Plage de Legzira’s red cliffs and arches near Sidi Ifni
Published on 09/07/2026 at 07:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
On Morocco’s south-west Atlantic coast near Sidi Ifni, Plage de Legzira is a long sandy beach backed by red sandstone cliffs and marked by striking natural sea arches cut into the rock. The stretch of shore lies within the Guelmim-Oued Noun region on the Souss-Anti-Atlas coast between the towns of Tiznit and Sidi Ifni, giving the beach a setting of cliffs, plateau and ocean that has become closely associated with this part of Morocco.
Red sandstone, cliffs and arches on the Atlantic
Plage de Legzira unfolds as a ribbon of sand beneath cliffs formed from bands of red sandstone that run along this section of coast between Sidi Ifni and Mirleft.Plage de Legzira lies on the Souss-Anti-Atlas coast between Sidi Ifni and Mirleft At the boundary between land and sea, the cliff face meets the Atlantic in a series of headlands and smaller coves, with the main beach sitting as the broadest band of sand along this reach.
Along the shoreline, natural arches have been carved out of the sandstone where the rock meets the surf, creating openings through the cliffs that frame the ocean and form some of the best-known images of Plage de Legzira.falaises rouges et arches sculptées par l’érosion One of the larger arches collapsed in 2016 along with part of the cliff face, but another arch remains standing on the beach and continues to mark this stretch of coastline as a place where the sandstone forms monumental shapes at the tide line.Until September 2016, Legzira Beach was famous for two massive natural stone arches … The remaining arch … still stands
A wild Moroccan beach between plateau and ocean
Plage de Legzira is described as a wild Moroccan beach in the rural commune of Tioughza, where the Atlantic has cut into a plateau to form cliffs above the sand.Lagzira, Legzira, ou Gzira, est une plage sauvage marocaine, située dans la commune rurale de Tioughza The wider landscape around the beach consists of this plateau stretching along the coast, with tracks and minor roads descending towards the shoreline and small fishing settlements and simple structures clustered near accessible points on the sand.
The sandy expanse itself runs for several kilometres beneath the cliffs, with the arch and nearby coves forming recognisable segments of the beachscape.Der Strand selbst erstreckt sich 3 km in beide Richtungen vom Bogen At lower tide levels, the water recedes to reveal broad areas of firm sand where the waves leave a thin sheen that reflects the red rock above, while at higher tides the surf comes closer to the base of the cliffs and concentrates movement along the narrower part of the shore.
Location, distances and the Sidi Ifni coast
Geographically, Plage de Legzira lies in the Province of Sidi Ifni within the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, around 150 km south of Agadir along Morocco’s Atlantic corridor between Tiznit and Sidi Ifni.Lagzira … est une plage … entre les villes de Tiznit et Sidi Ifni, à environ 150 km au sud d’Agadir Travel descriptions place the beach roughly 10 to 11 km north of Sidi Ifni along the coastal road that also links Mirleft, making Plage de Legzira one of the most prominent stretches of sand on this part of the Souss-Anti-Atlas coast.à 10km au nord Sidi Ifni
The beach is reached by leaving the coastal road and descending towards the ocean, passing through terrain shaped by the plateau and the dry channels that lead down to the shore.Elle est entourée d’un plateau et il faut descendre une pente raide, qui suit le lit d’un torrent Legzira’s position north of Sidi Ifni places it within a wider belt of Atlantic fishing towns and small coastal resorts, with Mirleft further along the same road and other beaches and coves punctuating the coastline between the Anti-Atlas and the sea.The beach is linked with the commune of Tioughza and forms part of a wider belt of Atlantic fishing towns and small resorts that includes Mirleft and Sidi Ifni
Visiting Plage de Legzira: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Plage de Legzira lies a short distance north of Sidi Ifni on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, reached from the town along the coastal road that runs towards Mirleft and Tiznit.
The beach is associated with the rural commune of Tioughza in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. - The terrain above the beach forms a plateau, and access from the parking areas involves descending a steep slope that follows the bed of a dry stream down to the sand.
The approach therefore includes a noticeable gradient on foot. - On arrival, the main sandy expanse extends for several kilometres beneath red sandstone cliffs, with the remaining natural arch sitting along the shoreline as a focal point of the beach.
- Plage de Legzira is in Morocco; the official language is Arabic and the currency is the Moroccan dirham.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Plage de Legzira
Where is Plage de Legzira located?
Plage de Legzira is on Morocco’s south-west Atlantic coast in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, in the Province of Sidi Ifni between the towns of Tiznit and Sidi Ifni.
What can visitors expect on a visit to Plage de Legzira?
Visitors encounter a long sandy beach beneath red sandstone cliffs, with Atlantic waves breaking along the shore and a remaining natural arch cut into the rock along the tide line.
What makes Plage de Legzira distinctive among Moroccan beaches?
The combination of red sandstone cliffs, sea arches carved directly from the rock and the beach’s position between plateau and ocean gives Plage de Legzira a distinctive profile among Morocco’s Atlantic coastal landscapes.
