Question 1

What is the best surf spot in Morocco?

Accepted Answer

Morocco's best surf spots are all in the Taghazout area, 18km north of Agadir: (1) Anchor Point: Morocco's most famous break — a long right-hand point break that can produce rides of 200+ metres on a good swell. Best for intermediate to advanced surfers. Works best on northwest swells, September–March; (2) Hash Point: A mellow right-hander ideal for beginners and intermediates. Consistent smaller waves, sandy bottom near shore; (3) Killer Point: Heavy, powerful right-hander for advanced surfers only. Produces some of Morocco's biggest waves; (4) Banana Beach: Sheltered beach break ideal for absolute beginners — gentle waves and sandy bottom; (5) Boilers / La Source: Fast, punchy right-hand wave near the source of a natural spring. Intermediate to advanced. The Taghazout area has 40+ surf spots within a 30km radius.

Question 2

What is the best time to surf in Morocco?

Accepted Answer

Morocco surf season: (1) October–March (peak season): The most consistent Atlantic swells reach the Moroccan coast — Anchor Point can produce 2–4m waves. Water temperature: 17–20°C (wetsuit recommended). This is when serious surfers visit; (2) April–June (shoulder season): Smaller, cleaner swells — ideal for intermediate surfers and those combining surfing with Morocco cultural touring. Water: 19–21°C; (3) July–September (summer): Smaller surf, warmer water (22–24°C). Better for beginners and surf-school students. Hot weather (32–36°C onshore) can produce offshore winds that clean up the waves. Year-round surfing: Morocco is one of the few countries with reliable surf 12 months of the year — some level of wave is always available.

Question 3

What is a Morocco surf tour with MSITravels?

Accepted Answer

MSITravels' Morocco surf tours combine surfing with the full Morocco cultural experience: (1) 7-day Surf + Culture circuit: 3 nights Taghazout (daily surfing, yoga, hammam), then 4-day private Morocco tour covering Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, and the Draa Valley. From €890/person; (2) 10-day Full Surf Morocco: 5 nights Taghazout surf camp + 5-day southern Morocco desert circuit. From €1,290/person; (3) Pure surf camp (no culture touring): 7 nights Taghazout surf camp with daily sessions, coaching, and equipment. From €650/person. All surf packages include: airport transfers, accommodation (surf house or riad), daily surf guiding, optional yoga sessions, and cultural activities. Equipment rental available.

Question 4

Is Morocco good for beginner surfers?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Morocco has ideal conditions for beginner surfers, particularly at Taghazout: (1) Banana Beach: A protected bay with gentle beach break waves — the standard beginner learning spot in Morocco; (2) Consistent small swell: The Atlantic provides regular 0.5–1.5m waves for most of the year — long enough to learn on; (3) Warm climate: Even in winter, air temperatures in Taghazout are 18–22°C — much warmer than UK or European Atlantic surf spots; (4) Surf schools: Multiple BPST and ISA-certified surf schools operate in Taghazout with group lessons from €35/session; (5) Short learning curve: Morocco's sandy-bottom beginner beaches are more forgiving than rocky European reef breaks. MSITravels recommends beginner surf trips in April–June for the best combination of learnable waves and warm weather.

Question 5

Can you combine a Morocco surf trip with cultural touring?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely — Taghazout is perfectly positioned for combining surf and culture: (1) Taghazout is 18km from Agadir airport — easy arrival from Europe; (2) Marrakech is 2.5 hours from Taghazout — most surf-culture circuits spend 3–4 nights surfing then join a private MSITravels Morocco tour from Marrakech; (3) Essaouira (1.5h north of Agadir) is a surf town itself — windsurfing and kitesurfing on the famous Essaouira beach; (4) The Souss Valley and Anti-Atlas Mountains are within an hour of Taghazout — unique pre-Saharan landscapes. MSITravels' most popular package: 4 nights Taghazout surf camp, then private 7-day Marrakech → Sahara → Fes circuit. Total 11 days.

Morocco Surf Tours — Taghazout & Atlantic Coast

Morocco's best surf breaks

Anchor Point

Hash Point

Killer Point

Banana Beach

La Source / Boilers

Essaouira Beach

Morocco surf tours — frequently asked questions

Plan your Morocco surf trip