Things To Know About Surfing In Morocco!

Travelers from all over the world have made Morocco their top destination, particularly during the ripe Moroccan surf season. This area of land is incredibly well-known for its vibrant shorelines, exciting waves, and superb surfing opportunities. If you haven't yet had the chance to take a surfing vacation in Morocco, you should add it to your list of travel priorities right now. Morocco today features a wide array of surfing sites thanks to its long sports history.

People frequently waste time trying to figure out where to go during the Moroccan surf season since they are unclear about the locations. This article will provide you with a brief guide to start your surfing trip in Morocco. Let's have a look.

 

Which is the best season for surfing in Morocco?

September to March can be the perfect time to enjoy surfing season in Morocco. You will find warm air temperatures and relatively warm water. The cool North Atlantic winds hit the reefbreaks. Autumn and Spring seasons also provide you with similar conditions. The place is not crowded at this time. On the summer days, surfers do not like the strong winds.

While moving towards the Taghazout zone, you can reach Agardir. It takes 25 minutes to arrive at this place from Taghazout. However, travelers can find affordable round-trip flights to reach these places.

 

Know more about the town

 

Several surfers travel to Taghazout every year. Previously, Taghazout was fishing village, and today, it mini-town where you can find accomodations, cafes, and shops. You will also notice bohemian vibe in this town. Morocco is one of the Muslim nations, and you should respect their culture.

 

Ensure that you have knees and shoulders. You may also look for a comfortable beachwear. It is to be noted that Taghazout has no ATM. Still, you do not need to carry cash because you will be able to use your card for everything.

More tips for surfing in Morocco

You can bring any board that suits you. The board with a fishy twin is available in smaller size. On the contrary, there are also boards with rounded tails. From Taghazout, you can reach Marrakech within 3 hours. You can choose high-performance boards for windy days.

What will you wear during your surfing session? The water temperature level can range from

16 to 23°C. A wetsuit is essential for surfing in Morocco.

Along the coastline of Agardir and Essaouira and Agadir, water temperatures can be above 20°C in the late summer season. The temperature can drop to around 16-18°C during the mid-winter season. In May, there is a rise in water temperature. But, in October, water gets cooler.

While surfing in the early morning, you can wear a 3/2mm wetsuit. Although you put on your swimwear, you will chill on the sea beach.

You can make your trip more adventurous by choosing a surf camp as your accommodation. You may also try out foods at street stalls. Some common street foods are merguez, sandwiches, and barbecued corn, and grilled sardines. There is no need to visit restaurants for costly foods in the restaurants. Moroccan pita bread is available at €3.

These are some of the surfing tips in Morocco. People who love adventure sports should visit these Morocco surfing spots and enjoy the adrenaline rush. If you are looking for a company to help you plan a surfing trip, you must contact Sunshine Surf Morocco. With them, you can enjoy your holidays surfing in some of Morocco's few surfing hotspots. All you have to do is contact them and book your stay with them.