Year-round Atlantic swell across five regions, from Taghazout's point breaks to Essaouira's wind-and-wave coast. Waverick's biggest country catalogue with real prices, verified camps and instant booking.
Compare campsThe Moroccan Atlantic is where Europe's surfers go in winter when their home breaks shut down. From October to April, consistent NW swells fire down a coastline that stretches from Rabat in the north past Essaouira, Imsouane, Taghazout and Tamraght, all the way to Dakhla on the edge of the Sahara. Water stays warm enough for a 3/2 mm most of the year. Lineups outside peak weeks stay light.
Each region has its own character. Taghazout is the surf capital: point breaks, daily surf culture, the most camps. Tamraght is its quieter neighbour. Imsouane has one of Africa's longest right-hand waves. Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki mix beach breaks with one of Morocco's best kitesurf zones. Rabat is the under-the-radar option for surfers who prefer city to surf town. Five regions, one country, one trip.
Eight named breaks, four regions. Pick the wave, the camp follows.
Africa's most famous right-hander. Holds 200-metre rides on a clean NW. Works October to April. Worth the early alarm.
One kilometre north of Anchor. Bigger, faster, heavier, reef bottom. Earned its name.
Long, mellow right with a forgiving wall. The intermediate's playground when Anchor is too big.
Next to Banana Point, picks up bigger swells. Rocky entry. Worth the early alarm when it's on.
Africa's longest right, 800 metres on a clean day. Forgiving paddle-out. Gets crowded by 11am.
The Bay's heavier neighbour. Faster, hollower, holds bigger swells when The Bay closes out.
Sand-bottom beach for learners. Trade winds turn it into a kitesurf zone in the afternoon.
Wide beach with shifting sandbars, 30 minutes from the airport. Surfable on most swells.
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Pick a region based on what matters most: wave quality, vibe, or what you do when the swell drops.
A long-established Taghazout camp with a strong yoga programme and a calm, healthy vibe. The breakfast spread alone is worth the booking. Great for solo travellers and couples who want surf without the hostel atmosphere.
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Run by Hassan and Beth since 2016 in Tamraght. Maximum 11 guests so you actually get to know the people you surf with. Six days of surf coaching included, sessions rotate across 15+ spots between Tamraght, Taghazout and beyond. Three meals a day, with a beach-packed lunch.
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Run by Yassine and his team in Banana Village between Taghazout and Tamraght: minutes from Banana Point and Devil's Rock. Coaching in groups of 4 max, level-grouped, capped at 12 guests. Tagine nights, beach lunches, sunsets on the terrace.
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Tamraght camp run by the Gota Dagua team (sister camps in Portugal). All-inclusive 7-night format: breakfast, 6 dinners + BBQ night, equipment, theory lesson with video analysis. Five minutes' walk to Anchor Point, Devil's Rock, and Banana Point.
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Led by Youssef: 20+ years coaching, certified by both the Moroccan and French Federations of Surf. Elsa manages the stay, Ahmed cooks tagines and couscous, Mohamed adds extra surf hours. Mixes structured lessons with day trips to nearby reefs when the swell direction changes.
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Family-run, max 12 guests, three floors with a rooftop terrace. Five minutes on foot from The Bay: the 800-metre wave that works for every level. Oussama runs the place; Abdo handles surf coaching. Free Surf rates if you don't need lessons, coaching tier if you do.
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Right in the heart of Imsouane village, with a 360° rooftop terrace looking over The Bay and Cathedral beach. Husein hosts personally and knows every local spot. Free Surf for self-sufficient surfers, or Surf Coaching when you want lessons. Calm, traveller-friendly, no nightlife.
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Two daily lessons in small groups, three local coaches, half pension. The widest add-on programme in the village: camel rides, quad biking, cooking classes. The only Sidi Kaouki camp currently carrying the Waverick featured badge.
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Twelve rooms with private bathrooms, traditional Moroccan detailing, rooftop terrace with ocean views. Houssam coaches, Pauline hosts, Chef Fatima cooks. Two minutes' walk to the beach.
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Same Holy team, same coach (Houssam), pool and Berber tent in the garden. Where solo travellers end up making friends over post-surf beers on the terrace. Cheaper dorm option vs the Beach House.
View camp →Compare the 3 Sidi Kaouki camps in our guide: Best surf camps near Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki.
Want to add kitesurf? Read Kitesurfing in Essaouira: schools, spots and best season.
A traditional Moroccan riad in Rabat's old medina, right next to the Kasbah des Oudaias. Run by Ilyass (12+ years coaching) and Nina (Dutch adventurer). Small groups, home-cooked Moroccan dinners with the family, surf coaching plus surf guiding for advanced surfers. Surf in the morning, mint tea in the kasbah at sunset.
