Surf academy in Morocco
Are you a very beginner or intermediate surfer and do you want to spend a longer period surfing in Morocco? This intense surftraining in Taghazout is exactly what you looking for!
Surf academy surfschool starting from €335.00 per week
Activities and surf
- Surflessons
- Surfequipment
- 3 meals a day
- Paradise Valley
- Sandboarding
- surftrips
- Souks
Surfcamp accommodation
- Shared room
- From 3 weeks till 3 months
This trip is for beginner surfers and intermediate surfers
Trip duration
Starting from 3 weeks till 3 months
Suitable for solo travelers!
The surf academy – Surfcamp and intense surf training
You’re looking for a long stay surf holiday in Morocco? You want the sandy beaches to be your lifetime office like ours? Look no further! We provide you that dream in paradise! Surf every day, explore morocco…and Live the ultimate surfers dream in Morocco!
This holiday in the surf academy is a unique experience with so much more than just surf everyday. You will explore the area and visit stunning places, get into yoga and sport, having the most delicious meals and meet the locals! Another great highlight: A surftrip to surf remote surfspots in the Sahara!
What is the Surf Academy in Morocco?
The surfacademy of Surf Paradise Morocco is an intense program for beginner surfers and intermediate surfers that really want to focus on progressing their surf in multiple weeks. Together with a group of other surfers from many countries you go everyday to the surfschool to follow an intense course that is made for your level.
- Living in the surf camp in Morocco for multiple weeks for an intense surf development training
- Share this experience with other like-minded surfers that join the surf academy just like you (most of them solo travelers!)
- 5x per week surf lessons on your level in small groups
- Go from beginner surfer to expert surfer!
- Many awesome activities besides surfing to explore Morocco’s nature and culture
- All extra’s such as airport transfers and meals are included so you can focus on surfing
Where exactly does the surfacademy in Morocco take place?
In the South of Morocco close to the city Agadir. A small village above of Agadir is a called: Taghazout. This village is famous all over the world for the surf and the waves. Every year 1000s of people visiting Taghazout to go surfing on it’s famous waves. Our surfschool where the surfacademy is located, is located on a stone throw away from the center of Taghazout. So you will life in a famous surf town for the duration of the surf academy! We have a beautiful beach and surfspot in front of our surfschool. We surf everyday on different surfspots in the area to surf the best waves possible.
Duration of the surf academy in Morocco and start dates
- The great thing of the surf academy is that you can join the surf academy for as long as you like!
- You can choose to do the surf academy in our surf camp between 3 weeks and 3 months. Most guests do a 1 month or 2 month program.
- You can start any day of the week and there are no fixed starting dates.
Want to stay for a shorter period in the surfcamp to join the surfschool in Morocco? Check our Complete surf holiday for a surfholiday for 1 till 3 weeks!
Surf academy in Morocco
Do you really want to dive deep into the surferslife style? Surfing every day, improving quickly and becomming an advanced surfer? This might be your chance! On our 3 weeks till 3 month surf academy you will learn everything you need to become an skilled surfer. 5times in the week surflessons, theory about savety, wave awareness, surf work-outs, yoga and more!
LIVING THE SURFDREAM IN PARADISE
You’ll live with the other participants in the Surf Paradise Morocco surf house located right next to worldçlass surfbreaks, the surfhouse is fully dedicated to surfing. You will dive deep in the Moroccan surfers-life by surfing every day and meet other like minded surfers from all over the world.
On down-time we organise fantastic daytrips, Arabic lessons, rooftop party’s and multiple days-surftrips to learn more about the Moroccan culture and celebrate your holiday.
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
A typical day
Our surfing schedule changes daily as the surfing conditions change daily. To give you an idea here a typical surf day.
09:30 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 Surfcourse on the beach
12:00 – 13:00 Beachlunch
13:00 – 16:00 Surfcourse on the beach/theory lessons
17:00 – 18:00 sunset yogasession
18:00 Teabreak on the terrace
20:00 – 21:00 Dinner
21:00 Extra activities such as a campfire night or game night, or we go partying in Agadir!
