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Voykit pocket guide · Morocco
Legzira
Go for a half-day beach walk to see the arch and collapsed arch, then sleep in Sidi Ifni or Mirleft. Not a base.
Legzira is a short strip of Atlantic coast 10 km north of Sidi Ifni, known for a natural rock arch that collapsed in 2016 and a surviving arch of about 30 m height. The beach is the only draw: a walk from the parking-lot restaurants to the arches and back takes 1–2 hours. There is no town, no ATM and limited accommodation. Most travellers visit as a stop between Sidi Ifni and Mirleft or as a half-day trip from Sidi Ifni.
- Country
- Morocco
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Dec–Feb (windy, cold)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MAD
- Money
- Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Hotels, larger restaurants and chain shops take cards; souks, taxis, small cafés, guides and tips are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MAD 100–200 (just lunch and transport) · Mid MAD 300–500 (lunch, transport and a coffee) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.
- Emergency
- Police 19 · Gendarmerie 177 · Ambulance / Fire 15 · Mobile emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · European round-pin plugs; bring an adapter for UK or US devices.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up or leave MAD 2–5.; Restaurant: 5–10%.; Porter or bag carrier: MAD 10–20.; Guide, full day: MAD 100–200.; Desert camp staff and driver: MAD 100–200 per day shared.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road. Carry tissue and MAD 2–5 for attendants.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Grand taxi Sidi Ifni → Legzira | MAD 50–80 |
| Grilled fish plate at beach restaurant | MAD 60–100 |
| Mint tea | MAD 8–15 |
| Parking (beachfront lot) | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AGA · Agadir–Al Massira
- About 140 km (87 mi) north; 2–2.5 h drive. Grand taxi or rental car.About 87 mi (140 km) north; 2–2.5 h drive. Grand taxi or rental car.
Typical fares
- Grand taxi Sidi Ifni → Legzira
- MAD 50–80, about 15 min (check)
- Grand taxi Legzira → Mirleft
- MAD 80–120, about 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
On foot along the beach. A grand taxi from Sidi Ifni costs about MAD 50–80 (check). Parking at the beachfront restaurants is free.
See and do
Known for
- Legzira Arch (surviving natural arch)
- Collapsed rock arch
- Wide beach walk
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sidi Ifni | Grand taxi, about 15 min | 20 min |
| Mirleft | Grand taxi, about 20 min | 25 min |
| Tafraoute | Grand taxi via Tiznit, about 2 h | 2.5 h |
| Taroudannt | Grand taxi via Agadir, about 2.5 h | 3 h |
Sleep
- Sidi Ifni
- 10 km (6.2 mi) south; more accommodation, restaurants and services. 15 min by grand taxi.6.2 mi (10 km) south; more accommodation, restaurants and services. 15 min by grand taxi.
- Mirleft
- About 20 km (12 mi) north; surf town with cafés and guesthouses.About 12 mi (20 km) north; surf town with cafés and guesthouses.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | السلام عليكمas-salamu alaykum |
| Thank you | شكراًshukran |
| How much? | بشحال؟bchhal? |
| The beach, please | الشاطئ، عفاكash-shati, afak |
| Grilled fish | سمك مشويsamak mashwi |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Salam alaykum' and a handshake; hand on heart after; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first unless she does
- Eating: Right hand, bread as your spoon; avoid: Refusing all food at a home
- Bargaining: Smile, take your time, walk away kindly; avoid: Naming a price you will not pay
- Dress: Shoulders and knees covered in medinas and villages; avoid: Beachwear away from the beach
- Photos: Ask and accept no; avoid: Photographing women or children without consent
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly indoors in daytime; avoid: Snacking on the street
Scams and watch-outs
- No ATM in Legzira; bring cash from Sidi Ifni or Mirleft.
- The collapsed arch blocks the beach path further south; you cannot walk past it.
- Swimming: strong currents and no lifeguard; ask locals before entering the water.
Safe during the day; no police presence. Watch for strong currents and avoid walking alone on the beach after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Legzira yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Legzira Arch (surviving natural arch)
- Collapsed rock arch
- Wide beach walk
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Legzira, revision 5080340 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5080340
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/legzira). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.