Morocco Surf Trip Packing List: What to Bring to Taghazout

In short: pack light. The sun is strong all year, the evenings are cooler than you expect, and at a surf camp your board and wetsuit are usually included. Tick off this list and you are ready.

Surf gear

• Swimwear (two sets, so one can dry)
• Rash vest or lycra for under the wetsuit
• High-factor, water-resistant sun cream for the face
• Lip balm with sun protection
• Sunglasses and a hat for the beach
• Your own board and wetsuit only if you prefer them

The Atlantic stays cool all year, so you always surf in a wetsuit: a thinner one in summer and a thicker one in winter. On our camp the wetsuit and surfboard are included in every package. Read more in our guide to the best time to surf in Morocco.

Clothes

• T-shirts and shorts for the day
• A warm jumper or fleece for the evening
• Long trousers or a long skirt
• A light jacket, especially from November to March
• Flip-flops and a pair of trainers
• Shoes with grip for hikes such as Paradise Valley
• Comfortable clothes for yoga

Taghazout is relaxed and used to surfers, but Morocco is a Muslim country. Cover shoulders and knees when you visit the villages, the souk in Agadir or the countryside.

Documents and money

• Passport, valid for your whole stay
• Your booking confirmation and flight details
• Travel insurance details
• A bank card that works abroad
• Some cash, to change into dirhams on arrival
• A copy of your passport on your phone

The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency, so you get it in Morocco: at the airport, at a cash machine or at an exchange office. Small cafés, taxis and stalls usually want cash. Check the entry rules for your nationality before you travel.

Health and toiletries

• After-sun or aloe vera gel
• Plasters and a small first-aid kit
• Any medicine you take, in its original packaging
• Something for an upset stomach
• Insect repellent
• Earplugs for light sleepers

Tech

• Plug adapter: Morocco uses the two-pin European plug (types C and E)
• Phone charger and a power bank
• A waterproof phone pouch for the beach
• Headphones for the travel days

What you can leave at home

• Surfboard and wetsuit: included at our camp, for beginners and experienced surfers.
• Lots of outfits: life at the surf house is simple: surf, eat, rest, repeat.
• Big toiletry bottles: pack travel sizes and keep your bag light.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring a wetsuit to Morocco?

You always surf in a wetsuit in Morocco, but you do not need to bring one to a surf camp where it is included. At our camp the wetsuit and board are part of every package.

What plugs are used in Morocco?

Two-pin European plugs, types C and E.

What should I wear in Taghazout?

Casual beach clothes in the village and at the camp. Cover shoulders and knees when you visit villages, souks and the countryside.

Know how you are getting there? See our guide from Agadir airport to Taghazout, or compare our surf camp packages.