Surf and volunteering in Morocco
Really get to know the authentic Morocco in 4 weeks
by going surfing, helping to give surf lessons to underprivileged
children, you will hike through the oases of Paradise
Valley, by visiting the metropolis of Marrakesh, and going on a fantastic road trip through Morocco!
From 525€ per week
Activities and surf
- Surflessons
- Volunteering work in social projects
- paradise valley
- 4 days road trip
- Marrakesh
- Breakfast, lunch dinner
Accommodation
- Shared room in the surfcamp in Morocco
This trip is for beginner surfers and intermediate surfers
Trip duration
- 4 weeks (28 nights)
Suitable for single travelers and gap year students
The surf and volunteering program in brief:
- 4 weeks full of adventure
- From 18 years
- Travel with other international participants
- Surfing, nature, volunteering and city trip
- +/- 15 to 20 hours a week volunteer work
A super cool program in which you really get to know the authentic Morocco in 4 weeks by learning to surf a and by helping to give surf lessons to underprivileged people children. Also you will go hiking through the oases of Paradise Valley, visit the metropolis of Marrakesh, and going on a fantastic road trip through Morocco to the South!
Every week you help for at least 2 days as a volunteer in the surf project. That’s how you can contribute to these charities and learn about the stories and faces of the real Morocco. You will learn to surf from a national surfing champion on the most beautiful beaches in Morocco. And the other days are filled with the best activities to discover Morocco. Are you sporty and an adventure seeker? Do you also love to get in contact with locals? Then this is a fantastic program for you!
Highlights of the surf and volunteering program
6. Sandboarding in the Small Sahara
Who is this trip suitable for:
Are you sporty and adventurous? Are you also excited to experience the real Morocco? get to know and contribute to social projects? Grab your chance now and sign up for this trip!
- 18+ trip
- Alone or with friends
- You can speak basic English
- You are sporty and adventurous
The program of the surf and volunteer program
Week 1:
In the first week of your stay in Morocco you will get to know Morocco better. On the first day as
when you arrive you can acclimatize and you will be welcomed by the team. Also you go your travel companions
get to know better during the BBQ in the evening.
Week 2:
In the second week you will do volunteer work for two days, have 3 surf lessons and a
fantastic trip to the little Sahara to go sandboarding!
Week 3:
In the third week we will visit the big city of Marrakesh and we will help give surf lessons
to children of Surf Association Anza
Week 4:
In the last week of your trip to Morocco you will take a breathtaking road trip through the mountains
with as final destination Legzira. At the end of the week we have a farewell dinner
and on the day of departure you will be taken back to the airport.
The accommodation during the volunteering program
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 for support
In marrakesh we will stay in a beautiful Riad and during our road trip to Legzira we will stay at a number of more basic locations where we will again stay in shared rooms.
The surf lessons during the surf and volunteering program
Because at the end of week 3 you will help giving surf lessons to underprivileged children from the
mountains of Morocco you will master the basics of surfing in the first weeks. The surf lesson days start at 10:00 and end around 16:00. You will surf on one of the surfspots in the area where the waves are best. You get surf lessons from national surf champion Zouhir and his team who are all ISA certified.
Surflessons for beginner surfers
Surfing on different surfspots every day!
Volunteer project: Surf Association
In this project underprivileged children from the area and the mountains are supported through means of surf lessons. The children do not always go to school and extra activities cannot continue their family to be paid. Surfing therefore remains an unattainable sport for many children in Morocco. By making surfing possible for the children, they can develop their self-confidence enlarge. During the surf lessons, the children also learn a lot in a playful way. This is how to get English lessons, they learn the importance of studying and work on their motivation. Things that really important for their later life! The last surf lesson day you will be prepared for the project. During this project you work together with the surf instructors and you can give one on one guidance to the kids. You will help in the water with the kids, helping push the surfboards from the children, motivate the children, help with the games and teach simple English to
the children, for example by having a short conversation with the child.
