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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.

Pack light. Around Tamraght and Taghazout you can rent boards and wetsuits, buy wax and sunscreen, and find a pharmacy in every village. What you can’t buy as easily are the things you need for your own comfort: a good sunscreen for your face, something warm for the evenings, and the right documents.

This list is for the coast between Agadir and Taghazout. The north of Morocco and the mountains are colder.

Surf gear

  • Wetsuit. The water is about 17 °C in February and 21 °C from July to October. A 3/2 covers most of the year, and a 2 mm suit is enough in summer; in winter some surfers prefer a 4/3. See the month-by-month table in the best time to surf in Morocco. At a surf camp the wetsuit is usually included, so you may not need your own.
  • Board. Only bring one if you already surf well and have your own board bag. Airlines charge for boards, and rental boards are easy to find. Not sure what size to rent? Read which surfboard a beginner should ride.
  • Lycra or rash vest. Handy in summer, when it’s warm enough to surf without a wetsuit, and against rubbing under a wetsuit.
  • Wax and leash. Surf shops on the main road and at the beaches sell both.

Sun protection

The sun is strong all year, and it is reflected off the water. Sunburn under a wetsuit, where the neoprene rubs, is painful and can keep you out of the water for days.

  • SPF 50+ sun stick for your face. A stick stays on much longer in the water than cream. It comes off easily with any vegetable oil.
  • Waterproof sunscreen, SPF 50, for your body.
  • Sunglasses, a cap or hat, and lip balm with SPF.

Clothes

  • Light clothes for the day: T-shirts, shorts, a summer dress or light trousers.
  • Something warm for the evenings: a sweatshirt or a jacket. From October to March the evenings on a rooftop can be cool, and air temperatures drop after sunset.
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the village, the souk and excursions. Swimwear is fine on the beach and at the surf camp, but not in the streets. See local customs.
  • Flip-flops or sandals, and a pair of trainers for walks and excursions.
  • A beach towel. Many guesthouses provide bath towels, but check whether they also give towels for the beach.

Documents and money

  • Passport. EU, UK, US and many other passport holders can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Rules depend on your nationality, and so does how long your passport must still be valid, so check your government’s travel advice before you book.
  • Travel insurance that covers surfing. Many policies exclude it unless you ask.
  • Bank card and some euros in cash. Morocco runs on cash, and the dirham is a closed currency, so you get it after you arrive. There are ATMs in Tamraght and at Agadir airport. The money chapter of the Tamraght guide has the details.

Electronics

  • Plug adapter if you need one. Morocco uses type C and E sockets (two round pins), at 220 V and 50 Hz. Most of mainland Europe needs no adapter; the UK, Ireland and North America do.
  • Power bank and charging cables.
  • Phone. A local SIM costs around 20 MAD, with 10 GB of data for about 100 MAD. Bring your passport to buy one. See phone and internet.

Health

  • Your own medicines, with enough for the whole trip.
  • Plasters and antiseptic for small cuts from rocks or fins.
  • Rehydration salts in case of an upset stomach.

Pharmacies in Tamraght sell most European medicines, and pharmacists give good advice. Don’t drink the tap water: bring a reusable bottle and refill it with bottled or filtered water.

What you don’t need

  • A lot of cash in dirhams before you travel: you can’t buy them at home.
  • A hair dryer, if your accommodation has one; ask before you pack.
  • Heavy winter clothes: even in January the days are usually around 20 °C.

Packing at a surf camp

At Travel Surf Nature in Tamraght you can leave even more at home. Boards and 3/2 wetsuits are included in the packages, bath towels are provided, drinking water is unlimited at the house, on the beach and on the way, and there is a hair dryer. Every package includes the transfer from Agadir airport. See the surf camp or send your dates on WhatsApp.