Surf instructor course in morocco
Becoming a great surfinstructor on the surfinstructor course! You’re looking for a 12-week epic surf adventure in Morocco? You want sandy beaches to be your lifetime office like ours? Look no further! We provide you that dream at Surf Paradise. Live the dream and become a surf instructor in our 3 months instructor course!
From 415€ per week surf instructor course
Activities and surf
- Surflessons
- Surfequipment
- Breakfast, lunch dinner
Accommodation
- Shared room in the surfcamp in Morocco
This trip is for beginner surfers and intermediate surfers
Trip duration
- 3 months (84 nights)
Go from Zero to Hero!
The Surf Paradise Morocco surfinstructor course offers a 12 week program that is officially endorsed by the ISA and Surf Federation. In 12 weeks we will prepare you to get your ISA surf instructor certificate Level 1. By surfing every day from sunrise till sunset, learning surf theory and following extra workshops you will learn all essensial aspects that you need to know to become a full-fledged surf instructor.
Surfing from Sunrise till sunset, day after day!
The waves in Morocco are regarded as some of the best in the world. Here you’ll find long beaches that are perfect for beginners, alongside incredible point breaks that will leave even the most seasoned surfers breathless. After a healthy delicious surfersbreakfast we check the waves from the rooftop and decide where we will surf today. Around 9:30 we head up to one of the surfspots to find the best waves possible
What do you learn?
- Practical development of beginner to intermediate and expert surf skills
- Ocean safety, ocean awareness, fitness training
- Access to a variety of waves
- Expert instruction by qualified coaches to achieve catching, riding, and turning on unbroken waves
- Increased surf theory, and exposure to more challenging waves
- Increased ocean fitness, paddling power and confidence
- Provide up to 275 hours surflessons
- Provide up to 40 hours of practical coaching experience
- Use of video analysis to improve surfing techniques
For who is this 3 months surf instructor course?
-> Minimum 18 years old
-> Perfect for people who love the ocean, sports, sun, beach and adventures!
-> Great idea for gap years or a break in your life!
Morocco as surf destination
Learn to surf in Morocco, it’s a way of life! Throughout the year there is a sahara climate, which means lots of sun, no rain and high temperatures, perfect to experience the real surf holiday feeling. During the program of the surf instructor course you will really get to know Morocco and surf at the many great surf spots in Morocco. Thisbeautiful country is located on the Atlantic Ocean and has good waves all year round to learn to surf. It’s only a 3-hour flight from Europe and therefore perfect to plan your next trip to this beautiful country!
A typical day at the surfinstructor course
09:00 – 10:00 breakfast
10:00 – 10:30 departure to surf spot of the day
10:30 – 12:00 Surf lesson part 1
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 16:00 Surf lesson part 2
16:00 – 16:30 back to the surf camp
20:00 – 21:00 Dinner
Lesson schedule
In the second month you will focus on surfing open waves, turning turns and other advanced techniques. Also you get a course ocean savety.
The last month you focus on the correct techniques of give surf lessons to others and your final exams.
Extra activities
The accommodation
During your stay in Morocco you will stay in the surf camp of Surf Paradise Morocco in our shared rooms. The surf camp is fully equipped:
- Fast internet
- Hot showers
- Near the beach
- A host available
- 24/7 who is ready for you
During our surf and road trip to Legzira and sidi ifni we stay in more basic locations in shared rooms.
The exam week
4 Weeks surfcourse or 8 week surf course
The endless surfing experience!
Can’t wait to surf endlessly? This is the time! We share our passion for surfing with you and will have a lot of time to discover different surf spots.
Surfing in Taghazout and surroundings
Taghazout is Morocco’s most famous surfing destination, and for good reason. In the area within a 30-minute drive there are already 25 surf spots for every level. This is why this environment is particularly suitable. There is a wave to practice on for every level and lots of space!
The surflessons during the surfinstructor course
Of course we’ll start with the basics, we won’t immediately throw you in the deep end and put you on a reef break like Anchor point or Killer point. In the first month you surf on foam surfboards during the surf lessons for protection. You practice on broken waves to get used to surfing. Then we go one step further at your pace. At the end of the surf program in Morocco you will feel comfortable on different types of breaks, you can do a front turn and botton turn, and you can surf out a wave with ease. In addition, you can give surf lessons to others and you have built up a top condition!
