Surfing in Morocco
Morocco has a host of great surfing beaches
Morocco offers spectacular waves at any time of the year. And this comes along with great landscapes to admire, a fascinating culture to discover and a tasty and exotic cuisine to sample.
There are 2,000 km of coastline, most of which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It’s only the north coast of Morocco which lies beside the Mediterranean.
Morocco’s surfing capital is Taghazout, located 19 km from Agadir and 270 km south-west of Marrakech. You can check out our Club Med guide to discover all the best surf spots in Morocco. There’s also lots of useful information about the best time to travel to Morocco to make the most of all that sea and surf.
Taghazout, Morocco’s surfing Mecca
Just 22 km north of Agadir, this is the ideal place for surfing. There’s such a variety of waves here that both beginners and advanced surfers can be sure to find the optimum tide and wind conditions. Devil’s Rock, La Source, Killer Point and Draculas are just some of the local spots which have become famous around the world.
Safi, on the road to Essaouira
Safi is one of those destinations mainstream tourism often tends to forget. But it’s reputation as a great surf spot in Morocco is down to the mild climate and the sheer power of the rolling Atlantic Ocean which this town overlooks. Here, you can try out The Garden, the most powerful tube wave in Morocco, which is several hundred metres long. And if you want to learn how to surf, the Safi Surf Club can offer basic lessons, or more advanced tuition if you want to improve.
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Dakhla, the sports village
Dakhla borders the Sahara desert, and is a real must for all surfers. Nestled on a peninsula with only 14 km between the ocean waves and a tranquil lagoon, Dakhla offers visitors beaches and a choice of places to meet for surfing and kitesurfing. Foum Labouir beach and Pointe de l'Or are just a few of the places to visit.
Oualidia, ideal for families
The city of Oualidia is a magnificent tourist destination in its own right, thanks in particular to its beautiful beach. But tourists also visit Oualidia for its ideal surfing conditions as well as its wonderful landscape.
For families travelling together, this would be a very convenient spot for the children to learn to surf. Oualidia’s bay and lagoon are ideal places to learn to surf because the waves pass through a narrow channel before entering the lagoon to break on a sandy island. So these waves are smaller and less powerful, which creates safe and protected conditions for those young budding surfers to learn the ropes.
Mirleft, the small Berber town
Known for its beautiful, tranquil beaches, the city of Mirleft is located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the mountains.
Five of Mirleft’s seven beaches seem to be just made for surfing, and you’ll come across plenty of surfers here looking for the best place, the perfect spot, and that perfect wave.
When to go surfing in Morocco ?
The ideal conditions for surfing Morocco come during the winter – that’s our European winter – from the end of September right through to the beginning of April.
But having said that, there are still plenty of waves to be found during the summer if you prefer to take your seasonal break at that time. The Agadir region basks in a mild and welcoming climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine each year.
