Moroccan Surf Adventure
Sunshine, relaxation, perfect waves and some epic ocean sunsets at one of the best surfing spots in the world
Moroccan Surf Adventure
Sunshine, relaxation, perfect waves and some epic ocean sunsets at one of the best surfing spots in the world
DURATION
5 nights
LOCATION
Morocco
ANNUAL LEAVE
4 days off work
SEASON
Feb—May, Sep—Dec
GROUP SIZE
Up to 8 people
MEETING POINT
Al Massira Airport, Agadir
ACCOMMODATION
Guesthouse
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
Ideal for both complete beginners and intermediate level surfers. The only requirement is that you can swim and tread water.
Relax in the laid-back fishing village of Taghazout on Morocco’s lovely west coast - a legendary spot for European surfers
Learn all the techniques you need to ride the waves, including how to paddle, pop up, turn and read the beach for impending waves, rips and currents
More time on the water, more waves and more memories on this Moroccan surf adventure
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— Eleni, September 2022
The trip was a great experience in general. I would recommend it to someone who wants to try surfing in Morocco. Lunch and drinks provided were enough to keep us active and the breakfast a good size portion. I had a small accident on the beach that our guide drove us back and I went to a clinic a couple of hours later after being dropped at home. Luckily all good just a few bruises around my eyes. The team was really supportive. A lot to remember and something I might try again in the future. Thank you all!
— Emma, September 2022
I cannot recommend this trip enough. Courtney was a fantastic host, always on hand to help you, give recommendations and show you the area. The surf instructors were also amazing. So knowledgeable of the beaches and waves that you felt completely safe in the water at all times. They gave you great feedback and lots of encouragement so you continually saw progress in your surfing. Before the trip I'd only had one or two lessons so still very much a beginner and by the end I was standing up consistently, with stability and learning how to turn, speed up and slow down. Our group was mixed ability with some experienced surfers and they made sure to cater to everyone and take us to locations where both beginners could learn safely and experienced surfers could catch some great waves. I've got the bug for surfing now and will definitely go back to Taghazout
— Zhi, May 2022
Amazing host, really went out of her way. Everything well organised. Morocco is a cheap place to eat out. Would advise visiting in spring or autumn for better waves for beginners and bring a zinc stick or some form of sun screen that won't wash into your eyes.
— Clayton, May 2022
Great trip, met many amazing people. Courtney is a fantastic host, always making sure we had everything we needed and taking the time to show us around the village and share a little more about the community and culture. She has a fantastic team in the surf coaches like Kareem and local holistic masseuse Jasmine, that just rounds out the whole experience. Happily recommend
— Dimitrios, May 2022
The holiday was very well organised. We were able to surf multiple spots and had an amazing time altogether.
— Harriet, April 2022
Absolutely fantastic trip - learning to surf was so fun and the accommodation and surf teachers were fantastic. I'd recommend this trip for anyone wanting to try some surfing!
— Samuel Spreadbury, April 2022
Amazing trip with lots of surfing opportunities at different beaches in the local area. Courtney and the team were very knowledgeable and helpful, ensuring everything ran smoothly, maximising everyone's enjoyment. Great food, company and surf!
— Mark, March 2022
Superb experience, the host was great and the instructor was very patient.
— Ashley, October 2021
This was such a fun trip. Everything is organised by Courtney and her team at Mint Surf, who are all super professional, warm and welcoming. The surf instructors are great - I’ve taken lessons before but this is the first time it’s clicked and I improved a lot over the 5 days. The accommodation is large, airy, comfortable and clean, with comfy beds, high quality facilities, and a rooftop terrace. The cafe downstairs has the best food in the whole town. Courtney is extremely helpful and organised everything for us (from taxis into another town to last minute Covid tests required for travel). The whole team is super kind and friendly and made everyone feel right at home. Would definitely recommend.
— Connor, March 2020
Feeling glum after seemingly endless months of wet and windy UK winter, I spontaneously decided to sign up for this 6-day beginner surf trip. It was absolutely excellent and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The local host made sure everything was perfectly organised, from the taxi to and from the airport, the delicious breakfasts and lunches provided each day, the clean and tidy accommodation, organising wet suits and boards for us, and of course the surfing and tuition itself, which was also brilliant! The weather was also perfect - around the mid-20s every day during the day (I went in early March). I highly recommend this as a great trip for solo travelers - there were a fair few others also traveling solo, making for a great atmosphere all round (larger groups would also definitely be welcome!)
Included
Guides
Experienced, English speaking surf instructors
Accommodation
5 nights in Taghazout town
Meals
Filling breakfasts and delicious lunches
Transfers
To and from the airport and everything in between
Equipment
Everything you need to ride the waves
Not Included
Flights to and from the meeting point
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Some meals as described
Tips for your guides
The Area
Logistics
Starts & Ends
Agadir Airport or Agadir Bus Station
Anytime
Transfers
You will be collected from the airport or from the bus station any time you arrive or depart - these do not have to be the same days the trip starts and ends.
Travel options
There are regular flights to Agadir from major airports across the UK and Europe.
