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Top Surf Spots Around Aourir: From Banana Beach to Anchor Point

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Meta Title: Top Surf Spots Around Aourir: From Banana Beach to Anchor Point | Kayn Surf

Meta Description: Discover the best surf spots near Aourir and Taghazout Bay. From forgiving peelers at Banana Point to the legendary walls of Anchor Point, plan your session.

Nestled between the rolling foothills of the Anti-Atlas and the Atlantic Ocean, Aourir—affectionately known across Morocco as Banana Village—sits at the southern gateway to the world-famous Taghazout Bay. While neighboring towns draw heavy crowds, Aourir retains its authentic Moroccan pulse, making it the perfect home base for wave hunters.

Within a short 10- to 15-minute coastal drive from the Kayn Surf house, you can access over a dozen distinct breaks catering to every style and ability. Here is our insider breakdown of the best surf spots around Aourir, stretching north toward the legendary points of Taghazout.

1. Banana Point (Aourir)

• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Wave Type: Right-hand point break / Cobblestone & sand mix
• Best Tide: Mid to high tide
• Ideal Swell: Northwest (NW) swell with light offshore (East/Northeast) wind

Sitting right on our doorstep where the riverbed meets the Atlantic, Banana Point is a classic Moroccan right-hander. Because it is naturally sheltered from heavy northerly winds by the headland, it often holds clean, manageable shape when other exposed spots are blown out.

On moderate swells (3 to 6 feet), Banana Point delivers long, forgiving walls with plenty of room to practice bottom turns, cutbacks, and trimmed glides. Longboarders and progressing intermediates love this wave because the paddle-out is straightforward and the takeoff is smooth rather than steep.

2. Devil’s Rock (Tamraght / Imourane)

• Skill Level: All levels (Beginner to Advanced)
• Wave Type: Sandy beach break with a rocky outcrop
• Best Tide: Low to mid tide
• Ideal Swell: Small to medium Northwest (NW) swell

Just 3 minutes north of Banana Village lies Devil’s Rock in Tamraght. Characterized by its dramatic rocky headland, this spot is a favorite for local surf lessons and casual afternoon sessions.

The break produces peaky lefts and rights over a primarily sandy bottom, making wipeouts stress-free for learners on foam boards. On bigger winter swells, the wave sharpens up off the rock into a punchy right that allows intermediate riders to practice faster takeoffs and steeper sections.

3. KM 11 & KM 12 (South Coast)

• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Wave Type: Left-hand reef/point (KM 11) & A-frame reef (KM 12)
• Best Tide: Low to incoming mid tide
• Ideal Swell: Medium to large NW swell

Heading slightly south toward Agadir brings you to the kilometer-marker spots: KM 11 and KM 12.

• KM 11: A rare and welcome treat for goofy-footers in a region dominated by right points. This reef break serves up a peeling left-hander with rippable faces and occasional quick barrel sections on lower tides.
• KM 12: A punchy reef offering both lefts and rights. It handles solid swell and breaks close to the shore, making it ideal for surfers seeking hollow takeoffs and fast, energetic turns without the crowds of Taghazout’s main breaks.

Note: The bottom is a mixture of rock and reef, so booties are recommended if you are not accustomed to rocky entries.

4. Panoramas (Taghazout)

• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Wave Type: Sand-bottom beach & point break
• Best Tide: Low to mid tide
• Ideal Swell: Moderate NW swell

Located at the southern entrance of Taghazout village, Panoramas offers a wide, sandy crescent beach backed by relaxed seaside cafes. The spot features a sweeping right-hand wave running off the rocky point, along with scattered beach breaks down the sand.

Panoramas is often slightly softer than the heavy northern points, making it an excellent transition spot for surfers stepping up from whitewash to green, unbroken waves. When a large swell rolls in, a rip current along the point acts as an effortless paddle-out channel directly to the lineup.

5. Anchor Point (Taghazout)

• Skill Level: Advanced to Expert
• Wave Type: World-class right-hand point break / Flat rock reef
• Best Tide: Low to mid tide (incoming)
• Ideal Swell: 6ft+ solid NW or W swell

No Moroccan surf guide is complete without Anchor Point, Morocco’s most famous wave. Discovered by traveling surfers in the 1960s, “Anchors” is a true heavy-water playground that awakens on solid winter groundswells.

When firing, Anchor Point produces a relentless, mechanical right wall that links three distinct sections across flat rock ledges, offering fast-paced carves and wide barrel sections. Surfing here requires confident wave reading, paddle endurance, and precise timing to navigate the rock jump-in and exit. Even if you aren’t paddling out, watching the local rippers and international pros from the cliff edge at sunset is an essential Moroccan experience.