Sandboarding Agadir

Sandboarding Agadir is the desert version of snowboarding — sliding down golden Saharan dunes with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. No experience needed, maximum fun guaranteed.

What is included in sandboarding Agadir

This sandboarding Agadir tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all equipment, a local guide who teaches you the basics, and a traditional mint tea by the ocean. It is the desert answer to snowboarding, and no experience is needed.

You pay cash on arrival, and children aged 3 to 12 pay half price. It is a fun, safe activity for all ages.

What to expect on the dunes

We head to the dunes near Timlaline, 30 minutes north of Agadir near Taghazout, with slopes for every level. Your guide teaches you to balance and glide standing up, or to slide sitting down like a sled, which is perfect for children.

Boards are waxed for maximum speed, so you can climb, slide and repeat as many times as your legs allow during the session. The golden sand against the blue ocean makes it wonderfully photogenic.

Learning the basics

Most first-timers find their feet within a run or two: your guide shows you how to distribute your weight and control speed before you try the steeper slopes. Sitting down feels natural immediately, while standing takes a little practice and a few tumbles into soft sand along the way.

Good to know before you go

Wear comfortable clothes that can get sandy, closed shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. Falling on soft sand does not hurt, so it is a relaxed, beginner-friendly activity. You can read about the coast on Wikipedia.

Make it a full desert day by combining with a quad tour and a camel ride.

Why these dunes work so well

The Timlaline dunes sit close enough to Agadir for an easy half-day outing, yet feel genuinely remote once you are climbing the sand with the ocean stretched out below. The mix of gentle and steeper slopes in one spot means groups with mixed confidence levels can all ride together.

Who sandboarding is for

Sandboarding Agadir is great fun for families, couples and groups of friends. Because tumbling onto soft sand is painless, it suits complete beginners and children, while steeper dunes give thrill-seekers a real challenge.

Best time to go sandboarding

Sandboarding Agadir runs year-round in the sunny coastal climate. Morning and late-afternoon sessions avoid the midday heat and give the best light on the dunes. Autumn to spring is especially pleasant, though the soft sand and ocean breeze keep summer sessions comfortable too.

Make it a full day

Sandboarding combines perfectly with a quad tour and a camel ride for the ultimate three-in-one desert adventure near Agadir.

A photogenic activity

With golden dunes meeting the blue Atlantic, sandboarding is one of the most photogenic activities on the coast, so bring a camera or ask your guide to capture your runs down the slopes.

Sandboarding Agadir FAQ

Do I need experience to sandboard?

No, your guide teaches you the basics and the soft sand makes it easy and safe for beginners.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, children from age 5 love it, and under-12s pay half price. Younger kids can slide sitting down.

How long does the sandboarding session last?

The session lasts around three hours including transport, with plenty of time on the dunes.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting sandy, closed shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Is transport to the dunes included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off is included, so there is nothing to arrange yourself before the session.

Cancellation & Payment

Pay in cash on arrival — no prepayment required. Free cancellation if you let us know at least 12 hours before your tour. Full details: Terms & Conditions.