Radisson Blu Taghazout Bay Surf Village: surf guide
The Radisson Blu Taghazout is the most surf-focused chain resort in Taghazout Bay. Distance to spots, lesson options, transfers and alternatives.
The Radisson Blu Resort Taghazout Bay Surf Village is the 5-star Radisson Hotel Group property within the Taghazout Bay development — and the only international chain resort in the area to put “Surf” explicitly in its official name. That is not just marketing dressing: the hotel actively targets surf travellers, with school partnerships, a secure board room, optional surf packages and a concierge service oriented around surf logistics.
For the traveller who wants the comfort of a 5-star chain hotel without giving up on surf, this is probably the best compromise in Taghazout Bay. More accessible pricing than the neighbouring Fairmont or Hyatt Regency, and surf-friendly services pushed further than any other resort in the area.
What sets the Radisson Blu apart from the other Taghazout Bay resorts
Four points where the Radisson Blu positions itself differently:
1. The official name includes “Surf Village”. That is deliberate. The hotel was conceived to slot into the surf ecosystem, in contrast with the other resorts, which are first and foremost chain hotels adapted to a beach setting.
2. The secure board room. A service rarely made explicit by the competition. Guests can store their personal board in a dedicated space, with wetsuit rinsing after every session. For travellers bringing their own board, this is a concrete factor in the choice.
3. The more accessible price. €150–290 per night — meaningfully below the Fairmont (€280–520), Hyatt Regency (€200–380) or Hilton (€220–420). This is the value-premium 5-star in the area.
4. Optional surf packages. The hotel offers bundled surf packages (5 days, 2 sessions/day, group or private lessons) folded directly into the room booking. It is not a surf camp in the strict sense, but it edges closer to one than any other resort in the area.
Location: Taghazout Bay development, like the other resorts
Like every chain resort in the area, the Radisson Blu sits in the Taghazout Bay tourism zone — not the historic Taghazout village (5 km to the north). Standard distances from the zone:
| From the Radisson Blu → | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agadir Airport AGA | 30 km | 40 min |
| Banana Beach (Tamraght) | 4 km | 8 min |
| Taghazout village | 5 km | 10 min |
| Anchor Point | 7 km | 12 min |
| Imsouane | 90 km | 1 h 30 |
The hotel at a glance: what the Radisson Blu offers
Publicly available factual elements at time of writing:
- Category: 5-star, Radisson Blu brand (the upper segment of the Radisson group)
- Rooms: roughly 175 rooms and suites
- Rate format: à la carte (room only, bed & breakfast, half board, full board depending on booking)
- Restaurants: main restaurant + beachfront grill + lounge bar
- Bars: pool bar, beach bar, rooftop
- Pools: main outdoor pool + small children’s pool
- Beach: direct access + loungers included
- Spa: Anantara Spa, thermal circuit and treatments
- Board room: yes, secure space for guests
- Fitness: equipped gym
- Kids club: supervised, themed programmes
- Loyalty programme: Radisson Rewards
- Surf packages: 5–7 day options bookable at reservation
- Indicative price: €150–290 per night depending on season
Surfing while staying at the Radisson Blu: the options
Option 1 — Bundled surf package
The Radisson Blu offers an optional surf package at booking: 5 days of lessons (1 or 2 sessions/day depending on the format), board, wetsuit and shuttle to the spots included. Indicative price: €350–600 per person for 5 days depending on intensity. It is the simplest option for a stay combining hotel comfort with structured surf progression — no need to organise separately with an outside school.
Who it suits: beginners to intermediates, solo travellers or couples, 5–7 day stays.
Option 2 — Pay-as-you-go partner-school lessons
If you prefer flexibility, the concierge service can arrange single-session lessons with the area’s partner schools (Surf Maroc, Surf Berbere, Pure Surf). Price €50–90 for 2 hours, return shuttle included. Most lessons take place at Banana Beach (Tamraght, 8 min).
Who it suits: independent travellers, intermediates who don’t want to commit to a full package.
Option 3 — Independent surfing
If you bring your own board (Radisson storage available) or rent for the week in the village (300–600 MAD), you handle your sessions yourself — taxi or shuttle to Anchor Point, Hash Point or Killer Point depending on the day’s conditions.
Who it suits: experienced surfers wanting flexibility by spot and tide.
Option 4 — Day trip to Imsouane
An hour up the coast, Imsouane and its Cathedral Bay justify a full day. Day-trip organised by the concierge: 350–600 MAD with transfer + board + coach included. See our guide to Imsouane.
