Morocco’s Taghazout, a village on the Atlantic coast, 23km from the southern city of Agadir, ranked as the world’s fifth best beach destinations for remote workers, according to a recent study by experts from the website Remote.

Morocco’s Taghazout: 5th Best Global Beach Destination for Remote Workers

Rabat – Morocco’s Taghazout, a village on the Atlantic coast, 23km from the southern city of Agadir, ranked as the world’s fifth best beach destinations for remote workers, according to a recent study by experts from the website Remote.

With Morocco gradually easing its travel restrictions to give a new impetus to its tourism sector, Taghazout has been on the radar for remote workers seeking to enjoy the relaxing beaches of a surfside village.

According to the new study, Google searches for the terms “Remote Jobs” and “Remote Recruitment” have increased by 72% and 133% respectively over the past year.

With a month’s rent costing an average of £123.89 (MAD 1,525) and an average living cost of £324.37 (MAD 3,994) per person, Taghazout placed fifth, landing ahead of Saint Georges (Bermuda), Goa (India), Flic en Flac (Mauritius), Bridgetown (Barbados), and Noord (Aruba).

Taghazout has the second-lowest monthly cost of living after Goa.

The first ranking goes to Brades (Montserrat), followed by the Valley (Anguilla), Zadar (Croatia), and Lagos (Portugal).

The study stated that the tiny village “is great for remote workers, as they can avoid the added stress that financial worries and a high cost of living can bring.”

Besides surfing, the village is also known for fishing and its production of Argan oil.

The report further indicated that the population in Taghazout is estimated at 5,223 people, with an average internet speed of 4.16 Mbps and a crime rate of 34.29%.

The study ranks the top 10 beach destinations for remote workers based on the region’s population size, average internet speed, sunlight hours, visa requirements, entertainment options, average rent costs, cost of living, and crime rates.

In May, luxury and travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller listed Morocco’s Fairmont Taghazout Bay hotel on its “Hot List 2022” of the best new hotel openings worldwide.

Recent data from the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism shows a gradual recovery within the sector after the severe losses it suffered from during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.

The country’s tourism revenues reached MAD 9.5 billion, nearly $1 billion, at the end of March 2022, representing an 80% increase compared to the same period in 2021.