By Steeve
Taghazout is small. Four or five proper surf shops sit within a five-minute walk of each other, a couple of Waverick surf schools loan gear when you book a lesson, and two of Morocco’s best-known shapers work out of Tamraght, a 10 DH grand taxi away. Rental runs 10 to 15 euros a day for a foamie or shortboard, weekly discounts standard. Bringing your own board only pays off if you’re staying 10+ days, or you ride a niche shape, because airline fees run 60 to 100 euros each way.
Run the numbers on stay length, the board you want under your feet, and what you’d pay to fly it in.
| Trip length | Your skill | Board type wanted | Airline fee approx | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 days | Any | Foamie or shortboard | EUR 60 to 100 each way | Rent locally |
| 7 to 10 days | Beginner / improver | Foamie, funboard | EUR 60 to 100 each way | Rent locally |
| 10 to 21 days | Intermediate / advanced | Standard shortboard | EUR 80 to 100 each way | Close call, rental still cheaper |
| 10+ days | Any | Niche shape (7’+ longboard, fish) | EUR 80 to 100 each way | Bring your own |
| 3 weeks + | Any | Anything | EUR 60 to 100 each way | Bring your own (or buy used here) |
Walk the main coast road and you’ll pass most of them. Shops cycle their stock every season so the rental fleet is generally in decent shape.
On the main coast road, short walk from the Anchor Point break. The TripAdvisor-listed shop most riders hit first. Shortboards, longboards, wetsuits, leashes, wax. Daily rates with weekly discounts. Helpful staff, fair prices, decent quiver if you walk in early. Cash or card.
Central Taghazout, off the main drag. Smaller, friendlier, local shop feel. Boards, wetsuits, accessories. Active on Instagram so you can DM ahead to check what’s on the rack. Cash preferred.
A handful of pop-up style spots sit near Anchor Point and Devil’s Rock. Cheaper than the proper shops (think 80 to 100 DH a day), less selection, and the boards are usually well-loved. Fine for a casual session, ask your camp staff which ones are running this month because the names rotate.
These aren’t rental shops. Book a lesson and your board plus wetsuit come with the session. For free-surf time outside class, you’ll still need to rent from one of the shops above. Three Waverick partners run lessons out of Taghazout.
Based in Taghazout Village, run by Ishin and his team. Prices are public and reasonable: 250 DH for a single lesson, 700 DH for a pack of three, 1100 DH for five, and one-on-one coaching is +100 DH per hour on top. Each session covers your board, wetsuit, lockers, and changing rooms. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and dry clothes for after. If the ocean’s not playing ball, they’ll reschedule rather than push you out in bad conditions. Book Ishin Surf School.
Nabil runs a flexible setup that doesn’t stick to one beach. He’ll check the forecast in the morning and bring the group to whichever spot is firing that day, whether that’s Anchor Point, Devil’s Rock, Banana, or further down the coast. Good fit if you’d rather chase the swell than wait for it to come to you. Book Mobile Surfschool Taghazout.
Abdul is a local coach focused on intermediate and advanced riders who want to actually improve, not just paddle out and have a laugh. Expect video review, technique feedback, and proper progression sessions. Not the place for a first ever lesson. Book it when you’ve got the basics down and want someone calling out what your back foot is doing wrong. Book Surf Coaching with Abdul.
Tamraght sits about 10 km south of Taghazout. A grand taxi runs you down for 10 DH per seat, takes 15 minutes door to door. That’s where the shapers are.
Fahd runs an old-school workshop where you can watch boards being shaped from foam blank to finished glass job. Gear and accessories on sale too (no clothing), so it doubles as a surf shop with character. Drop in, ask, he’ll show you around. Real surf-craft, no marketing fluff.
Tarik is a local legend. Moved up from Rabat years ago, built a reputation for repairs and custom shapes with proper attention to detail. Cracked rail, snapped nose, leaking ding? Drop it off, give him a few days, ride it back home as good as new. He shapes from scratch too if you want something built around your weight and the waves you actually surf.
Prices are pretty consistent across the proper shops. Huts undercut by a couple of euros but the board condition reflects it. Most rentals ask for a passport copy or a 50 to 100 EUR deposit.
| Item | Daily rate | Weekly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foamie (8 ft) | EUR 10 to 12 | EUR 55 to 70 | Best beginner option, plenty available |
| Shortboard | EUR 12 to 15 | EUR 65 to 85 | Range of sizes, ask for last year’s stock |
| Funboard (7 to 7’6) | EUR 12 to 15 | EUR 65 to 85 | Good improver shape, in short supply |
| Longboard (9 ft +) | EUR 15 to 20 | EUR 85 to 110 | Limited stock, reserve ahead |
| Fish | EUR 12 to 15 | EUR 65 to 85 | Niche, only a few shops carry them |
| Wetsuit 3/2 mm | EUR 5 to 8 | EUR 30 to 45 | Often bundled with board rental |
If you’re matching board to skill correctly, you’ll progress faster and have more fun. If you’re not, you’ll spend a week getting dragged sideways and wonder what went wrong.
Beginner: foamie, 7 to 8 ft. Wide, buoyant, easy to paddle, and forgiving when you nose-dive. Don’t try to skip the foamie phase. Everyone surfs better when they spend a week on one first.
Improver: funboard (7 to 7’6) or longboard (9 ft +). You’re catching waves but not yet turning hard. A funboard gives you the speed-and-stability balance to start angling and pumping.
Intermediate: mid-length or shortboard 6’2 to 6’8. You’re paddling for set waves, drawing lines, and starting to layer turns. This is the size band where rentals get more interesting because shops stock more variety.
