Mirleft

A quiet village and its wild coves, between Tiznit and Sidi Ifni

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Mirleft is a small village on the Atlantic coast between Tiznit and Sidi Ifni, loved for its calm and a string of beaches and coves below the cliffs. Some are easy to reach; others require a walk from a track. People come to read facing the ocean, surf, fish or paraglide, and to explore Legzira and Sidi Ifni. The village remains simple, with a few cafés, guesthouses and a weekly souk.

Ideal stay: 2 to 4 days
Best season: Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
Budget per day: from 280 MAD
Region: Atlantic coast
Travel style: Nature, Couple, Solo, Adventure
Best for: Couples and travellers seeking quiet, surfers, a stop on a southern road trip

Why go

Varied beaches and coves, often uncrowded
Surfing and paragliding above the cliffs
A quiet base for Legzira and Sidi Ifni

Mirleft's beaches

Imin Tourga
The main beach, about a kilometre from the village, reached by a paved road.
Aftas
A small, tranquil cove lined with houses and hotels, at the end of a track.
Plage Sauvage
A secluded beach without regular lifeguards, reached on foot from the track; popular with surfers.
Sidi Ouafi
An unspoilt beach about two kilometres away, popular with surfers, with a small surf school.

Things to see

The village and its souk
A main street with cafés and shops, and a lively weekly market.

Things to do

Surf
Several spots depending on the swell; ask the local schools.
Paragliding
Flights above the cliffs with local instructors.

Food

Grilled fish, Souss tagines and simple food in the village cafés.

Where to stay

Village and Aftas
Guesthouses and small hotels, some facing the ocean.

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Day trips

Legzira and Sidi Ifni
Day trip
The Legzira arch, about twenty kilometres away, then the Spanish town of Sidi Ifni.
Tiznit
Half day
Ramparts and jewellers' souk, under an hour away.

Getting around

On the coast road between Tiznit and Sidi Ifni, about two and a half hours from Agadir. Coaches and grands taxis from Tiznit; a car makes the coves easier to reach.

Book your transport

Official operator websites and coach station timetables: check your journey and book.