Legzira is the south coast's showstopper — a long, wild beach where red sandstone cliffs meet the Atlantic and a huge natural sea arch frames the surf. It sits near Sidi Ifni, about 150 km south of Agadir, and it photographs like nowhere else on this coast, especially at sunset when the rock turns deep ochre and gold. Before you build a trip around it, though, there is one thing to get straight, because a lot of older guides and pictures will mislead you.
The arches — what to expect now
Legzira was famous for two towering arches. The bigger, more photographed of the pair collapsed in September 2016, so the classic "double arch" image you may have seen is no longer reality. What remains is still genuinely spectacular: one arch still stands, and the long run of red cliffs and the colour of the place at golden hour make the trip worthwhile. Just go with accurate expectations — one arch, not two — and you will not be disappointed.
Where it is and how far
Legzira lies on the Atlantic between the small towns of Mirleft and Sidi Ifni, roughly 150 km and 2.5 to 3 hours south of Agadir. This is the quiet, undeveloped end of the coast — no resort strip, just sand, cliffs, a scatter of cliff-top guesthouses and a few fish cafés. It pairs naturally with the laid-back surf-and-cliff town of Mirleft just up the road and the Spanish-built port of Sidi Ifni a little further south.
Getting there from Agadir
The easy way is your own car or a private driver, since the beach itself is a short hop off the main road and public transport leaves you stranded for the last stretch. Many people make a day of it, combining Legzira with Mirleft and Sidi Ifni. There are buses and grand taxis heading toward Sidi Ifni if you are on a budget, but you will still need an onward ride to the sand. For the comfortable option, see the transfer to Mirleft, the perfect base a few minutes from Legzira, or the run to Sidi Ifni.
When to go
Spring and autumn are ideal — warm, clear and quiet. Time your visit for low tide and late afternoon: at low tide you can walk the sand right up to the arch and along beneath the cliffs, and the hour before sunset is when the red rock truly lights up. Check the tide before you set off, because at high water the beach narrows sharply and the best angles disappear. The south coast is mild year-round, but winter days are shorter, so leave Agadir early.
What to do at Legzira
Mostly, you walk and you look. Stroll the beach to the standing arch, scramble a little among the fallen rock, watch the surfers and the light. There are simple cafés on the cliffs and at the beach for grilled fish and mint tea. It is not a place for facilities or activities — it is a place for a long, scenic afternoon and a sunset you will remember. Bring water, sun cover and cash.
Staying nearby
For sunset and an early, crowd-free morning, stay over. Mirleft, minutes away, has the best spread of relaxed guesthouses and surf lodges, and there are a few simple places on the Legzira cliffs themselves. Sidi Ifni adds its faded Art Deco charm if you want a town base. Any of them turns a long drive into an unhurried short break rather than a rushed day return.