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Taghazout, Morocco

Souss-Massa · Morocco

Taghazout is a small city in Souss-Massa, Morocco with a population of 5,233. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,233 Population 109/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Taghazout

Taghazout

Taghazout is a small Berber fishing village 19 km (12 mi) north of the city of Agadir in southwestern Morocco. The inhabitants are mostly of Berber origin. Fishing, tourism, and the production of Argan oil being the main source of income. In recent years, tourism has been increasing in importance to the local economy and it is a popular surfing destination.

People

Population5,233
Density109/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population5,233
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates30.5426°, -9.7112°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceSouss-Massa
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taghazout

Taghazout is a small city in Morocco (Souss-Massa) with a population of 5,233. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Taghazout

Taghazout has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 242 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.1
Taghazout enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Morocco avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area48.2 sq mi (124.8 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates30.5426°N, 9.7112°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

Sep 8, 2023 Al Haouz, Morocco M6.8 139 km
Sep 8, 2023 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.9 141 km
Aug 31, 2014 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M4.8 106 km
Sep 14, 2023 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.6 139 km
Jan 29, 2007 9 km NNE of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 14 km
Feb 20, 2017 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 34 km
Feb 28, 2009 42 km ESE of Essaouira, Morocco M4.2 96 km
Sep 13, 2023 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.2 125 km
Sep 10, 2023 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.2 134 km
Jan 29, 2015 13 km SSW of Agadir, Morocco M4.1 28 km
Jan 15, 2004 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.1 108 km
Aug 2, 2007 66 km E of Essaouira, Morocco M4.0 121 km
Sep 12, 2023 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 131 km
Sep 30, 2023 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 133 km
Jan 27, 1994 34 km NW of Essaouira, Morocco M3.9 137 km
Apr 5, 1992 21 km WSW of Taghazout, Morocco M3.7 21 km
Oct 24, 1993 77 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M2.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Taghazout has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Taghazout

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Collégial Nablous
Groupe scolaire El Bossairi
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Radio Stations near Taghazout

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Plus Agadir FM 92.4 MP3
radio yan plus al amazighia en direct, music arabe MP3
achkid fm music arabe MP3

Museums in Taghazout

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Médina d'Agadir
Musée de Géologie
Museum of Amazigh Culture

Libraries in Taghazout

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Complexe culturel Mohamed Jamal Addorra0.0
Complexe culturel Mohamed Jamal Addorra0.0

Farmers Markets in Taghazout

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante سوق السلع المستعملة
Carrefour Market
Carrefour Market
Fish market
fish market Almassira
Kaoba Agadir
Kaoba Agadir
Kasbat souss
Kasbat souss
Marché d'Anza du mercredi سوق أربعاء أنزا
Marché de Charaf
Marché de Mardi ⵙⵓⵇ ⵏ ⵜⵍⴰⵜⴰ سوق الثلاثاء سوق الثلاثاء
Marché Municipal
Souk
Souk Al Massira
Souq El Had
The wholesale market for vegetables and fruits
Tuesday Market
السوق النموذجي
السوق اليومي عمر الخيام
سوق
سوق الحرية
سوق السلع المستعملة
سوق القرب تدارت
سوق المتلاشيات
سوق المواشي

Hotels in Taghazout

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amouage
Fairmont Taghazout Bay
Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay
Hyatt Regency Taghazout
Lunja Village
Paradis Plage
Radisson Blu Resort, Taghazout Bay Surf Village
Riad Imourane
Riad Taghazout
Seaside Boutique Hotel
Surf One
Swell.house
Taghazout Art Hotel
Villa X
White Beach Resort Taghazhout

Restaurants in Taghazout

70 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aboda
Aftas
Ajikol Pizza
Bella Vista
Café mouja
Café Restaurant Adar
Café Taliwin
Café-Snack El Bahrya
Casa Hakuna
Chez Brahim
Chez Mimoun
Chez Ria
Christiana
Dar Josephine
El Cactus
Elmadraba
Fastimim
Floraino
Florida
Forno Maretta
Fruits De Mer
GoNaji
Green point
Happy Calamar
Hotel L'Auberge
Ibrahim‘s Cuisine
Kisslaz
KOKOA
La Paix
La paniere
La plancha du rocher
La Terrasse d'Argana
Le Mirage
Le Palmier Bleu
Le Petit Kawa
Le Petit Pecheur
Le Pirate
Le Spot
lenavire
Let’s be Healing Food
Manouche
Mer'lan
Mona Cafe Pizzeria
Ohana
Panorama
Pizza N Go
Playa Surfe House
Pueblo
Quartier de Été
Rasta Pasta
Red clay cafe
Résidence La Source
Restaurant Aicha
Restaurant Cafe Chez Aziz Pied Dans Leau
Rooftop
Snack Sun Sea
Snack Tafoukt
Sukun spot
Surf Berbere
Surf It
Sushi fleur de ming
Swal Smoothies Tamraght
T'bites
Taghazout Chez Titrite
Tazerzit
Tiram Beach
West Coast
Windy Bay
World of Waves
Zaz

Cafes in Taghazout

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adam's Cafe
Babakoul
Beach Break
Café bamboo
Café Mouja
Café Restaurant Allemagne
Daydream
km26
Lil' Veggie
Nafas
Oasis
Sonya
Surf & Friends
Surf Maroc Amourage Bar & Kitchen
Teapot

Gas Stations in Taghazout

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afriquia افريقيا

Gyms in Taghazout

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nassim Gym Tamraght

Golf Courses in Taghazout

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Academy
Golf Tazegzout

Stadiums & Teams in Taghazout

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taghazout

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Massira AirportAGALarge Airport
Inezgane AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Postal Code
82000

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taghazout

What is the population of Taghazout?

Taghazout has a population of 5,233 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 48.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taghazout?

Taghazout enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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