Where to surf in Morocco?
Surfers will find several first-class surf spots along the whole Atlantic coast, from Tangier to Agadir and further. There are rocky bottoms alternating with sandy ones and reef breaks together with beach breaks, offering surfing opportunities for all skill levels. Morocco is full of point-breaks, and the coastline around the Agadir area is packed with spots that come alive with the swells. The most famous surf spots lie just north of Agadir, around the fishing village and surfing mecca of Taghazout.
When is the best time to surf in Morocco?
Surf season for Morocco is best in September through to March when you will find consistent swell, relatively warm water and warm air temperatures. The winter storms in the North Atlantic spin northwest swell down to the points and reefbreaks. Spring and autumn have similar conditions with hotter air temperatures, less consistent swell and fewer crowds. The summer months with its flat spells and stronger winds is generally avoided by surfers.
The Country
Morocco is in North African and has a coastline on both the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It has borders with Western Sahara to the south, Algeria to the east and the Spanish North African territories of Ceuta and Melilla on the Mediterranean coast in the north. It has Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a rugged mountain interior and a history of independence not shared by its neighbours. Its rich culture is a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African influences. A French protectorate from 1912 to 1956, it has been ruled by the Moroccan royal family ever since.
Getting There
Fly into the capital Agadir (AGA) in the South to access the waves around Taghazout or into Casablanca (CMN) for access to the North. Ferries from Spain go to either Tangier or the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla.
