For families on Morocco's south coast, the accommodation decision is really a decision about the shape of the holiday. The family-resort model — concentrated along Agadir's bay and in the newer Taghazout Bay development — bundles everything into one beachfront property: multiple pools, kids' clubs and entertainment, several restaurants, often all-inclusive dining, and a beach a few steps away. It is built for convenience and works brilliantly for families with toddlers and young children who want a low-effort week. The guesthouse alternative is smaller and more personal — a riad, a surf-friendly guesthouse in Taghazout or Tamraght, or a villa with a garden and a kitchen inland in Taroudant. These trade pools and entertainment programmes for space, self-catering flexibility, a more local rhythm and usually better value, especially for longer stays or families happy to make their own fun. Neither is the 'right' answer; it comes down to the ages of your children and how hands-on you want your holiday to be.
Option A
Family resort (Agadir / Taghazout Bay)
All-in-one beachfront hotels with pools, kids' clubs and full board
Best for
Families with young children, first-timers and those wanting zero hassle
Option B
Guesthouse / villa (Taghazout, Tamraght, Taroudant)
Small, homely stays with kitchens, gardens and a local feel
Best for
Independent families, surfers, longer stays and budget-savvy travellers