After surf activities
Of course you are here for surfing, but that is definitely not all that we or Morocco has to offer! During your stay here you can expect to visit Paradise Valley, a fantastic oase full of green, palmtrees and places for cliffjumping, sandboarding in the Small Sahara, visiting the collorful souks of Agadir, Joining yogasessions, meeting lots of cool and interesting people, even cooler locals and the food is to die for! And this will be your home! To be able to really connect and interact with the local people, we also provide weekly Arabic/Darija language lessons. As mentioned before we also offer several surftrips around Morocco.
- Expedition Paradise Valley
- Sandboarding in the Small Sahara
- Daytrip to the souks of Agadir
- Hikes on the beach and in the mountains
- Surftrip to Sidi Ifni & Mirleft
- Surftrip to Immesouane/Tifnit
What do you learn during the surf academy in Morocco?
- 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 100 hours surflessons
- Use of video analysis to improve surfing techniques
Where do we surf?
The area of Taghazout and Tamraght are surrounded by many worldclass surfbreaks. A surfmap filled with surfspots from beginner to advanced level within 30 minutes driving. This is the reason that this area is perfect for improving your surf quickly.
Every morning we check the weather and wave forecast to see where the best waves are rolling in. We ride along the beaches and decide where to surf.
During the surf academy course in Morocco your surf will improve from beginner to intermediate/advanced. We choose that surfspot that fits your level. In the first weeks we start on easy beachbreak waves to catch as much waves as possible. Like this you will learn how to stand-up and ride waves. Later on we will challenge you to surf open green waves. When you manage to take green waves we will bring you to different surfspots to learn how to deal with different kind of breaks and waves.
Beginner surflessons
Start from the gery beginning of sufing. You have never surfed before or only a few times? No problem! In our beginners lessons you’ll learn the basics of surfing in 3-easy steps. (our 3-step method) With the good basics you can progress fast and you will stand up on your board in no time, riding your first wave! The beginner surflessons are approachable for every age, level or experience. The most important thing is that you can swim and eager to have fun with the ocean!
In the beginning of the day we’ll start on the beach to practice on dry land and learn the essential surftheory. We always choose our surfspots very carefully: we surf on surfspots that are suitable for your level. After the theory we go into the water together with the surfteacher, the surfteacher will help you to stand on your board and take waves. Before you know you will get stoked of the surf!
Want to discover more about the beginner surflessons?
Intermediate surfcoaching
You already have experience with surfing. Maybe you didn’t surf for a while and you want to make a new start. You will join the the professional coaching in the water from a pro-surfer. Together with him you will work on your skills to improve your surf, take bigger waves, make paddeling more easy, learning how to duckdive and have more boardcontrol. Maybe you also want to learn some trics!
Not sure about your current surflevel? Check your surflevel here
The host
Great to welcome you in sunny Morocco and great to meet you! I’m Suzanne: born and raised in Holland but now living in the collorful Morocco for already 10 years. I did set up our small and cozy surfcamp in Morocco together with my husband: Zouhir, who is also national surf champion and pro-surfer. Together with our team we love to welcome you and show you not only the touristic side of Morocco but also the raw and pure Morocco that is very beautiful aswell! We have experienced that it is all about the beautiful people that you meet along the road, the fantastic memories you make and the endless fun that you had that makes a holiday unforgettable. That is why we as team not only offering you the best service possible but also connect with you and share our deep passion of surfing and yoga with you!
The surfcoach
Zouhir is Moroccan surfchampion 2007 & 2008, coach of young upcoming pro-surfers and founder of Surf Paradise Morocco. He loves to share his deep passion for surfing with travellers from all over the world. Are you an intermediate or advanced surfer? Then you will definitely going to surf with Zouhir during the surfcoachings or surfguidings! Since he was just a little kid he was already surfing the big waves of this area so he knows exactly where the waves works the best. He is really motivated to get you to that next level. Also Zouhir loves to make videos and analyzing your surf during the evenings to progress your surf even better.
What is included in your Surf Academy?
The following services are included for the surf academy for 3 weeks and longer. You can always add extra’s to your package such as yogalessons. Feel free to ask Suzanne if you would like to customize your own package or if you have any special requests!