What level do I need to start:
For the surfinstructor course in Morocco you don’t have to be able to surf on a certain level already. So you can start as total beginner! The minimum requirements that we have to start with the surf instructor course is that you have a good condition and good physical state (it is handy to start training before the start of the course!). Also when you decide to start with the surf instructor course you should already know if you like surfing because you are taking a course with daily surfing!
- Start as beginner or intermediate surfer
- You should have feeling with surfing already
- You start the surf instructor course in good condition
- You need to be able to swim
The surfinstructors
You get surf lessons from a team of super motivated and passionate surfers who are all certified. The instructors teach in English.
What surfspots do we surf during the surf instructor course?
You surf on different beaches on the Moroccan coastline in the area of Taghazout. The surf spots will change through the seasons, and as your surf level changes you will also surf different waves. In the beginning you learn to surf broken waves, while as an intermediate surfer you look for open waves with stronger currents. We will expose you to a very varied range of surf spots and types of waves so that you can practice a lot!
What is included in the surf instructor course?
- 5 Times a week surflessons
- 11 Weeks surflessons 5x per week by certificated surfinstructors
- Practical lessons in the water
- Theory lessons
- surfboard and wetsuit rental
12 weeks accommodation
- 12 Weeks accommodation in shared room.
- Reliable and fast WiFi
- Shared bathroom with hot water
- Unlimited free of use Surf Paradise Morocco surfcamp services
- 24/7 host that can help you out with all your questions
daily breakfast + meals
- Daily breakfast
- 5x Beach lunch per week
- 5x dinner per week
Transport
- Transport from and to Agadir Airport for start and end of the course
- 5 Days per week transport to the surfspots
Surfworkshops
- Lifeguard workshop
- First Aid course
- Theory lessons
Daytrips and surftrips
- Daytrip Paradise Valley
- Half daytip Sandboarding in small Sahara
- Surftrip Imesouane (1day)
- Road and surftrip to Sidi Ifni & Legzira (4days)
Video analysis
- Weekly Photos & Video Analysing
ISA surfinstructor Level 1 certificate
- Assessment week
- Level 1 Surf Qualification assessment and SLS lifeguarding assessment
Prices surfinstructor Course
480€ per week surf instructor course
€ 5760 p.p. for 12 weeks including exams and ISA surf instructor trainings+ certificate
Extras to add to your surf instructor package:
- Yogalessons: 10 lessons for € 90
- Weekend trip to Marrakesh: € 150
- Stay in a private single room for 3 months: € 900
Startdates of the surf instructor course in Morocco
The surfinstructor course has fixed starting dates. It is possible to check-in a few days earlier. If you want to start later, send us a request!
Startdates for the surf instructor course in 2023
- Monday 16 Januari till monday 10 April 2023
- Monday 17 April till monday 10 July 2023
- Monday 11 September till monday 04 December 2023
If you want to surf for a longer period but on different dates you can also do the surfacademy. This is a similar surf course but without a exam on the end of the program. You can join the surf academy starting from 3 weeks up to 3 months and start every day of the week.
A surfadventure is waiting for you!
Extra activities during the surf instructor course
Expedition Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley is a beautiful oase in the mountains of Morocco. We take a daytrip in the first month of the surf instructor course in Morocco to go hiking, swimming and exploring this beautiful area. Wondering around in a place that once Jimi Hendrix named “Paradise Valley”.
Another cool activity during the surf instructor course
Sandboarding in the Small Sahara
A visit to Morocco is not complete without a visit to the Sahara. We will do this in a small trip to the small Sahara, which is about a 30-minute drive from our surf camp. Here we are going to try something totally new: sandboarding! It’s fun, it’s beautiful and we’re going to enjoy the sunset here. A great way to end the day.
Surftips during the surf instructor course
Surftrip to Imesouane
Imesouane has world class waves, and you should definitely surf these on your surf trip to Morocco! The surf spot La Bay in Imesouane is perfect to practice surfing open waves, you will also go to Imesouane at the end of the first month, so that you can really practice this. During our surf trip to Imesouane we will organize a delicious fish BBQ and discover the surfers village!
