Taghazout has more rental shops per square metre than you'd expect in a village this small. Choosing where to leave your money—and your board—matters more than you might think.
The Reality: Why You Probably Should Rent
Before you even choose a shop, here's the hard truth: airline baggage fees for oversized luggage make bringing your own surfboard increasingly less economical, and airline fees run 60 to 100 euros each way. Rental runs 10 to 15 euros a day for a foamie or shortboard, with weekly discounts standard. The math is simple: unless you're staying ten days or longer—or you're riding something niche that doesn't exist here—rent.
If you're staying with us at Tazuri, we can make it even simpler. When you book a surf session with shops like Rasta Surf Shop, Amayour Surf Shop, and Rock Surf Shop offering rental prices typically ranging from €8 to €15 per day for a board and wetsuit, you're getting what thousands of surfers have already tested and approved.
The Shop Tiers: Where to Actually Go
The Main Shops (Quality Standard)
Taghazout is small, with four or five proper surf shops sitting within a five-minute walk of each other. Most surf shops offer a vast selection of foamies, longboards, and high-performance shortboards.
The most-visited shops include Rasta Surf Shop, Amayour Surf Shop, and Rock Surf Shop. Ishin Surf Shop is a family-run business with a great selection of foamies and Torq boards in good condition, and if you're staying a few weeks, they can cut you a deal on long-term board rental.
Mint Surf Shop is situated next door to the Teapot Cafe, with a neat selection of boards and plenty of advice on the best local breaks.
The Premium Option
Surf Maroc is one of the more upmarket board rental stores in Taghazout, and if you're an experienced surfer looking for quality gear, it's the place to go, with premium FireWire boards for hire equipped with Future or FCS fins. Their full day hire rate is 400 MAD (around €40). The Surf Maroc hire center stocks Torq, Surftech, NSP, and hand-shaped longboards with a huge selection of boards to suit all levels, including single fins, twin fins, thrusters, quads, shortboards, funboards, eggs, fishes, and longboards.
The Budget Huts
The hut-style rentals near Anchor Point and Devil's Rock undercut the proper shops, running roughly 80 to 100 DH a day (around 8 to 10 euros), with the trade-off being fewer board choices and well-used stock—fine for a casual session in small clean conditions. For a proper week of surfing, go to Anchor Point Surf Shop or Almugar Surf Shop and pay a couple of euros more for better kit.
How to Spot a Shop Worth Your Money
This is where local knowledge counts. The trick isn't finding a board—there are rental shops every fifty meters along the main drag, but the ones with boards stacked in the sun all day with no covers and fins rattling should be avoided, while the ones with boards racked in the shade, leashes coiled properly, and someone actually waxing something in the back are your shops.
Shops cycle their stock every season so the rental fleet is generally in decent shape. If you're unsure, ask your host, the dude making your khobz, or anyone you meet on the beach—word of mouth here moves faster than Google reviews.
Wetsuits: The Detail That Changes Everything
In summer you can rent 3/2 wetsuits in all sizes, and for colder seasons, 4/3 wetsuits are available. Many shops partner with renowned surfwear brands like Sooruz and Rip Curl, offering quality wetsuits for very affordable prices.
If you'd rather not bring a wetsuit or mess with the logistics of renting separately, Tazuri's surf sessions come with wetsuit rentals built in—just ask when you book.
Tamraght: The Quieter Option
Tamraght is quieter than Taghazout, with fewer shops and rates usually 10–20% softer, and shops near Banana Beach and along the road down to Devil's Rock have decent quivers. A lot of the rental boards at Banana Beach live their whole lives there because that's where beginners go.
What to Know Before You Rent
You're expected to take care of the rent equipment, and if you break it, you'll pay for the repair, though there are no insurances for surfboards in Morocco. Never leave your rent surfboard in or on top of a car, as it might get stolen.
For beginners, keep it simple: the basic rule for newbies is: Go big and go soft—meaning a larger softboard gives you forgiveness and lets you catch more waves while you're learning the fundamentals.
Tip: Don't hunt for the cheapest rental. Hunt for the shop where someone is actually maintaining the boards. A €2 difference is invisible next to a ding that ruins your session.
The Easiest Way: Stay and Rent With Tazuri
If you're coming to Taghazout to surf properly, Tazuri handles the guessing for you. Our surf sessions include access to board and wetsuit options, and your guides know every local shop, every swell forecast, and every nuance of which break matches your level today.
Stay with us and focus on what matters: the waves, the crew you'll meet at dinner, and the reason you came here in the first place.
Key Takeaways:
- Rent boards for €8–€15 per day; flying one in costs €60–€100 each way.
- Four or five quality shops sit within five minutes of each other in central Taghazout.
- Check the shade placement and board condition, not just the price.
- Budget hut rentals near Anchor Point cost less but offer less choice and older boards.
- Wetsuits are included with most rentals and fitted to the season.
- Weekly discounts are standard; ask when you arrive.
- For longer stays or niche boards, Surf Maroc offers premium gear.
Frequently asked questions
How much does surfboard rental cost in Taghazout?
Surfboard rentals in Taghazout typically range from €8 to €15 per day for a foamie or shortboard, with weekly discounts standard. Premium options like Surf Maroc charge around €40 per day for high-end FireWire boards.
Should I bring my own surfboard or rent in Taghazout?
Unless you're staying ten days or longer, renting is more economical. Airline baggage fees for oversized luggage run €60–€100 each way, making rental at €8–€15 per day the smarter choice for most travelers.
Which surf shops in Taghazout are the best?
The main quality shops include Rasta Surf Shop, Amayour Surf Shop, Rock Surf Shop, Ishin Surf Shop, and Mint Surf Shop. For premium gear, Surf Maroc offers high-end FireWire boards and a larger selection. Budget options are available near Anchor Point and Devil's Rock.
Are wetsuits included with board rentals?
Most shops offer wetsuit rentals separately, but many partner with brands like Sooruz and Rip Curl at affordable prices. Tazuri's guided surf sessions include both board and wetsuit rentals built in.
What should I look for when choosing a rental shop?
Look for shops with boards racked in the shade with properly coiled leashes and staff actively maintaining equipment. Avoid shops with boards left in the sun all day with no covers. Word of mouth from locals is your best resource.
Are there rental options in nearby Tamraght?
Yes, Tamraght offers quieter rental options with rates typically 10–20% lower than Taghazout. Shops near Banana Beach and along the road to Devil's Rock have decent quivers, though fewer choices than central Taghazout.
