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Aourir

Taghazout is a small fishing village and surf town about 20 km north of Agadir in south-west Morocco. It sits on the N1 coastal road between Agadir and Essaouira and is one of the best-known surf destinations in North Africa.

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Currency
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Language
Arabic
Language
Arabic, Standard Moroccan Tamazight
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1
Power plugs
Type C/E
Power plugs
Type C, E · 127 V
Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Agadir, Morocco · Population: 46K · Calling code: +212

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