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Agadir, Morocco
Agadir may not be the best Moroccan surf destination on this list but it’s an
easily accessible and affordable destination. The city has an airport connecting
it with all the other major Moroccan cities. If you’re short on time, this is
the destination you should choose. There are plenty of beautiful beaches near
the city that will appeal to beginner and experienced surfers. What’s fantastic
about Agadir is that after a day riding the waves, you can relax in a spa or
enjoy the local nightlife.
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Tamraght, Morocco
10 minutes south of Taghazout is where you’ll find the small surfing towns of
Tamraght and Aourir. These towns are perfect for new surfers that want to surf
on smaller waves. I would suggest that less experienced surfers try the waves in
the area known as banana beach. It’s a long right hand point break that curves
in the shape of the banana. I’m not sure if the area was named because of the
shape of the bay or because of the countless banana plantations that can be
found nearby.
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Taghazout, Morocco
Taghazout is one of the best surfing areas in Morocco if not in the whole world.
People come from all over to enjoy the near-perfect waves of this small Moroccan
village. Taghazout is super easy to reach from Agadir or Essaouira by public
transport so it’s a destination you should absolutely include in your surfing
trip. Taghazout is also considered one of the best destinations in the world to
learn surfing. There are so many beautiful surfing spots north and south of
Taghazout that you could stay there for weeks and surf in a new area every day.
Taghazout is a great destination for surfers because it offers all kinds of
surfing conditions, from soft beginner waves to heavy reef breaks for more
advanced surfers. Newbie surfers should check out spots called Banana point,
Panoramas, Devil’s rock, and crocodile beach. Most of these areas are closer to
Tamraght. If you ask the locals or any surf instructor in Taghazout, they’ll
point you in the right direction. Intermediate surfers should head towards spots
known as La source, Mysteries, Hash point, Douze k12, k11, and Anza Placa.
- Hash Point
- Banana Beach
- la source
- Taghazout
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Tamri, Morocco
Tamri is a very good location for intermediate surfers. It’s located between
Taghazoute and Imsouane. What’s so great about Tamri is the fact that it’s
really not touristic. It’s probably the quietest of all the surfing spots on the
Atlantic coast of Morocco. It’s also an area that attracts a lot of local and
exotic birds. If you go there at the right time of the year you might see some
flamingos and you’ll get the chance to do some excellent bird watching.
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Imsouane, Morocco
Imsouane is a beautiful Moroccan town located right between Essaouira and
Taghazout. Imsouane is the favorite destination in Morocco for many surfers.
They visit the town for its breathtaking scenes, for its calmness and
tranquility and for its perfect surfing conditions. Imsouane has one of the
longest breaks in the world. Imsouane is a relatively remote location and there
aren’t many transport options available to reach it. You can rent a car and
drive along the beautiful coastline to get there, catch a taxi (about 800-1200
MAD from Agadir or Essaouira), or ride the Souk to Surf shuttle bus. The Souk to
shuttle bus runs to Imsouane from Taghazout, Tamraght, Essaouira, and Agadir on
a daily basis. It costs around 80 MAD per person. The two main surfing spots in
Imsouane are La Cathedrale, a beach break spot and La Bay, a point break spot.
Imsouane has smooth long waves that rarely get messy or big. The wave peels over
soft sand for 300 meters making this an ideal surf spot for beginners and
intermediate surfers.
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Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
Sidi Kaouki is another coastal village where you can, not only surf but also
observe stunning birds. The area surrounding the village and the small river
that runs next to it are spots often visited by flocks of flamingos. Sidi Kaouki
is much less touristic than the city of Essaouira located 30 km north. Because
of this, renting surfboards in Sidi Kaouki is much cheaper. You can rent
surfboards in Sidi Kaouki for 100 MAD per day which comes down to about 10 USD a
day. This small village is a good destination for horseback riding and camel
riding as well. This article breaks down the costs of getting from Essaouira to
Sidi Kaouki by bus or taxi. If you start your travels in Morocco from Marrakech,
you should join this Overnight Surf Trip to Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki.
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Essaouira, Morocco
Essaouira is our favorite city in Morocco and it’s superb surfing, windsurfing,
and kite-surfing destination. It’s a windy coastal city and this makes it a top
destination for surfers and kite surfers. The swell of the waves is much
stronger in winter so you’ll see more surfers there at that time of the year.
Essaouira is easily reached from Marrakech, Casablanca, and Rabat by public
transport. You’ll see plenty of surf shops and surfing schools, as well as
windsurfing schools in Essaouira. If you always wanted to learn water sports,
wait no longer and book your flight to this beautiful seaside city now! The best
spot for surfing in Essaouira is at the far end of the main beach where camels
and horses are gathered. Essouira itself is also a very lovely place to hang out
and meet other travelers. The city has a very special charm.