Day 1
Guesthouse · Twin share
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2-5
Guesthouse · Twin share
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6
Departure day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
Breakfasts are traditional Moroccan pancakes, served with jam and butter, accompanied by freshly baked French baguettes, eggs, coffee and tea. Packed lunches include sandwiches or salads, soda, biscuits and fruit.
In the evenings, you will dine at local restaurants in town serving inexpensive and delicious Moroccan and international food (including some great couscous and tagines).
Vegetarian and vegan diets can be accommodated, just make a request when booking.
What is the accommodation like?
Taghazout
You’ll stay at the host's own guest house or apartments on the beach with views of the famous surf spot at Anchor Point. Rooms are twin or double share, with shared bathrooms, free WiFi, and balconies overlooking the sea.
Upgrades
For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).
Day 1
First day, first waves
Meet your host in Agadir and then drive to the legendary surf hot spot of Taghazout. Settle in and meet your crew for sundowners and dinner with an ocean view.
Day 2-5
Surf, sleep, surf, repeat
Surfing
4-6hrs
Take breakfast on the terrace each morning and then head out to another legendary local surf spot. Your host will drive you to the best beach for the day’s conditions so you always have prime waves to catch.
Practice all morning in sparkling blue water backed by vivid red hills. Fuelled by groundswells in the north Atlantic these waves travel thousands of miles to produce the conditions Taghazout is famous for – from sandy-bottomed beginners’ waves, to long, glassy point breaks.
After a picnic lunch on the beach (and maybe a nap in the shade) paddle back out for some more surf. Then as the sun gets lower in the sky head back to your apartment to shower off the salt.
Stretch out your muscles with an optional sunset yoga session, then explore the town and have dinner in one of Taghazout’s many excellent restaurants.
Day 6
Last day in surfing paradise
Surfing
4-6hrs
Linger over another delicious breakfast, hone your skills with a final morning lesson and then spend the afternoon carving some glassy waves as you admire the postcard-perfect Moroccan landscape.
Then, after catching a last ride back into the beach it’s time to clean up and catch your flight home.
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What's included?
- Everything you need to ride the waves
What do I need to bring?
- Beach bag
- Beach towel, shoes or sandals
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock)
- Swimming costume
- Somewhat modest clothing for around town
- Alcohol from the airport Duty Free (if you want a drink)
Optional Private Room Upgrade
Payable Before Departure
Optional Private Room Upgrade
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Additional Day Surfing (Equipment + Instructor)
Payable Before Departure
Additional Day Surfing (Equipment + Instructor)
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Additional Night Double/Twin Room Bed & Breakfast
Payable Before Departure
Additional Night Double/Twin Room Bed & Breakfast
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Additional Night Single Room Bed & Breakfast
Payable Before Departure
Additional Night Single Room Bed & Breakfast
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Additional Night Single Sex Twin-Shared Room Bed & Brekfast
Payable Before Departure
Additional Night Single Sex Twin-Shared Room Bed & Brekfast
… Per Person
We've crunched the numbers to work out the total carbon footprint of this trip, and plant enough trees to suck 2x as much back out the atmosphere.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 314kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal for 2022 to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. For every person booked with us since 2016 we’re planting enough trees to suck at least 2x more carbon out the atmosphere than is emitted by their trips. All native trees, as part of amazing projects that are re-foresting degraded land, tackling the biodiversity crisis and supporting local communities at the same time. We go further than that too, also funding re-wilding projects worldwide to help protect important keystone species from extinction. See the reforestation and re-wilding schemes we support. See our carbon action plan.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
This trip is suitable for both complete beginners and intermediate surfers who want to work on their technique. Your instructor will adjust every lesson to suit your skill level. The only requirement is that you can swim and tread water.
Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Tap water in Taghazout is OK for washing and brushing teeth, but it is not recommended for drinking. Bottled mineral water is cheap (5 dirhams) and available everywhere. Alternatively you can bring a water purifier and help keep plastic out of the ocean.
There is a huge variety of surf in this area of Morocco all year round - from mellow beginner waves, to challenging reef ledges. Due to the varied nature of the coastline there is almost always somewhere sheltered and manageable, but those looking for a challenge won’t be disappointed either.
Each morning will start with a surf lesson where you’ll learn the proper stance, how to paddle, turn, pop up and keep your speed, as well as surf etiquette, safety and how to read the beach (waves, rips and currents.) After that you’re free to enjoy the waves for the rest of the day
With more than 300 days of sunshine, Morocco is a year-round destination and you’re unlikely to encounter rain. The summer months see warm temperatures (air 20 – 30 °C; sea 18 – 21 °C) and small to medium swells. Winter months have cooler but very pleasant temperatures (air 18 – 26 °C; sea 16 – 20 °C) and the biggest waves.
We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.
For current advice about travelling in Morocco, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.
You may read reports about a sewage problem in Taghazout online. Recent works in the area have seen the installation of a sewage system for the town, which is fully operational now. This means that surf camps in the area are all reporting a significant drop in stomach illness coming out of COVID. However, we still suggest to follow some basic hygiene rules and remain very careful of sunstroke, because that can equally cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea:
Wash your hands with soap thoroughly before every meal, stay away from random street food or other restaurants without recommendation if you don't know the hygienic conditions, and wear sun protection.
Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.
Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our adventures. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure.
Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you, your travel companion or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.
We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.
All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
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