Legzira beach clean up
As surfers and travelers we love the ocean. All life comes from the sea. Unfortunately there comes more and more plastic for the ocean, which poses a major threat to the entire “system de soil”. Unfortunately, a lot of plastic comes from Africa. Third world countries where waste disposal system is not yet sufficiently in order, and where the unskilled population does not have the knowledge about the danger of plastic. Especially in countries where until recently we mainly ate from our own garden became, but now that more and more plastic is around the food is a great danger. We are going help clean up a beach in the area. We won’t just be the beach leave it clean, we also raise awareness among the local population.
What is included in the surf and volunteer project in Morocco?
- 28 nights accommodation in oceanview surfcamp in shared room
- Breakfast every morning
- Lunch on the activity days
- 20x dinner
- 7 surf lessons from a pro-surfer with surfequipment
- Day trip hike to waterfalls Paradise Valley
- Sandboarding in the Little Sahara
- Two days trip to Marrakech
- four day road trip through the mountains to Legzira
- Participation in 3 volunteer projects
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Exclusive:
- Airline tickets
- Additional participation in activities
- Personal expenses: Purchases in the markets, extra excursions, extra nights, etc.
- Additional meals and drinks
- Insurance
Prices Surf & volunteering program
525€ per week
€2100 for 4 weeks participation in the surf project
Extras to add to your surf instructor package:
- Yogalessons: 10 lessons for € 100
- Stay in a private single room for 1 month: € 420
Start dates volunteering surf project:
The surf and volunteering project is starting in 2023 on the following dates. It is possible to arrive a few days earlier and book extra nights at the surfcamp.
- 9 Jan. till 6 Feb. 2023
- 13 feb. till 13 Mar. 2023
- 24 Apr till 22 May 2023
- 29 May till 26 Jun 2023
- 4 Sept till 2 Oct 2023
- 9 Oct till 6 Nov 2023
- 13 Nov till 04 Dec 2023
A surfadventure is waiting for you!
Extra activities during the surf and volunteer project in Morocco
Paradise Valley
In the first week you will take a breathtaking hike along the oases and waterfalls of Paradise Valley. You can swim in the river and for the daredevils it is also possible to cliff jump. On day 6 go you to the markets of Agadir, here you can discover the real life of Morocco.
Extra activities during the surf and volunteer project in Morocco
Sandboarding in the Small Sahara
Your trip to Morocco is not complete if you have not seen the sand dunes of Morocco. With this trip we go to the small Sahara which is right on the sea. We’re going to walk here and try to sandboarding during sunset. Great for souvenir photos!
Extra activities during the surf and volunteer project in Morocco
Visit beautiful Marrakesh
Marrakesh is a major city of Morocco and this city is world famous among tourists. Marrakech is excellent for shopping! We leave in the early morning to
Marrakesh because the drive through the mountains takes 4 hours. We visit the large square Djemaa El Fna, after which we continue independently to go shopping in the souks or the touristic highlights such as: visit the garden of Yves Saint Laurent or a tannery. We sleep in a so-called riad. A family house with courtyard garden. The next day we still have all morning in Marrakesh after which we leave around 14:00 for our main residence
Extra activities during the surf and volunteer project in Morocco
Roadtrip trough the mountains
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. Our final destination for the day is Tafraout. A village in the Anti Atlas where we will spend the night in a simple accommodation. The next morning we visit the colored mountains in Tafraout, after which we continue towards Tiznit and Mirleft. We will spend the night here on the beach in small bungalows. The next morning we start with our beach tour towards Legzira where we can visit the special beaches with rock formations visit and where we stay all day. At the end of the day we leave for our bungalows and we end the day with a campfire. We have the last day of our road trip the morning in Mirleft, after which we drive back to our around noon accommodation in Taghazout.
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 and volunteering program 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 and volunteering program we have a minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 10 participants.
Coming before the surf and volunteering program 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!