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155 km from Agadir, 2 h 30 drive

Driving to Legzira beach from Agadir: 155 km, 2 h 30

Legzira beach is 155 km from Agadir — 2 h 30 by road via Tiznit and then Mirleft. It is red sandstone cliffs dropping into the Atlantic and a natural arch that has become the image of southern Morocco; no bus route serves it directly.

With a car at €25 a day, no deposit and no mileage limit, the round trip fits comfortably into a day — and lets you add Sidi Ifni and Mirleft.

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The route from Agadir

N1 to Tiznit (90 km, 1 h 15), then the Sidi Ifni road via Mirleft (65 km, 1 h 15). Tarmac national road throughout, with a few cliff bends after Mirleft. A free car park sits above the beach.

What you see

Two arches once stood on the beach; the larger collapsed in 2016, the second is still standing. Walk north at low tide to reach it dry-footed. The cliffs turn deep red in the golden hour, late in the afternoon.

Tides and safety

The stretch beneath the cliffs is only passable at low tide: check the times before setting off, the incoming tide can cut off the way back. Swimming is possible but the currents are strong and the beach is unpatrolled.

Distances from Agadir

DestinationDistanceDriving time
Tiznit90 km1 h 15
Mirleft130 km2 h 00
Legzira beach155 km2 h 30
Sidi Ifni165 km2 h 45

Distances from central Agadir along the N1. The day return trip comes to roughly 310 km — at no extra cost, mileage being unlimited.

On the same road

  • Tiznit — 90 km, rammed-earth ramparts and the silver jewellers' souk.
  • Mirleft — 130 km, a quiet surf village and a run of beaches.
  • Sidi Ifni — 165 km, a former Spanish enclave and its Art Deco architecture.
  • Cape Sidi Ouarsik — a short track off the N1, an isolated beach and fishermen's huts.

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Questions about Legzira

How long is the Agadir–Legzira drive?

About 2 h 30 for 155 km, via Tiznit then Mirleft. National tarmac road the whole way.

Does the Legzira arch still exist?

The larger of the two arches collapsed in September 2016. The second is still standing and reachable on foot at low tide.

Can you do it as a day trip?

Yes: five hours of driving in total. Leave in the morning and aim to be on the beach late afternoon, when the cliffs turn red.

Is there parking on site?

Yes, a free roadside car park overlooks the beach, with steps down. A few guesthouses and restaurants line the access.

Do I need a 4x4?

No. The road is tarmacked to the car park. A Dacia Sandero or Logan is perfectly suited.

Does the rental include the mileage?

Yes. Mileage is unlimited across Morocco: the Agadir–Legzira round trip, around 310 km, carries no surcharge.

How far is Legzira beach from Agadir?

155 km by road, about 2 h 30 of driving: 90 km from Agadir to Tiznit, then 65 km on to Legzira via Mirleft.

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