How to Choose a Surf Camp in Morocco: 9 Things to Check

In short: choose a surf camp in a region with waves for your level (Taghazout suits every level), with certified instructors, small groups split by level, a house close to the right beaches, and a clear price that includes lessons, meals, equipment and transfers. Then check the reviews and the cancellation terms.

Morocco has become one of Europe’s favourite surf destinations, and there are now hundreds of surf camps along its coast. Most look the same in photos: sunsets, smiling groups, a rooftop. The differences show up in the water. Here are the nine things worth checking.

1. The region

Most surf camps are in Taghazout, north of Agadir, because it has waves for every level within a short drive and an international airport close by. Other regions have their own strengths: Imsouane has a long, gentle wave; the coast near Rabat is handy for a short city break; Essaouira is better known for kitesurfing. See our overview of the best surf spots in Morocco.

2. Certified instructors

Ask which qualification the instructors have. The International Surfing Association (ISA) certification is the international standard for surf coaches and covers both teaching and water safety. And ask whether the instructor is in the water with you: that is where the coaching happens.

3. Group size

The smaller the group, the more feedback you get. Up to six students per instructor is a good ratio; at ten or more, you wait more than you surf.

4. Groups split by level

A complete beginner and someone who already stands up need different beaches and different coaching. Good camps split the groups by level and choose the beach for each group every morning.

5. Location of the house

Check how far the house is from the beaches used for lessons. A short walk or drive means more time surfing and less time in the van. In Taghazout, the beginner beaches are mostly in the south of the bay (Aourir and Tamraght), the famous points in the north (Taghazout and beyond). Read Tamraght or Taghazout for the difference.

6. What is included

Compare like with like. Check whether the price includes:

• daily lessons (how many days and hours)
• the board and wetsuit for the whole stay
• daily transfers to the spots
• breakfast, lunch and dinner
• the airport pick-up
• yoga, trips and the local tourist tax

7. The real price

Add up everything you will pay, including tax, extras and meals that are not included. A cheap headline price with meals and transfers left out often ends up costing more than an all-inclusive week. Also check how you pay: a deposit to book and the rest on arrival is fairer than paying everything months ahead.

See what a week really costs in our guide to surf camp prices in Morocco.

8. Reviews

Read recent reviews on Google, not only the testimonials on the camp’s own website. Look for comments about the instructors, the food and how the team handles problems; those tell you more than “amazing week!”.

9. Booking and cancellation terms

Read the terms before you pay: how much is the deposit, what happens if you cancel, and whether you can change dates. Clear, written terms are a good sign.

A quick checklist

1. Region with waves for my level
2. Certified instructors in the water
3. Six students or fewer per instructor
4. Groups split by level
5. House close to the lesson beaches
6. Lessons, equipment, transfers and meals included
7. Total price clear, including tax
8. Good recent reviews on Google
9. Clear deposit and cancellation terms

How Surf Camp Morocco compares

Our camp is in Aourir, in the south of Taghazout, about 8 minutes on foot from K11 beach. Lessons last two hours a day, in groups of up to six students per instructor, split by level, and all our instructors are ISA certified. Packages include your bed at the surf house, all meals, the equipment and transfers, and you pay a 15% deposit to book and the rest on arrival. Our terms are on the terms and conditions page.

Discover our surf camp in Morocco, in Taghazout.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a surf camp in Morocco?

For most people, Taghazout: it has beginner beaches and world-class points within minutes of each other, and the airport is close.

How much does a surf camp in Morocco cost?

For a week with daily lessons, accommodation, meals and equipment, expect roughly €450 to €750 per person in a shared room, depending on the season and the extras.

Do I need to know how to surf before a surf camp?

No. Most camps, including ours, teach complete beginners from the very first lesson.

Compare for yourself: see our packages and prices.