Families are welcome almost everywhere, and you'll notice it straight away: waiters who play peekaboo, shopkeepers slipping kids a sweet, grandmothers stopping in the street to say hello. The villages are small and relaxed, the food is easy, and the beaches are big. A few things just need a bit more planning than they would at home.
Beaches for little ones
- Taghazout Bay: the long beach by the resorts south of Taghazout is one of the easiest family beaches nearby. There's a promenade, cafés, a play area and pedal boats to rent.
- Tamraght: Devil's Rock and Crocro are wide and sandy. They can be fine for paddling at mid to high tide on a small day. They're also surf-school beaches, so keep an eye out for flying soft-tops.
Don't assume there's a lifeguard. The Atlantic here has real currents, even on calm-looking days. Keep little ones within arm's reach in the water, and ask a surf instructor or a local where the rips are before older kids swim.
Surf lessons for kids
Some surf schools take children from age five, and many from about eight, as long as they can swim, usually in small groups with their own instructor. Summer, when the waves are usually smallest, is often the best time for a first lesson. Ask the school how many kids per instructor, and whether they have small wetsuits.
Other things kids love
- Paradise Valley: rock pools to splash in. Keep the jumping for the adults, and check the depth.
- Camels and goats: camels on the beach and goats in the argan trees. You'll see them along the road.
- A souk: colors, noise, oranges, donkeys. Hold hands in the crowd.
The sun
It's stronger than it feels, because there's nearly always a breeze. Bring hats, high-SPF sunscreen (a mineral, reef-safe one is better for the ocean, if you can find it), a rash guard for the water, and plan shade in the middle of the day. Carry more water than you think you need.
Diapers, food, pharmacy
- The corner shops in the villages have the basics, like diapers, milk and snacks, but choice is limited.
- For your usual brands, formula and baby food, the big supermarkets in Agadir (Marjane and Carrefour) have a much wider selection.
- Pharmacists can advise on small problems. See pharmacies near you, including the ones open at night.
- For emergency numbers and the nearest hospitals, see our guide to pharmacies, doctors and medical help.
Getting around with kids
- The lanes in both villages are steep, uneven and sandy. A baby carrier beats a stroller.
- Taxis usually don't have car seats. If that matters to you, bring your own or book a transfer that provides one.
- Cats and dogs roam freely. Most are friendly, but teach kids not to touch them.
Where to stay
Tamraght is quieter and has the gentler beaches. The resorts in Taghazout Bay have pools, kids' clubs and flat access. See where to stay, and browse places to stay.