Taghazout is a former fishing village north of Agadir that has become a favourite meeting point for surfers. Right next door, the Taghazout Bay resort lines up large, recently built hotels along the beach. Here are the ones with a heated pool. I've selected 6 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Pickalbatros White Beach Taghazout (8.9/10).
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
6 places shown
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool. Heating not specified.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, in addition to three outdoor pools.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that talk specifically about the temperature.
Guide's tip. Only the indoor pool is advertised as heated.
The pool. Three pools, one of them an outdoor pool heated in winter only; suites with a private plunge pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that talk specifically about the temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which of the three pools is heated.
The pool. Two outdoor pools, one of them heated, open year-round.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa, at extra cost.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which of the two pools is heated.
The pool. One indoor pool and seven outdoor pools. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that talk specifically about the temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Duplex in a residence that advertises two heated pools, shared between residents.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pools belong to the residence: ask about opening hours and the heating period.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Pickalbatros White Beach Taghazout (Hotel · ages 16 and over), with 8.9/10 (2,322 reviews · ViaMichelin). Next come Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort & Spa (4.4/5) and Hyatt Regency Taghazout (8.7/10).
Yes at Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Hyatt Regency Taghazout, heating is seasonal (heated in winter). Pickalbatros White Beach Taghazout and Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Taghazout gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Pickalbatros White Beach Taghazout and Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Taghazout Bay | Only one heated pool, small and very busy out of season | — | Mixed reviews |
| Paradis Plage Surf Yoga & Spa | A guest who stayed in February found the “heated” pool barely lukewarm, to the point of being unable to swim in it. | 8,7/10 | Water colder than advertised |
Sources: Avis Fairmont, Priceline.