Advanced: shortboard 5’10 to 6’2 or a fish for the smaller days. You know your dimensions already. Walk in with a measurement in mind and ask what they’ve got.
Pack light, the village isn’t formal. Here’s the full kit list.
Water sits around 16 to 22 degrees year-round, so you’re suited up most of the time. Quick read: November to March wants a 3/2 mm, April and October you can get away with a 2 mm shorty or springsuit, June to September boardies and a rash vest most days.
For a month-by-month breakdown, read Do you need a wetsuit in Taghazout?.
Surfboard fees vary wildly by carrier. Budget airlines hit you hardest. Some carriers cap board length and weight; check before you book.
| Airline | Surfboard fee (each way) | Size limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | EUR 60 to 90 | Up to 200 cm, 20 kg | Pre-book online, double at the airport |
| EasyJet | EUR 55 to 85 | Up to 277 cm, 32 kg | Counts as oversized luggage |
| Royal Air Maroc | EUR 50 to 75 | Up to 270 cm, 23 kg | Sometimes free as part of sports gear allowance |
| TAP Air Portugal | EUR 60 to 80 | Up to 277 cm, 32 kg | Pre-book at booking, surf-friendly carrier |
| British Airways | EUR 65 to 100 | Up to 277 cm, 23 kg | Often included if within standard bag allowance |
| Lufthansa | EUR 80 to 150 | Up to 277 cm, 32 kg | Pricier but solid handling, less ding risk |
Add EUR 60 to 100 each way, double it for the return, and you’re often into rental territory before you’ve left home.
If you’re trying to work out whether to rent, buy used, or ship gear from home, this gives you a side-by-side.
| Item | Rent (per week) | Buy new | Buy used (Taghazout) | Repair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foamie (8 ft) | EUR 55 to 70 | EUR 250 to 400 | EUR 100 to 180 | EUR 20 to 40 |
| Shortboard | EUR 65 to 85 | EUR 500 to 800 | EUR 150 to 280 | EUR 30 to 80 |
| Wetsuit 3/2 mm | EUR 30 to 45 | EUR 150 to 300 | EUR 50 to 100 | EUR 15 to 25 (zip / seam) |
| Ding repair | n/a | n/a | n/a | EUR 15 to 40 (Tarik / Fahd) |
| Fin replacement | n/a | EUR 40 to 90 per set | EUR 15 to 35 per fin | EUR 10 (fin plug repair) |
Taghazout center puts you within a five-minute walk of every shop on this list and within range of Ishin Surf School. If you want lessons, daily rentals, and walkable cafes between sessions, base here.
Tamraght sits closer to Fahd’s Factory and Tarik Zrilida, which matters more for repairs or custom shapes. Accommodation runs cheaper, vibe is quieter. Grand taxi into Taghazout is 10 DH and 15 minutes, so you’re never far from the action.
For a deeper comparison, read Is it better to stay in Tamraght or Taghazout?. Want to see the breaks first? 10 best surf spots in Taghazout lays out the lineup. Ready to book a stay? Browse Taghazout surf camps.
For trips under 10 days, rent. Airline fees of 60 to 100 euros each way (so 120 to 200 round trip) easily beat a week of rental at 55 to 85 euros. Bring your own if you’re staying 10+ days, ride a niche shape (longboard 7’+, fish, mid-length), or you’ve got a custom board you trust and don’t want to compromise on.
The hut-style rentals near Anchor Point and Devil’s Rock undercut the proper shops, running roughly 80 to 100 DH a day (around 8 to 10 euros). The trade-off: fewer board choices and well-used stock. For a casual session in small clean conditions, fine. For a proper week of surfing, go to Anchor Point Surf Shop or Almugar Surf Shop and pay a couple of euros more for better kit.
At Ishin Surf School: 250 DH for one lesson, 700 DH for a pack of three, 1100 DH for five. One-on-one coaching adds 100 DH per hour. Board, wetsuit, lockers, and changing rooms are included. Other Taghazout schools sit in a similar range. Lesson packs save you 15 to 25 percent versus single sessions.
Head to Tamraght, 10 km south. Fahd’s Factory and Tarik Zrilida both handle repairs, from small dings to snapped rails. Turnaround is usually 2 to 4 days. Prices run 15 to 40 euros depending on the damage. A grand taxi to Tamraght costs 10 DH and takes about 15 minutes.
Yes, most of the year. November to March: 3/2 mm fullsuit. April and October: 2 mm shorty or springsuit. June to September: boardies and a rash vest are usually enough, though early morning sessions still feel chilly. See our month-by-month wetsuit guide for the full breakdown.
A soft-top foamie, 7 to 8 ft. Wide, stable, and forgiving. Don’t be tempted by a shortboard because it looks cool; you’ll spend a week on your face. Most rental shops have a row of foamies right at the front. Ask for one matched to your height, then come back for something smaller once you can stand up consistently.
Yes. Most shops offer monthly rates around 150 to 250 euros for a standard shortboard, longboards slightly more. Ask for the monthly price up front (not the daily rate multiplied by 30) and check whether wetsuit and leash are bundled. For stays beyond a month, buying used and reselling at the end of your trip often works out cheaper.
Yes. Used boards turn up at most shops in the 100 to 280 euro range depending on shape, brand, and condition. Tarik Zrilida and Fahd in Tamraght also sometimes have second-hand stock or trade-ins. Long-term travellers often buy a used board on arrival and resell it through the camp or on local Facebook groups before flying home, recovering 60 to 80 percent of what they paid.
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