View camp →Eleven Waverick camps, side by side.
| Camp | Region | Style | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun House | Taghazout | Surf + Yoga, B&B | €105 / 3n |
| Shaka Surf | Tamraght | Coaching, full board | €100 / 3n |
| Ohana Surf Morocco | Tamraght (Banana Village) | Surf + Yoga, full board | Quote |
| Gota Dagua | Tamraght | All-inclusive weekly | €609 / 7n |
| Travel Surf Morocco | Imsouane | Coaching + guiding | Quote |
| N'tona Surf Camp | Imsouane | Full board | €230 / 4n |
| Moon Surf House | Imsouane | Free Surf, coaching | Quote |
| Surf Les Vagues | Sidi Kaouki | Coaching, half pension | €243 / 3n |
| Holy Beach House | Sidi Kaouki | Boutique, full board | €261 / 3n |
| Holy Surf Camp | Sidi Kaouki | Surf + Yoga, dorms | €237 / 3n |
| Ilyana Surf House | Rabat | Coaching + guiding, full board | €135 |
Morocco surf works year-round, but the swell windows differ by region.
| Period | Swell | Crowds | Water | Wetsuit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct: Nov | Building NW swells | Light | 20 °C | 3/2 mm | Best season opener, all regions firing |
| Dec: Feb | Peak winter swells | Heaviest weeks Dec 22 – Jan 5 | 17 – 18 °C | 4/3 mm | Anchor Point, Killer Point, Imsouane |
| Mar: Apr | Tail end winter swells, cleaner mornings | Light | 18 – 19 °C | 3/2 mm | Sweet spot: quality + quiet |
| May: Sep | Smaller surf, learner-friendly | Light | 20 – 22 °C | Shorty / 3/2 mm | Beginners, Imsouane, kitesurf in Essaouira |
Morocco's biggest advantage over Spain, Portugal and France: it stays warm and surfable when European coasts are too cold. November to March is when most international surfers book.
Three airports, one country. Most camps include the transfer.
Main entry for Taghazout, Tamraght and Imsouane. Direct flights from London, Paris, Brussels, Madrid, Manchester and major Italian cities. Transfer to Taghazout: 30 min. Tamraght: 25 min. Imsouane: 2 hours.
Cheaper flights, longer drive. Marrakech to Taghazout is 3 hours. CTM bus runs daily for 200 MAD; private transfer 700 to 1,000 MAD.
For Sidi Kaouki. Direct flights from Paris, London Luton, Brussels. Transfer to Sidi Kaouki: 45 min, 200 MAD by taxi.
Train from the airport's underground station to Rabat in 40 minutes, 50 MAD.
Every Morocco camp on Waverick includes the basics, with packages stacking on top.
Most camps run two sessions a day in groups of 4–6, with boards matched to your level.
From B&B to full board: breakfast, packed beach lunches and family-style Moroccan dinners.
Dorms from €20/night up to private rooms with sea views. Pool at most camps.
Included or paid extra depending on the camp. Most arrange Agadir, Marrakech or Essaouira pickup.
Surf & Yoga packages at most camps. Bonus: hammam, cooking class, camel rides, quad biking, wingfoil.
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Oct to April: 3/2 mm full suit. December to February peak: 4/3 mm if you run cold. May to September: shorty or 2 mm. Rentals included at most camps.
Rentals included at most camps; day-rate 50 to 150 MAD. Bring your own if you're particular about your stick.
Visa-free 90 days for EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ. Passport valid 6 months. One board through customs, two if you're polite.
Currency is dirhams (MAD). 1 EUR is roughly 11 MAD. Cards work in Agadir and Rabat, less reliably in villages. Keep small bills for taxis and tagines.
Round up restaurant bills. 20 to 50 MAD for your surf instructor at the end of a stay. 5 MAD per coffee.
Paradise Valley, the Atlas foothills, Marrakech medina, Essaouira's UNESCO old town, hammam afternoons, Argan oil cooperatives. Most camps arrange transport.
All-inclusive packages with surf lessons and meals start around €100/night across the catalogue. Budget dorm options run from €30/night. Expect €500–700 for a 7-night full-board surf camp in peak season.
For wave quality and consistency, Taghazout's Anchor Point on a clean NW swell is the country's most famous wave. Imsouane has Africa's longest right-hand. For beginners, Sidi Kaouki and Imsouane's Bay are the most forgiving. Read the breakdown by region.
October to April for the bigger swells: that's when point breaks like Anchor Point fire. Shoulder months (October-November and March-April) are the sweet spot: solid surf without the holiday crowds. May to September is smaller surf but warmer water, ideal for beginners.
No. Camps run beginner programmes year-round. Sidi Kaouki, Imsouane's Bay and the beach breaks at Taghazout are forgiving. Most camps offer beginner-to-intermediate coaching with small groups and progressive lesson structure. If you're advanced and want to surf points without lessons, look for Surf Guiding or Free Surf packages.
Three airports cover most of the country: Agadir (AGA) for Taghazout/Tamraght/Imsouane, Marrakech (RAK) for inland transfers, and Essaouira-Mogador (ESU) for Sidi Kaouki. Most camps include or arrange airport pickups. Direct flights from London, Paris, Brussels, Madrid, and several Italian cities to Agadir or Essaouira.
Essaouira is Morocco's wind sports hub: April to October trade winds, dedicated kite zone on the city beach, certified schools (Ocean Vagabond, IKO/VDWS). Le Hameau des Cascades 35 km south offers wingfoil coaching. Dakhla is a flat-water lagoon for kitesurfing: coming to Waverick soon. Read the Essaouira kitesurf guide.
3/2 mm wetsuit (winter: 4/3 mm), board if you have one (most camps include rentals), sunscreen, a warm layer for evenings (deserts get cold at night), and modest clothing for medina visits. Cash in dirhams for taxis, tagines and tea: cards work in cities but not in the small villages.
Yes: Morocco is the multi-activity surf country. Camps offer yoga, hammam, cooking classes, camel rides, quad biking, day trips to Marrakech, hiking, and wind sports. Sidi Kaouki camps are especially set up for combo trips. The Hameau des Cascades adds hiking to nearby waterfalls.
24 camps across 5 regions. Real prices, verified reviews, and direct booking. Whatever your level or budget, there's a Morocco camp that fits.
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