FAQ

What do i need to know before travelling to Surf Paradise Morocco?

General info

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING

– Swimsuit,
– Beach towel,
– Sunscreen  (30+),
– Sunglasses,
– Flip flops,
– Beach bag
– Camera/ Gpro
– Something warm to wear at night and after surf

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO COME?

With over 330 days of sunshine a year you can visit Tamraght all year long. In the wintertime (dec-feb) there are some strong swells for the advanced surfers, you have the change to surf the big famous waves of Morocco! In summertime you there are small or medium waves, this is more suitable for beginners.
In the wintertime there are tempratures around 15-20 degrees and the watertemprature is around the 15 degrees. The rain is very rare in this area so you’ll have great weather trough the whole year!

WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE?
Participants are required to have travel insurance for travelling to Morocco you need to complete a travel insurance with world coverage! These obligations, which we set as a travel organizer, serve
exclusively for the protection of the participant (due to high medical, S.O.S. or transportation costs). Inform yourself with your insurance company.
It is your responsibility to obtain adequate travel insurance before your trip. Most of the travel Insurance don’t cover any damage on surfboards, fins or wetsuits. Surf Paradise Morocco is offering a Surf Insurance that covers any damage or loss to our equipment (surf boards & leashes) while surfing. Surf Paradise Morocco accepts no responsibility for loss, theft, damage or injury to persons or property during their stay.

About Surf paradise morocco

I’ve got special dietary requirements, can you help?

No problems! Our chef will take care of some good and healthy vegetarian/ vegan/ gluten-free/ lactose intolerant meals, just let us know in advance.

What is the best to eat during my stay at Surf Paradise morocco

In Surf Paradise Morocco the guests have no access to the kitchen. We have our chef that prepares delicious, healthy and clean foods on daily base. Enjoy the breakfasts and dinners, and don’t worrie, if you don’t eat this or that, please let me know and we prepare a special meal for you!

A lot of tourists are getting sick for at least 2 days during their holiday to Morocco. This is because of food that is not prepared on a hygienic way, or they eating easily infectable meals. We always advice our guests to not just go eat somewhere on the streets. It is always important to inform yourself about the restaurant, even if it looks modern and clean. At the surfcamp we offer special menu’s for tourists. Our chef has years of experience with cooking for people from all over the world, and knows what and what not to eat. Feel free to walk into the kitchen and take a look!

CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN?

Your children of all ages are welcome!

IS THERE INTERNET?

There is free WiFi available in the accommodations.

When do I book my excursion ? upfront or when I arrive ?

Excursions can be booked up front or upon arrival. We advise you to book upon arrival so you still have the choice to either go for a excursion or go for a day of surfing.

 About the surf

I can’t swim, can I still surf?

You are supervised at all times but you do need to be able to swim to participate in surfing.

When is the surfing the best?

Peak surf season: Dec – Feb Off peak season: June – Sep. All the year trough the swell is working somewhere here in the area of Tamraght. You want to see or surf the big waves you see on the movies online? Then you definitly have to visit us during wintertime. But you will always get a great surf and we’re open throughout the year.

I only want to surf for one day, what other things are there to do?

There are plenty things around to do! Options are: visit paradise valley, make a trip on a quad with a guide, go to the hammam, visit Agadir, make a camelride on the beach Make a big trip with us to cities like Immouran or Tifnit…. the list goes on!

About morocco

DO I NEED A VISA?

If you hold an EU passport you are entitled to visit Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa. For further info on visas check out the following site www.learn4good.com/travel/morocco_visa.htm

WHICH LANGUAGE IS SPOKEN IN MOROCCO?

The official language in Morocco is Darija (Moroccan Arabic). The Berber’s in Morocco life in small villages like Tamraght, Berber population speaks Tamazight. the majority of Moroccans also speak French. In touristic area’s there are a lot of people who speak English aswell. The staff in Surf Paradise Morocco speak English, French, Dutch and Arabic.

HOW CAN I PAY IN MOROCCO?

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!

HOW SHOULD I DRESS?

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. 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!

WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN A MUSLIM COUNTRY?

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 anywhere. Alcohol is available in Agadir, in some restaurants, cafe’s and you can buy it in the shop it is nice to enjoy a drink after a good day surfing. You can also buy duty free before departing in the airport.

i am a woman, is there anything i should know about visiting a muslimcountry?

We get a lot of questions from girls wanting advice and looking for information on how to have a safe, trouble-free trip in Morocco, and what they have to know. 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 tourist destination and the locals will not be shocked by much. however we would 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 if you get comments.

Terms and conditions

Read the full terms & conditions here

General

The guides reserve the right to change a previously indicated program, If this is in the interests of the group. Also, the guides reserve the right Participants to exclude (further) participation if, in their opinion, mental or physical problems reveal themselves to such an extent that the trip or course is considered or threatened in their judgment. This provision also applies in case of misconduct. All resulting consequences and costs are borne by the excluded. The person concerned is not entitled to a refund of the fee or part there of. As a participant from own Movement stops his trip prematurely or does not want to participate in a part of the trip, he / she is not entitled to a refund of the travel sum or part there of and may additional costs incurred by the participant.


Liability

Surf Paradise Morocco is generally not liable for damage, theft, loss, injury or accident causing the participants. Also, no Liability for damage incurred by the participants by using any accommodation or material provided by our organization, including hotels, surfing materials, etc. The participant of the surflessons is responsible for the rented equipment, and damages will be charged on the renter. Neither can we be held liable for delay and / or damage by participants as organizers. due to mechanical breakdown, crossing over borders, Natural disasters (eg earthquakes), revolution, wars, strike, disease or other causes. The participant is liable for theft or loss of the materials provided by Surf Paradise Morocco.