Surf Guide
Surf Guide: Learn to Surf and Plan Your Morocco Trip
Surf tips from local coaches in Tamraght and Morocco trip planning: technique, forecasts, boards, etiquette, when to go and what to pack.
Practical articles for beginners and improving surfers, with examples from the spots around Tamraght and Taghazout. They fall into two groups, and the filter below switches between them.
Learn to surf covers the basics in and out of the water: the pop-up, choosing a board, the rules of the lineup and how to read a surf forecast.
Plan your trip helps you get ready for Morocco: the best months to come, what to pack and what to expect from your first surf trip.
Looking for a specific wave? The surf spots guide has every spot from Anchor Point to Imsouane, with the swell, wind and tide each one needs.
Which Surfboard Should a Beginner Ride?
Foamie, longboard or mini-mal? How to choose the right surfboard as a beginner, and why a good-condition board matters.
Best Time to Surf in Morocco (Month by Month)
When to surf in Morocco: swell season, water temperature, wetsuit thickness and crowds month by month around Taghazout.
Your First Surf Trip to Morocco: Beginner's Guide
Planning your first surf trip to Morocco? Levels, lessons, safety, what a surf camp week looks like and how fast you will progress.
How to Pop Up on a Surfboard: Step by Step
How to pop up on a surfboard: hand position, timing and the most common beginner mistakes, with drills you can practise on land.
How to Read a Surf Forecast: Swell, Period, Wind and Tide
Learn to read a surf forecast: swell height and period, wind direction, tide, and what they mean for beginner waves.
Surf Etiquette: The Rules of the Lineup
Surf etiquette every beginner should know: right of way, dropping in, paddling back out and respecting locals.
What to Pack for a Surf Trip to Morocco
Packing list for a surf trip to Morocco: wetsuit, sun protection, clothes for cold evenings and what you can rent locally.