Mirleft, Souss-Massa, Morocco
When you’re not relaxing on the local beaches, admiring the magnificent sunsets, or gazing in awe at the galaxy of stars in the deep black night sky, Mirleft offers plenty of other activities:
Shopping
Monday is “market day” in the main souk, where you can find a wide variety of local products, including honey, rugs, fabrics, argan soaps and oils, and jewelry. The rest of the week, the souk offers a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and (except on Sundays) freshly caught fish. But if you don’t feel like cooking, there are several very good and affordable restaurants serving traditional and European cuisine.
Surfing
Mirleft offers some of the most consistent surf spots on Morocco's southwest coast, with plenty of excellent point break and beach break waves. There are four main surf schools, made up of locals and Europeans, who work together not only to provide equipment and expert instruction, but also to ensure that their clients have a relaxed and enjoyable time.
Paragliding
Stretching 80 km along Morocco’s southwest coast, the immense cliffs and high hills of the Anti-Atlas are a paradise for paragliders, offering flights almost year-round. Technically, you can take off from almost anywhere along the coast, but there are now two specially designated flying areas, cleared of dangerous cacti, located above the village of Sidi Bou El Dail, 17 km (10.5 miles) north of Mirleft. And, of course, the teams working there know all the safe takeoff points along the coastal ridges.
Fishing
Morocco's southwest coast is a paradise for fishing, and the Mirleft area offers some of the best spots along the coastline. There are literally hundreds of charming coves and high perches along the rocky coast, perfect for fishing for species such as John Dory, gilthead seabream, amberjack, and striped bass. And you don’t need to bring your own gear, as there are several tackle shops in the village where you can rent or buy the necessary equipment.
More things to do
In the Mirleft area, you can also go horseback riding, quad biking, and even take a donkey ride to visit the mountain villages and discover Berber rural life.
When you're not relaxing on the local beaches, admiring the stunning sunsets, or marveling at the galaxy of stars in the pitch-black night sky, Mirleft has many other activities to offer:
Shopping
Monday is “market day” in the main souk, where you can find a wide range of locally made products, including honey, carpets, fabrics, argan soaps/oils, and jewelry. During the rest of the week, the souk offers a huge selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and (except on Sundays) freshly caught fish. But if you don't feel like cooking, there are several very good, inexpensive restaurants offering a variety of traditional and European dishes.
Surfing
Mirleft offers some of the most consistent surf on the southwest coast of Morocco – with many excellent spot and beach break options. There are four main surf schools, staffed by locals and Europeans who work together not only to provide equipment and expert instruction, but also to ensure that their clients have a relaxing and enjoyable time.
Paragliding
For 80 kilometers (50 miles) along Morocco's southwest coast, the colossal cliffs and high hills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains are a paraglider's paradise, offering nearly year-round flying opportunities. Technically, you can take off from pretty much any location along the coast – but there are now two purpose-built fly zones, cleared of wing-tearing cacti, situated above the village of Sidi Boulfdail, 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) north of Mirleft. And, of course, the teams that work there know all the safe takeoff spots along the coastal ridges.
Fishing
The southwest coast of Morocco is a fishing paradise, with the Mirleft region offering some of the best spots along the shoreline. There are literally hundreds of charming coves and lofty perches along the rocky coastline from which to line-fish various species, including: John Dory, Royal Bream, Amberjack, and Salmon-Basse. And you don't need to bring your own gear, as there are several fishing tackle shops in the village where you can rent or buy equipment.
Other Activities
In the Mirleft region, you can also go horseback riding, quad biking, and even take a donkey ride to visit mountain villages and experience Berber rural life.
