The Morocco surf blog
Written from the water and the road, not from a keyword tool
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Morocco for Intermediate Surfers | Beyond the Beginner Bays
The guide for surfers who already stand up: which Moroccan points to progress onto, in what order, and what actually holds intermediates back.
Surf Fitness: How to Prepare Before a Morocco Surf Trip
What to train in the six weeks before a surf trip so day four does not end your week. Paddling endurance, mobility, and the exercises that actually transfer.
Which Moroccan Desert From a Surf Trip? Chebbi or Chigaga
Five places are sold as "the Sahara" and they are wildly different. Which one actually fits on the end of a surf week in Taghazout or Agadir.
Essaouira or Taghazout? Choosing Your Morocco Surf Base
Two very different Moroccan surf towns compared honestly — waves, wind, culture, cost, crowds, getting there and exactly who each one suits.
Winter Surfing in Morocco | November to February Guide
Winter is the best surf season in Morocco and the coldest desert season. Swell, water temperature, crowds, Christmas pricing and what to pack.
What a Surf Camp in Morocco Really Costs in 2027
A line-by-line breakdown of what a week at a Morocco surf camp costs, including the extras that never appear on the headline price.
Taghazout to Essaouira Surf Road Trip | Every Stop
The 175 km coastal drive north from Taghazout to Essaouira, stop by stop — Imsouane, Tamri, the Timlalin dunes, argan country and where to surf on the way.
Marrakech on a Surf Trip | What to Do With Two Days
How to fit Marrakech into a Morocco surf trip — what to see in two days, where to stay, how to handle the medina, and getting between the city and the coast.
Family Surf Holiday in Morocco | Kids, Lessons and Logistics
Planning a Morocco surf trip with children — what age can start, which beaches suit families, accommodation, the desert question, and what to expect day to day.
Surf Photography Morocco | Gear, Settings, Vantage Points
How to photograph surfing on the Moroccan coast — the best vantage points, camera settings, phone techniques, water housings, and the light at each spot.
A Sahara Camp Night After a Surf Week: What to Really Expect
Arrival to sunrise at a Berber camp in Erg Chebbi — tents, food, cold, power, bathrooms and the night sky, written for people coming off a surf week.
Surf Camp or Hotel in Morocco? An Honest Comparison
Surf camp, riad, hostel or hotel — which suits your trip. Costs, social dynamics, flexibility and who each option genuinely fits.
Surf Coast to Merzouga: The Desert Route, Stop by Stop
Every stop from the surf coast to the Sahara — Marrakech, Tizi n'Tichka, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todra — with distances and honest driving times.
Solo Travel in Morocco: An Honest Guide for First-Timers
What solo travel in Morocco is actually like — cities versus coast, safety, cost, meeting people, and advice for women travelling alone.
Sahara Stargazing on a Surf Trip: Timing Moon and Swell
Timing a desert night for the best sky — moon phases, Milky Way season, phone photography — and how to put it on the days the surf is flat anyway.
What to Pack for a Morocco Surf Trip (and What to Leave)
A packing list calibrated to the real conditions — cool Atlantic water, hot afternoons, cold desert nights — plus what not to bring.
One Week in Morocco: Four Itineraries That Actually Work
Four realistic seven-day Morocco itineraries — surf-focused, surf and Sahara, culture and coast, and mountains — with honest driving times.
Surf Etiquette in Morocco: Lineup Rules and Local Respect
The written and unwritten rules of surfing in Morocco — priority, paddling out, localism at the points, and cultural etiquette on land.
Paradise Valley Morocco: Where Surfers Go on a Flat Day
Paradise Valley near Agadir — the pools, the walk in, cliff jumping, when there is water, and why it is the right thing to do on a day with no waves.
Agadir Airport to Taghazout: All Transfer Options
Every way to get from Agadir Al Massira airport to the surf villages — taxi, transfer, bus and car hire — with real costs and times.
Moroccan Food on a Surf Trip: What You Will Actually Eat
Tagine, couscous Fridays, msemen, mint tea and Atlantic fish — what surf camp food in Morocco is really like, plus advice for dietary needs.
What Wetsuit for Morocco? Water Temperatures Month by Month
Morocco water temperatures by month and the right wetsuit thickness for each. Why the Atlantic here is colder than the latitude suggests.
Morocco Practicalities: Visas, Money, SIMs and Tipping
The admin side of a Morocco trip — entry requirements, dirhams and ATMs, local SIM cards, tipping norms and what to do about Ramadan.
How to Read a Morocco Surf Forecast (Beginner-Friendly)
Wave height, period, swell direction and wind explained in plain language, with the combinations that make or ruin a session in Morocco.
Why Yoga Belongs on a Surf Trip (It Is Not Just Marketing)
The specific reasons yoga helps surfers — shoulder recovery, thoracic mobility, breath control and paddling endurance — and what a session involves.
Your First Surf Lesson: What Actually Happens
A step-by-step account of a first surf lesson in Morocco — the beach briefing, the first wave, the mistakes everyone makes, and how it feels.
Is Morocco Safe for a Surf Trip? A Straight Answer
Practical safety for a Morocco surf trip: water hazards, road travel, health, scams, women travelling alone and what actually goes wrong.
How to Choose a Surf Camp in Morocco: 8 Questions to Ask
Eight questions that separate a good Morocco surf camp from a bad one, with the answers you should hear and the red flags that follow.