghazout villa, and Panoramas, both beach breaks with waves gentle enough for first-timers of any age.Â
Anchor Point and Killers, the bigger point breaks, are a 15 to 20-minute walk away for anyone in the family who wants more of a challenge.
There’s no fixed minimum age; if a child can swim, an instructor can get them up on a soft-top. If a family member decides not to surf, there’s still plenty of beach time, rock pools and warm water to fill the gap.
When To Go With Kids
When you go matters as much as where you go. April to October brings smaller, more forgiving swell, better suited to nervous first timers and families with mixed ability levels.
The swell is a lot bigger in winter and draws advanced surfers to Anchor Point and Boilers between October and April.Â
Air and water temperatures stay comfortable enough year-round for a 3/2mm wetsuit.
Non-Surf Activities & Experiences
Not every family member will want to surf every day, and luckily, Taghazout has plenty to do nearby.
A short drive inland, you’ll find Paradise Valley, which has natural swimming pools and palm groves, with rocks to jump from for older children and shallow pools for younger ones.Â
Essaouira makes a great full-day trip for older kids interested in Moroccan culture, about two and a half hours each way.Â
Closer to home, there’s horse riding along the beach, quad biking through the argan tree groves, sandboarding on the dunes near Tamri, snorkelling, and the Agadir souk for an afternoon of haggling practice with the kids.
A hammam session is worth doing as a family at least once; most riads and day spas in the area offer a milder version suitable for teenagers.Â
Cooking classes, usually built around tagine and bread-making, run in Taghazout village and give kids something to do with their hands on a non-surf morning.
Evenings at DFrost Almugar offer time for adults, with DJ nights and happy hour at the Kitchen Club, plus the Bohemian Berber Bar for a sundowner.
Travel & Practical Information
Getting to Taghazout is very straightforward; you’ll likely fly into Agadir Al Massira, which is 50 minutes from Taghazout after you land.
British, Irish, EU, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders don’t need a visa for stays under 90 days, just a passport valid for six months beyond the travel dates.
Moroccan dirham is the local currency and cards aren’t accepted everywhere, so it’s worth carrying cash for the souk, taxis and smaller cafés; ATMs in Agadir and at the airport are reliable.Â
Tap water isn’t recommended for drinking, but bottled water is widely available, and a sensible precaution for young stomachs, regardless of where the family is staying.
Remember to pack reef shoes or wetsuit boots for rocky breaks like Hash Point, strong sun protection and a lightweight layer for the cooler evenings.
A UK-to-Morocco plug adaptor (Type C/E) is needed, and most accommodation, including DFrost Almugar, has wifi, so working parents or older kids wanting to stay in touch aren’t cut off.
Ready for a Family Surf Holiday in Taghazout?
DFrost Almugar works well for families who want an authentic surf town experience with excellent, walkable breaks for beginners and improvers.
If that sounds like you, get in touch, and we’ll help you pick the perfect package for your family.