Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Morocco law
Cannabis laws in Taghazoute follow Morocco’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical and industrial cannabis use is legal under strict government regulation. Unauthorized possession or use carries legal risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Legal under regulation
- Possession: Legal only for authorized medical/industrial purposes
- Buying/Selling: Restricted to regulated channels
- Tourists: No recreational access; medical limited
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
I wouldn’t smoke out in the open, especially on the beach. Keeping it discreet made for an uneventful visit.
Where to Buy Marijuana
With jobs scarce, young men had time to wander around and offer to show you the town. Some of those informal guides also knew about hash, even if it didn’t come up right away.
Marijuana Prices
A dollar or two a gram, more than in the Rif. Sellers blamed the bribes they said it took to bring shipments down from the mountains.
Types of Marijuana
A lot of southern Moroccan hash was cheap and low grade. I suspected henna in some of it. The worst reminded me of British soap bar. Try asking about what the seller keeps to smoke himself. Some of it was nice, just not usually up to Rif standards.
More Information
Taghazout, down the coast toward Agadir, was Morocco’s board-surfing capital. European caravanners came for the winter. Pleasant enough, if a bit dull unless you’re into “surfing, drinking cheap spirits and wife swapping.” The surf crowd kept hash and other drugs circulating. We saw some poor opium, too.
Up the coast, Essaouira was turning from a faded hippie destination into a Moroccan Riviera town with more middle-aged, middle-class Europeans. It’s known for steady wind, relatively sheltered water and windsurfing. Hendrix, Cat Stevens and Orson Welles were names associated with the town. Its big annual Moroccan music festival sounded spectacular. Even with the gentrification, it was still a lovely place.