“Pull down your wetsuit and slip on a warm Berber Djellaba, the African sun warms your enervated body, surfed-out you are ready to refuel on fresh from the ocean sardines, grilled the Moroccan way“
A Moroccan Surf Trip is a perfect mix of exotic Arabia with thundering Atlantic point and reef breaks. And involves sun, sand, glittering ocean waves, and the essence of Africa & Arabia along with much more: Get surfed out on North Atlantic waves, Improve your oceanic knowledge and surf abilities, get fitter with physiology coaches and yoga, indulge yourself with Moroccan cuisine, satiate yourself with tastes of Arabia and flavors of Africa while exploring local culture and the Moroccan way of life.
A Moroccan surf trip is exotically exhilarating, let the aromas, sights and sounds wash over you as Arabia and Africa come together to challenge your senses!
Moroccan Surf Trips
The Northern Coast Surf Trip from Casablance to Essaouira – Surf with Locals on Secluded Breaks
Highlights of Surfing Morocco’s Northern Coast
- Surf the breakwater at the largest mosque in Africa in Casablanca
- Travel Morocco’s scenic Atlantic coastal road
- Unwind in authentic Moroccan fishing villages and enjoy the local laid-back lifestyle.
- Surf, surf, and surf some more, on secluded beachies, points, and reefs with limited to nonexistent surf lineups
- Discover hidden gems of local eateries, dine with locals, and indulge on fresh, from the ocean, seafood.
- Explore the vibrant life of Morocco’s coastal cities
The Southern Coast Surf Trip from Essaouira to Dakhla – Morocco’s Surfing Mecca
Highlights of Surfing Morocco’s Southern Coast
- Travel Morocco’s scenic Atlantic coastal road south to the Saharan Desert
- Unwind in authentic Moroccan fishing villages and enjoy the local laid-back lifestyle.
- Surf beachies, points, and reefs with an international surf crowd
- Discover hidden gems of local eateries, dine with locals, and indulge on fresh, from the ocean, seafood.
- Explore the vibrant life of Morocco’s southern coastal towns.
- Savor the bohemian vibe in sleepy coastal fishing villages.
- Escape to the desert for some sandboarding and star gazing.
A Moroccan surf trip includes: airport transfers, designated transportation throughout the trip, accommodation, meals, entrance fees to designated attractions, guides/instructors, and personal security staff.
Surf Boards & Gear
Bring your own boards, or rent out one of ours, we have a great selection and the best boards available in Morocco. If, however, you bring your own boards: you should bring whatever boards work best for you on long points. Rounded tails for the bigger days and a fishy twin for the smaller ones. It can get windy so, you might want to bring a board with a little more volume.
A wetsuit is needed when surfing. But outside the water you can just wear your boardshorts or bikini and your flipflops. Winter or Summer!
Accommodation
Hotels, Riads, and Surf Houses.
A Riad is a traditional Moroccan house, often with two or more stories around an Andalusian-style courtyard centered around a fountain. Moroccan houses were inward focused, which allowed for family privacy. This inward focus was expressed with a centrally placed interior garden or courtyard, and the lack of large windows on the exterior walls of rammed earth or mud brick. This design principle also found support in the social mores of Islamic society, which placed great value on privacy and encouraged a separation between private family spaces semi-public spaces where outside guests were received. The central gardens of traditional riads were often planted with fruit trees such as orange trees or lemon trees.
The term comes from the Arab word ‘ryad’ (meaning ‘garden’) but is applied to townhouses built around an inner courtyard or garden. True riads will have lush plants in four planting beds and a central fountain, but many variations exist. Some even have a swimming pool. The windows of each room face into the courtyard in line with the Islamic idea of privacy and inward reflection. What is more, this clever design helps to keep the air cool and comfortable, particularly during hot Moroccan summers.