4 Day roadtrip during the surf instructor course
Road trip to Legzira - a new world to discover
During the surf instructor course you will also do a multiple day road and surftrip to Sidi Ifni and Legzira. We leave early in the morning to drive into the mountains. We drive along breathtaking casbahs between the mountains, over small mountain paths and winding roads to the south. We will stop regularly to take pictures. The first night we sleep in Tafraoute. The next day we heading to the stunning beaches of Sidi Ifni, Legzira and Mirleft where many undiscovered surf spots can be surfed. Ofcourse we surf as much as possible to train on different waves and swells. We stay on a campingsite and sleep in a basic bungalow with the other participants. In the night we end the day with a nice campfire on the beach.
The perfect gap year program: surf instructor course in Morocco
Learn to surf and have awesome adventures on your gap year to Morocco! You’re guaranteed to have an amazing time and meet lots of like-minded people as you learn how to surf like a pro. We believe the surf instructor course in Morocco is the ultimate gap year experience!
1. You get fit
2. You learn something completely new
3. You’re abroad in a wonderful country
And so much more great things about getting your ISA level 1 certification at our surfcamp! You come to experience the never ending summer?
FAQ
– Swimsuit,
– Beach towel,
– Sunscreen (30+),
– Sunglasses,
– Flip flops,
– Beach bag
– Camera/ Gopro
– Something warm to wear at night and after surf – hiking shoes
– A cap to protect yourself from the sun
– Clothes for sporting and hiking
– Headphones
– Pen and paper
Morocco is a Muslim country and modesty is respected. On the beach you can wear bikini’s and shorts, but you can’t be nude. For girls: On the streets wearing a range of clothing it’s best to err on the side of modesty. In Taghazout and Tamraght the locals are very used of tourists, so you can wear dresses, shorts, open shoulders etc. For men: we recommend to cover their upper body in public area. Morocco is an arid climate, much like California. The day times are warm and the evenings can get quite cool, especially in the winter. Homes and buildings are built in such a way that they keep cool in summer and (kind of) stay warm in winter. So while it may be 100F outside, if you’re inside a home or building it can be quite cool. Bring also clothes that keep you warm!
In Morocco they pay with Dirhams. 1 euro is around 10 dirhams. In most of the countries its difficult to get Moroccan Dirhams. We recommend changing money once here or using your ATM card. You will find exchange facilities and ATMs in the airport to get money out. You can also find ATMs in Agadir or Awrir. Surf Paradise Morocco don’t accept travellers cheques!
We start to explain a funny fact: Tamraght is a dry town. This means that no store will sell alcohol here… But(!!) that does not mean that you can’t get alcohol. Alcohol is available in Agadir, in restaurants, cafe’s and you can buy it in the shop. It is allowed to drink alcohol in the surfcamp and it is nice to enjoy a drink after a good day surfing. You can also buy duty free before departing in the airport.
We get a lot of questions from girls wanting advice and looking for information on how to have a safe, trouble-free surf holiday in Morocco. Morocco is one of the most tolerant Muslim countries. You’re not the first woman to visit Morocco. Agadir and the Area of Tamraght is a European touristic destination and the locals will not be shocked by much. however we ask that all our clients respect local customs. Our advice to our women guests: Dress modest, be aware (don’t go alone on the streets at night, don’t carry large sums of cash. ) and ignore people if you get comments. As woman you can wear swimwear on the beach and dresses on the streets, this is no problem!
Yes! If you have your own surfequipment you may bring it and you. Check your airline for the possibilities to bring your board on the flight.
Most of the participants do the surf instructor course alone, but you can definitely come together! You will be in the same group and we can reservate the same room for you.
For the surf instructor course we have a minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 10 participants for the surf instructor course
Coming before the surf instructor course is starting:
Yes you can stay a few days longer in the surfcamp in Morocco if this is easier for your flight to Morocco. Keep in mind you can stay maximum 90 days without a visum in Morocco!
Coming a few days later
If you can’t schedule to arrive on the exact starting date you can start a few days later. Keep in mind you will miss this first days of the program, and especially the first days are very important!
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