Sidi Ifni hotels: town or coast
Most Sidi Ifni hotels and rooms are in the town itself, a former Spanish enclave that returned to Morocco in 1969. The quarter of Elgata sits close to the beach and offers rooms as well as studios with a kitchen. Beyond the town, the coast brings other choices: Legzira to the north, then Mirleft, and further on Aglou near Tiznit.
This page compares the areas, because the right base depends on what you came for. If you plan day trips, read the tours page first.
Where to stay near Sidi Ifni: the areas compared
No prices are listed here, because they depend on dates and on the place.
| Area | Setting | Lodging | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidi Ifni town and Elgata | Historic center with Art Deco buildings, a beach quarter nearby | Rooms, studios with a kitchen | The easiest base for the town, the beach and day trips |
| Legzira | Beach with the rock arch, about 10 km north | – | Steep paths down. Access depends on the tide and on works, see the Legzira page |
| Mirleft | Coastal town with several bays between Tiznit and Legzira | – | Surf lessons are based here and in Sidi Ifni |
| Aglou | Central beach with a promenade, dunes and cliffs, about 20 minutes by car from Tiznit | Simple stays, partly converted former fishermen's caves | Ask about condition and safety before you book |
For most travelers, Sidi Ifni town is the simplest base, since the center, the beach and the road to Legzira are all within reach. Surfers who want a lesson every day look at Mirleft or Sidi Ifni itself, and travelers who like a long beach with a promenade look at Aglou.
Tours and day trips near Sidi Ifni
Day trips to Legzira, Tiznit and the south, plus longer tours, with live prices and availability.
Sidi Ifni town and the Elgata quarter
Rooms, studios and the old center.
Near the beach
Elgata is the quarter closest to the beach. It has rooms and studios with a kitchen, which suits longer stays and self-catering. Check the exact location of a place before you book, since a map pin is a better guide than a district name.
In the historic center
The former consulate building, the cinema and the town hall stand in the historic center, and the town also has a lighthouse and Art Deco facades. Spain held the town from 1934 until 1969. You see these buildings from the outside, and you should not count on visiting their interiors. The Legzira page covers the beach north of town.
Arriving late
If your coach reaches town in the evening, send the host a message with your arrival time. The getting there page lists the departures and the travel time from Agadir.
Along the coast: Legzira, Mirleft and Aglou
Mirleft is a coastal town south of Tiznit, with bays and a Monday market. Surf schools there offer lessons and hire boards, and the Mirleft page covers the beaches. Legzira lies between Mirleft and Sidi Ifni. The way down to the sand is steep, and the passages at the foot of the cliffs can be cut off at high tide, so Legzira suits a visit better than a base.
Aglou has a central beach with a corniche, dunes and cliffs. Some of its simple lodgings are former fishermen's caves. Check what is on offer now, how it is built and how you get there, and avoid remote coastal tracks in a rental car.
Tourist tax and cash
National rules, not a local rate.
Morocco levies a tourist tax per person and night on top of the room price. Children under 12 are exempt. The national law sets these ranges by category. They are the last known figures, so check the current rate locally.
| Category | Per person and night |
|---|---|
| Hotels with 1 or 2 stars | MAD 2 to MAD 5 |
| Hotels with 3 stars | MAD 3 to MAD 7 |
| Hotels with 4 stars | MAD 5 to MAD 10 |
| Hotels with 5 stars | MAD 10 to MAD 25 |
| Guesthouses and luxury hotels | MAD 15 to MAD 30 |
| Riads and rented tourist houses | MAD 10 to MAD 25 |
The amount on your bill in Sidi Ifni depends on the place and on any local additions, so ask when you book. For payments, the currency is the dirham (MAD). Small hotels, shops and remote areas can be cash only, and you can usually withdraw cash with a credit card at marked ATMs. Debit card use depends on your bank contract. Take enough cash with you when you leave Agadir.
Choosing by trip type
Four common plans.
Beach and Art Deco town
Stay in Sidi Ifni town or Elgata. You can walk to the sights, and the beaches page explains swimming and currents.
Surf week
Choose Mirleft or Sidi Ifni. Autumn and winter bring bigger swells, and spring and summer are often smaller. See the surf page.
Day trips to the south
Sidi Ifni is a base for Tiznit and for Guelmim, which lies about 50 km away. The Tiznit page and the Guelmim page explain what to see.
First night after landing
If you arrive late at the airport, a night in Agadir makes the coach ride easier. See where to stay in Agadir and plan the next day from there.
Sidi Ifni hotels: frequently asked questions
Where should I stay in Sidi Ifni?
For most travelers, the town itself, including the Elgata quarter close to the beach. It puts the center, the beach and the road to Legzira within reach. Surfers also look at Mirleft.
Are there self-catering options in Sidi Ifni?
Yes. Studios with a kitchen are offered in the Elgata quarter, next to ordinary rooms.
How much is the tourist tax?
The national law sets a tax per person and night on top of the room price, from MAD 2 for a 1-star hotel to MAD 30 for a luxury hotel or guesthouse. Children under 12 are exempt. The amount on your bill depends on the place, so ask when you book. The ranges are the last known figures, so check locally.
Can I pay by card?
Not everywhere. Small hotels, shops and remote areas can be cash only. Credit cards usually work at marked ATMs, and debit cards depend on your bank contract. Take enough dirhams with you.
Can I sleep in a cave in Aglou?
Some former fishermen's caves near Aglou have been turned into simple lodgings. Ask about their condition, safety and how you get there before you book.
Is this the official site of Sidi Ifni or of a hotel?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the municipality, a hotel, a booking platform or any tour operator.