There are 2 different options for the surf academy:
– Surf academy simple: Participation of the surfschool surflessons + bed and breakfast
– Surf academy complete: Participation of the surfschool surflessons + bed and breakfast + dinners + activities
5 times a week surflessons
- 5x per week surflessons for 5 hours per day by certificated surfinstructors
- Practical lessons in the water
- Theory lessons
- surfboard and wetsuit rental
Accommodation
- Accommodation in shared room for the duration of your holiday.
- WiFi
- Shared bathroom with hot water
- Unlimited free of use Surf Paradise Morocco surfcamp services
daily breakfast + meals
- daily breakfast
- 5x 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
Daytrips and surftrips
- Daytrip Paradise Valley
- Daytip Sandboarding in small Sahara
- Daytrip Souks Agadir
- Surftrip Imesouane/Tifnit (1day)
Video analysis
- Weekly Photos & Video Analysing
- Surftheory lessons
- 2 extra surftrips to: Dwira and to Imesouane / Tifnit
- 2 extra surftrips to: Dwira and to Imesouane / Tifnit
- Quad tour over the beach
- Weekend trip to Marrakesh
- 2 extra surftrips to: Dwira and to Imesouane / Tifnit
- Quad tour over the beach
- Weekend trip to Marrakesh
- 4 day surf trip to Legzira
The price to join the surf academy in Morocco:
The prices for the surfacademy starting from 3 weeks in a shared room.
Surfacademy complete:
3 weeks surf academy: 1320 € p.p.
(4 weeks) 1 month surf academy: 1750 € p.p.
6 weeks surf academy: 2520 € p.p.
(8 weeks) 2 months surf academy: 3250 € p.p.
(12 weeks) 3 months surf academy: 4620€ p.p.
The surf academy in Morocco is included: Surfschool surflessons, bed and breakfast, dinners, and extra activities
Surf academy simple:
(4 weeks) 1 month surf academy: 1325 € p.p.
6 weeks surf academy: 1995 € p.p.
(8 weeks) 2 months surf academy: 2645 € p.p.
(12 weeks) 3 months surf academy: 3980€ p.p.
The surf academy simple in Morocco is included: Surfschool surflessons, bed and breakfast
Extra’s to add on your surf academy participation
Upgrade to private double room (share it with someone you know or another guest that is doing the surfacademy)
+140€ per room per week
Upgrade to private single room per week:
+ 105€ per room per week
Yogalessons:
5 yogalessons per week for 45 € per week
A big multiple weeks surf adventure in the surfcamp in Morocco is waiting for you!
The surf in Morocco during the surf academy
Our surfcamps is located on one of worlds best surf destinations and will definitely experience this during your surf academy! It is all about surfing in this area and you dip into the surferslife of living by the tides and spending your days on the beach.
The world-class surfbreaks of Banana point and Devils rock right in front of the surfcamp. Within just 30 minutes driving there are up to 25 surfspots for every level! Because there are many different surfspot we always surf on a surfspot that suits your level.
For beginner surfers there are beach break surfspots while for the more advanced surfers there are many reefbreaks and point breaks to choose.
Best surfschool in Morocco
If you really want to learn to surf in Morocco, you not only want to get the best surf lessons in the water, but also get good surf theory lessons and personal coaching to understand the theory about surfing and the ocean. In addition to the surf lessons in the water, which are given by certified surf instructors, you will also receive in-depth theory lessons during your participation in the surf academy in our surf camp in Morocco. You will receive coaching from a pro surfer which will also teach you about surfing competitions, and surfing at a higher level.
All this will teach you more about the background of surfing, which will give you a better understanding of the sport, and will definitely improve your surf faster!
The accommodation where you'll be staying during the surf academy
This accommodation in the surfcamp offers the perfect base for an unique experience during the surfacademy in Morocco, a Moroccan home away home, a place that you feel comfortable and welcome!
With a tropical garden and with a stunning oceanview it is a spectacular place to stay. The complete house is decorated in Moroccan style and has from every floor and room view over the ocean: check the waves from your bed! 🙂 During your relaxing times you can meet other surfers and travelers in the surfcamp. Enjoying a coffee or watching sunset from the terrace. There are always nice interesting people to meet.
Before you know it you can not only surf like a pro but also have a bunch of new awesome friends!
