Agadir in February

The surf coast just north at Taghazout is still firing, with the winter's big, consistent swells continuing to draw surfers to its right-hand points — February is prime time on the waves. In town, the marina, the beach clubs and the cable car up to the Kasbah ruins fill sunny days, while Paradise Valley's palm-shaded pools and the Souss-Massa birdlife make easy, comfortable day trips in the mild, dry winter air.

For winter-sun seekers and surfers alike, February is a confident pick: reliably bright, warm by day, and far cheaper to reach than most rival winter beaches. Agadir is a modern resort built for the beach and the climate rather than old-city atmosphere, so come for the sun, the sand and the laid-back pace — all of which February delivers at their most settled.