Morocco
Surfing Morocco - A Dream Destination
Come to Morocco and enjoy one of the world's outstanding surfing destinations!
The West Coast of Morocco is a European surfer's dream.
With a non-stop source of Atlantic swell - and a constantly changing shoreline of exposed and sheltered points, reefs and beach breaks - you're never far from the wave that's right for you.
Whether you're looking for reeling ten foot points, endless mellow six foot walls or the perfect wave to learn on, Morocco has it all. Add in some near perfect weather conditions (300 days of sunshine a year, an average temperature Nov-Feb of 21°C, water temperature 18°C) and you've got a recipe for the ideal surf trip. Welcome to surfer's paradise, welcome to your exquisite holiday at Villa Taghazout!
Location & Environment
Our original and famous Taghazout Villa, located at the water's edge on Hash point, has nine comfortable bedrooms. Unique and characteristic with a cool and beachy deco, the villa boasts a perfect view of Anchor Point, Hash point and the Super wedge and with other surf spots within walking distance...
Its unique, characteristic layout, central location and fantastic views have helped create an incredible experience guests come back to year after year. It is little surprise it remains one of our most popular locations.
Taghazout's surf shops, restaurants and cafes are only a minute away and the private steps that lead to the beach mean the surf is literally on the doorstep.
Board & Lodging
Our stunning Taghazout Villa is kitted out for every surfer's needs and is so close to the waves you can check the surf from your bed. It sits between Hash Point and Anchor point, with Panoramas, Mysteries, La Source and Killer Point all in walking distance.
The nine comfortable bedrooms in the Taghazout Villa range from twins and doubles to triples and quads so there's something to suit everyone. There are 5 bathrooms shared between 7 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms en-suite.
Its unique, characteristic layout, central location and fantastic beachfront views create an incredible experience. Other facilities include table tennis, a TV lounge with hundreds of films, music, books, games, lots of board storage space and most importantly the perfect atmosphere to relax and have a good time.
With sweeping balconies, sun filled terraces, chill out areas and friendly staff to look after your every need, you are guaranteed an amazing surf holiday.
When it comes to your physical well-being and meals, we're really passionate about spoiling you!
Wake to the aroma of freshly brewed Moroccan coffee and hot fresh bread from the village bakery. Enjoy local honey, jams, yoghurts, eggs, crepes and a rainbow platter of seasonal fruits. Sit back, relax & take time over a sun-filled breakfast banquet beside the glistening waters of the ocean front swimming pool. The perfect way to ease into each day!
Lunch is a picnic on the beach between surfs. Freshly filled baguettes with tasty veggie pates, chicken, meat & cheese salads, sweet energy boosting treats and fresh fruit helping you make the most of your time in the surf.
At sunset, Khadija, our fantastic local chef, creates an irresistible array of traditional and contemporary Moroccan dishes, using only the finest and freshest local produce. From a colourful display of delicious tapas by the pool, to aromatic tagines, subtly spiced cous cous, sensational fish from the morning's catch, 'salade royale', or the famous chicken pastilla. A star lit mouth watering feast delighting every palette and satisfying the hungriest of surfers is guaranteed each evening.
Surf Class & Surf Material
With a team of fully qualified instructors, our aim is provide safe, fun, rewarding surf coaching for all abilities. From complete beginner to experienced surfer, our coaches will get you to the next level.
Morocco's year round warm climate and huge variety of waves mean it's the perfect place for all levels to progress. From easy mellow beach breaks to rolling points, Morocco has it all. And with our local knowledge of the area, top quality coaches and equipment there is no better place to learn or improve your surfing. We offer a range of coaching courses; from two-hour sessions to weeklong courses for all abilities. All courses include board and wetsuit hire and professional coaching from tour surfteam.
Our dynamic curriculum covers all the surfing essentials, from learning to stand and water safety, to perfecting your cut backs. See below our variety of class-levels.
The starter course - is designed as an introduction to surfing, this essential first session covers all you need to know to get going. The session starts on the beach and then moves to waist deep water working on board handling and safety, reading ocean conditions, paddling, catching broken waves, the jump up and stopping safely.
The intermediate course - is the next step up. At intermediate level the focus is on solidifying the basics. You'll learn about the paddle out and the techniques to make it easier, board control, quicker take offs, weight distribution and basic surfing etiquette. More advanced intermediate students will benefit from the session's focus on wave selection and catching and riding those elusive green waves.
The advanced sessions - are ideal for those who can surf but haven't surfed for a while and need a few pointers to get up to speed and make the most of their stay; or as an introduction to surfing point and reef breaks.Let our coaches take you out and show you around the line up, where to sit, which waves to go for and how to look out for those close out sets. Here we concentrate on duck diving, bottom turns, off the top's and cut backs. These sessions are really aimed at pushing your surfing forward.
Our 121 surfing - tuition really makes the most of your time in Morocco. Our private classes will be tailored to focus on any aspect of surfing you require and give you immediate results. An individual instructor dedicated to improving your surfing skills will give you the attention that will accelerate your progression.
If you're interested in participate at one of the surf classes (starter, intermediate, advanced, 121), please contact us for further price information and see also "services & extras" of the Villa Taghazout offer.
Having teamed up with SurfTech, we're able to give our guests exclusive access to the Tuflite Travel program. We've stocked our Taghazout base with latest SurfTech models from their extensive range; single fins, twin fins, thrusters, quads, shortboards, funboards, eggs, fishes, longboards and the brand new high performance TL2 technology. It's a perfect opportunity to experience and try out a new shape or use the identical board you have at home without the hassle and burden of transporting it. The range of boards we stock is a perfect reflection of the host of waves we have here.
High performance TL2's for Killers, Rusty Kerr model for boosting at the Super Wedge, the Robert August for mellow leg achingly long rides at Immosuane or the Wayne Lynch 6'9" for big days at Anchor point plus everything in between or you could mix it up and ride something you've always wondered about but never had the chance to ride. All you have to do is get on the plane, we'll get you to the best spots and have got the perfect boards for you to ride them.