Your room in the surfcamp
During the surfacademy you will share the room in the surfcamp with other participants of the surfacademy in Morocco. With a maximum of 6 persons you stay in a large comfortable room. All rooms have European beds, closets, and hot showers.
Common areas
Enjoy the beautiful common areas such as the rooftop terrace. Watch the sunset while drinking a Moroccan tea and meeting other like-minded surfers. Also you definitely need to try our fresh made delicious smoothies that our surfcamp restaurant is offering!
The meals during your stay with the surfacademy in Morocco
during your stay a daily delicious breakfast is served for you. Also on all surfdays there is a lunch and dinner prepaired for you by your chef. All our meals are based on a sportive lifestyle and with Moroccan influences. Are you veggie, or do you have allergies? No worries, we prepair meals that are based on your diet!
The surfcamp facilities
- fantastic view over the ocean! Check the waves from your bed!
- Small homestay where you get to know the staff and the guests
- Daily fun activities witch you can join (Yoga, sandboarding, henna night etc.)
- A tropical garden: relax in our hammocks or eat some oranges from the trees!
- Our surfcamp restaurant is offering meals and delicious drinks all day long
- A very happy and motivated team that is eager to share their deep passion of surfing and yoga with you!
The accommodation includes:
- WiFi in the whole surfcamp
- Clean towels & linen are provided
- 24/7 host available that helps you out with everything
- Daily delicious breakfast on the rooftop
- Unlimited using of all surfcamp services
- Choose between a shared room or private room!
Long stay / extended stay extra's
Staying in Morocco for multiple weeks is making this place really like home. Working from home? Or are you a digital nomad? We have the services to make yourself at home in our surfcamp in Morocco!
For long stay guest we offer many facilities to make your time in Morocco great!
- High speed internet to work from the internet
- Working areas
- Using a printer for free
- Every week clean bed linen & towels
The surf academy during a gap year in the surfcamp
A gap year is taken by many students to travel, discover new places and gain new experiences, before they fully immerse themselves in student life and start a new study.
The surf academy is a perfect option for gap year students because with the surf academy you get to experience a completely new culture, have a great experience of surfing, and at the same time meeting people from all over the world. You are on a active holiday and develop not only on a physical level but also your mind. After all, living abroad for a longer period of time does a lot for us and is really an enriching experience!
The surf academy is therefore extremely suitable for students and gap year programs. It is possible to participate in the program for (beginning) surfers as a solo traveler, or as a group: a university association, group of friends, or sports association.
Read more about traveling as group to the surfcamp in Morocco.
You can choose your starting and departing dates yourself, and everything is taken care of and arranged for you, so that you do not travel completely independently.
In addition to the surf academy, the surf camp also offers other trips that are suitable for gap year students. Read more about: the surf instructor course or the
The surfschool that prepairs you for a surf instructor certificate
The surf academy in Morocco is a surf school program that gives you constructive surf lessons at your level. When you participate in this surfcamp program you not only learn to surf like a pro, you also prepare yourself to obtain a surf instructor certificate!
Three times a year we offer the surf instructor course on fixed starting dates. Here you will learn everything you need to become an excellent surf instructor. At the end you will take an exam and obtain your diploma. Can’t you now during this period, or do you have less time? Then you can join the surf academy at any time and obtain your diploma at a later time!
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
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!
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
We can write you down on the reservation list, so we will inform you as soon as there will be a spot available again!
We really love to get to know everybody and offer a personal unique service. Normally we have around 5 till 15 guests. We have place for maximum 20 persons in our surfcamp.
Most of our guests are between 20 and 35 years old.
We always have single travelers staying for a surfholiday in our surfcamp in Morocco
60% of our guests are woman, 40% of our guests are man
We welcoming very often single travelers in our shared room. The avarage age in the shared room is between 18 and 35 years old. There are both man and womans traveling alone.
in our private rooms we welcoming couples, friends and in summertime a lot of families.
We are not a party surfcamp, so no parties all night long, we like to have a drink after dinner time and it is always possible to go out in Agadir.
From 22:00 – 08:00 we ask to respect the others and be quiet.
We have guests from all over Europe and the main language spoken is English
Most of the time we have more guests that staying for a longer period in our surfcamp. There is always a group of 3 -5 persons that are also on a long stay in our surf camp in Morocco!
