Surfing in Morocco

5 curated Surfing spots in Morocco, each with its own note and source.

Agadir

Souss-Massa · Best time: Oct–Apr · Beginner

A sandy beach break in a wide crescent bay sheltered by the harbour and the Kasbah hill, which keeps conditions protected and beginner-friendly. Summer's smaller surf from June to August is the easiest for learning. Paddle out early — mornings are calm or offshore, while the afternoon usually brings a sea breeze.

Sources: Sessions Travel

Imsouane

Agadir · Best time: Oct–Apr · Beginner

The Bay is a right-hand point over sand and rock that stands up slowly and runs for hundreds of metres across the bay, which is why beginners and longboarders end up here. North of the headland, Cathedral takes more NW and W swell and breaks faster, heavier and less forgivingly. Main season November to March, the least windy time of year.

Sources: Surf Atlas

Legzira

Souss-Massa · Best time: Oct–Apr · All levels

A mix of reef and beach break: the reef sends long rights that bend into the rocks and finish on the sand, while the beach throws up short, punchy peaks. Consistent NW swell October to March, with the reef best at mid to low tide. At very low tide the rocks get dangerously shallow, and rips run in places, so pick your entry point carefully.

Sources: Surf Atlas

Taghazout

Agadir · Best time: Oct–Apr · All levels

Right-hand points off rocky headlands define this stretch: Anchor Point runs long and fast and needs solid intermediate skills, Hash Point is a fatter right that works for all levels, and Panorama offers mellower, shorter shoulders. Season is November to March on N-NW Atlantic swell; summer turns onshore. Beginners are better off at Banana Beach or Devil's Rock.

Sources: Surf Atlas, Surf Maroc

Tamraght

Souss-Massa · Best time: Oct–Apr · Beginner

Sand-bottom learning territory: Banana Beach is a sheltered, usually small beach break with 30 to 40 metre runs both ways, and Devil's Rock offers A-frame peaks for all levels across 200 to 300 metres of sand. Banana Point, the right off the headland, stays smaller and fatter; the take-off sits right under the rocks, and the shoulder is the easier way in.

Sources: Surf Atlas, Berber Surf Camp, Easy Surf Maroc

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