Who the Radisson Blu Taghazout suits best
Ideal profile:
- The premium surf traveller who wants 5-star comfort plus integrated surf services
- A couple where both surf moderately (1 session/day with coached progression)
- A family with surfing parents and children in kids-club beginner lessons
- A Radisson Rewards traveller maximising the programme
- A first-time visitor to Morocco — the bundled package keeps things simple
- A mid-range 5-star budget (€1,500–2,200 for the week, better than Fairmont/Hyatt Regency)
Not the right fit for:
- The expert intensive surfer wanting two sessions a day from 6.30 a.m.
- The tight-budget traveller (below €1,200 for the week)
- Travellers chasing authentic village atmosphere and the tribal surf community
- The premium leisure-only family that values spa and gastronomy over surf
How the Radisson Blu compares to the other Taghazout Bay resorts
| Criterion | Radisson Blu | Hilton | Hyatt Regency | Fairmont |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Average price / night | €150–290 | €220–420 | €200–380 | €280–520 |
| Format | À la carte + surf packages | À la carte | À la carte | À la carte |
| Integrated surf | Packages available | Concierge | Concierge | Concierge |
| Board room | Yes, secure | On request | On request | On request |
| Loyalty programme | Radisson Rewards | Hilton Honors | World of Hyatt cat. 4 | Accor Limitless |
| Atmosphere | Surf-friendly premium | Beach Resort & Spa | International | Contemporary design |
For the comparisons in detail, see our guides on the Hilton, Hyatt Regency and Fairmont.
Alternatives to the Radisson Blu
Neighbouring 5-star resorts: Hilton (spa focus), Hyatt Regency (classic international positioning), Fairmont (design + premium golf).
Dedicated surf resort: Paradis Plage Resort in Tamraght — a 5-star eco-lodge with an integrated surf-yoga programme. More surf-focused than the Radisson, comparable price.
Premium surf camp in Tamraght or Taghazout village: Munga Guesthouse, Surf Maroc Villa Mandala. Comparable to the Radisson on a room-only basis, surf programme included in the rate.
All-inclusive package: Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout — see our guide for the full-board + drinks + entertainment format.
Quick recap
- Radisson Blu Resort Taghazout Bay Surf Village = the most surf-focused 5-star in the area (“Surf” in the official name)
- Distinctive services: secure board room, optional surf packages, surf-friendly concierge
- In the Taghazout Bay development (not the village), 30 km from AGA airport
- Price €150–290/night — the best value among the 5-star resorts in the area
- Best for: premium surf traveller doing 1–2 sessions/day, surfing couple, family with beginner lessons, Radisson Rewards member
- Distances: Banana Beach 4 km / Anchor Point 7 km / Imsouane 1 h
To place the Radisson Blu within Morocco’s surf ecosystem, see our complete guide to surf spots, our airport-to-village transfer guide, and the comparisons with the other Taghazout Bay resorts.
FAQ
- Why 'Surf Village' in the name of the Radisson Blu Taghazout?
- It is a deliberate market position: the Radisson Blu is the only international chain resort in Taghazout Bay to carry 'Surf' in its official name. The hotel explicitly targets surf travellers, with school partnerships, secure board storage and surf packages that simplify logistics for guests. It is not a surf camp (the packages remain separate from the room rate), but it is the most surf-friendly chain hotel in the area.
- Is there board storage at the Radisson Blu Taghazout?
- Yes — and it is one of the hotel's distinctive features. The Radisson Blu offers a secure board room accessible to guests, with wetsuit rinsing. This is a service rarely made explicit by the area's other chain resorts, and it simplifies a stay if you travel with your own board.
- Is Radisson Rewards valid at Taghazout?
- Yes, the hotel is enrolled in Radisson Rewards (formerly Club Carlson). Nights are qualifying, points accrue normally, and award nights can be redeemed. The Radisson Blu Taghazout typically sits in category 5–6 of the programme.
- What is the average price per night at the Radisson Blu Taghazout?
- Expect €150–290 per night in a double room depending on season. That is meaningfully less than the neighbouring Hyatt Regency, Fairmont or Hilton — which often makes it the best price-to-quality ratio among the 5-star resorts in Taghazout Bay. Sea-view suites exceed €350.
- Does the Radisson Blu Taghazout work for a fully surf-focused stay?
- Better than the other chain resorts, yes — thanks to the dedicated services (board room, surf packages, school partnerships). That said, for two daily sessions starting at 6.30 a.m., a surf camp in Taghazout village or Tamraght remains more practical: kitchen open early, surf atmosphere, optimised logistics. The Radisson is the right compromise for a surf stay of 1–2 sessions a day with hotel comfort.