Mirleft
Mirleft is a coastal town in southern Morocco, perched above the Atlantic on ochre cliffs. Visitors come for surfing and other wind and wave sports, fishing, and local products.
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Mirleft is a coastal town in Sidi Ifni Province, in Morocco’s Guelmim-Oued Noun region. It sits on large ochre-colored cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean. Near town, Fort Tidli is an abandoned military fort built in 1935 that stretches along the ocean edge. In the traditional town, you can buy local products such as argan oil, Moroccan pottery and slippers.
Wind and regular swells draw surfers, bodyboarders, windsurfers and kitesurfers to Mirleft. The waters off the coast have a rich variety and quantity of fish, and fishing is a focus here. Plan around the coast, the fort and the activities you want to do on the water. The available information does not identify a best season or give prices, opening hours or local transport details, so check those before you set your dates or budget.
Mirleft in five
- Pick a cove with other swimmers in itThe UK government says many Moroccan beaches have limited or no lifeguard cover, minimal signs and strong currents. Avoid isolated coves, and take care entering the water.Travel insurance
- Fly into Agadir and drive southThe tourist board groups Mirleft within its Agadir region, and Agadir is the main airport for the southern coast. Plan a road transfer from there, and leave the coast road before dark.
- Pair it with Sidi IfniThe two towns share a stretch of coast, and Sidi Ifni has the old Spanish-era streets that Mirleft lacks. Many travelers base in one and visit the other for a day.Sidi Ifni travel guide
- Bring cash and a swim layerSmall cafes and guesthouses may not take cards, and Atlantic water is cool outside summer. Carry dirhams and a rash guard or wetsuit if you plan to surf or swim.
- Skip Mirleft for nightlifeThis is a low-key town, and the nearest big resort scene is in Agadir. Choose Mirleft for quiet beach days, and choose Agadir if you want hotels, restaurants and evening options.
Need to know
- Airport
- Agadir (AGA) is the usual gateway for the southern Atlantic coast
- Getting there
- Road from Agadir or Tiznit; there is no railway on this stretch
- Getting around
- A car makes the coves easy; grand taxis link the towns
- Best base
- Mirleft town or a guesthouse near the beach
- Time needed
- 2 nights; 3 with Sidi Ifni
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Mild, quietJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°MildFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 36 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchClear9 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, surfMarchClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, surf
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Mild, goodAprilClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, good
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Mild, goodMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, good
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°Warm, goodJuneClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low20°WarmJulyClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°WarmAugustClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm, goodSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm, goodOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear4 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, quietDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Mirleft, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mirleft
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 25%
Mirleft
08:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°22°25%Monday: Rain. High 29°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 25%.
- Tue26°20°48%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 26°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Wed25°19°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu28°18°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri25°20°0%Friday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat30°19°2%Saturday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sun32°22°21%Sunday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 21%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Sidi Ifnia short drive southSpanish-era streets and a beach the tourist board lists as Blue Flag certified.Read the guide
- Tiznita short drive northA walled town the tourist board lists with certified clean beaches on this coast.
- Agadirby road; check live driving timesThe gateway city and main resort, useful for flights, shops and restaurants.Read the guide
Before you go to Mirleft
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Rules for Mirleft, checked
- Mirleft coves: the FCDO warns of limited lifeguard cover, minimal safety signs and strong currents on many beaches, so skip isolated coves.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Mirleft
Spanish-era streets and a Blue Flag beach next door
Read the guideAll of MoroccoCities, desert, coast and entry basics
Read the guideBest time to visit MoroccoWhich months suit the Atlantic coast
Read the guideGetting around MoroccoCar hire and coach options
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for surf days and coast roads
Read the guideAgadirGateway airport and resort to the north
Read the guideTafraouteAnti-Atlas valley inland from the coast
Read the guideMirleft FAQ
Is Mirleft worth visiting?
Yes for a quiet beach stay on the Atlantic coast, with cliffs, coves and surf. Skip it if you want sights, nightlife or a long list of restaurants; choose Agadir, Essaouira or Sidi Ifni instead.
Mirleft or Sidi Ifni: where should you stay?
Mirleft for beaches and a very small-town feel, Sidi Ifni for the old center, a larger beach and a few more services. They are close, so pick one base and visit the other for an afternoon.
Can you swim at Mirleft?
Carefully. The UK government warns of limited lifeguard cover and strong currents on Moroccan beaches and advises avoiding isolated areas. Swim where others are in the water and check conditions first.
How do you get to Mirleft?
Fly to Agadir, then continue by road through Tiznit. A hire car is the most flexible option, and grand taxis link the towns. There is no railway on this stretch, so plan the transfer before you land.
When is the best time to visit Mirleft?
April to June and September to October are warm without the heat of the interior. Winter is mild but quiet and cooler in the evening; check surf and wind forecasts if you come to ride waves.