ITINERARY

Day 1
Welcome to our Morocco surf vacation! Prepare yourself for one of the most fascinating, colorful and culture-rich countries on the planet. Also prepare for some of the world’s best surfing! We will pick you up at Agadir airport and drive you to our base, stylish beach-front apartments. If your flight arrives before noon, you’ll have time to catch waves on your first day. If not, you should at least have time to witness an incredible sunset. Tonight, you’ll get your first taste of delicious Moroccan cuisine with a gourmet meal cooked by our local chef.

Day 2
Wake up to a breathtaking view, perfect waves, and the sights and sounds of Morocco. Depending on the swell, guests will receive their first day of coaching at one of the many local beach breaks that offer consistent waves. Thanks to its long, smooth, and crowd-free breaks, Morocco is an ideal place to learn to surf. After your first day in the waves we’ll head back to our apartments for a beer on the veranda, a delicious dinner, some video coaching, and well-earned rest.

Day 3
Conditions permitting, we'll jump into the vans on day three of our Morocco surf vacation to head north to a hidden spot that is rarely surfed. Although only 45-minutes long, this drive provides a stunning variety of landscapes: from rocky, cactus-filled desert land, to lush, traditional farmland, and back to ocean cliffs and long, deserted beaches. The surf beach is home to a long, smooth beach break – perfect for beginner/intermediates, and a quality point break for more advanced surfers. After a morning of surfing, lunch will be served on the beach and then we'll hit the water again for an afternoon surf session. In the late afternoon we’ll head into Agadir to visit the local ‘souk’ and the Kasbah overlooking the city. We’ll have dinner out at traditional restaurant or with a local family before heading back to our apartments.

Day 4
From our surf base north of Agadir, the Moroccan coastline extends south, almost unexplored, for nearly 1000 km (620 miles) to the border area of the Occidental Sahara. If surf conditions permit, we will head south to explore some of these untouched beaches and pristine breaks. You’ll hardly believe your eyes when you see kilometers of perfect surf without another person in sight! In the afternoon we’ll take a drive to Paradise Valley, a stunning oasis of palm plantations in the foothills of the High Atlas mountains. After dinner, our instructors will lead a video coaching session and a workshop introducing you to reading tides, currents and swells, and surf etiquette.

Day 5
Today we will take a break from surfing and head north to the coastal town Essaouira, a beautiful medieval town with bustling Moroccan markets. Essaouira’s white-washed medina (old town) is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with artisans practicing centuries-old crafts within its walls. We'll enjoy dinner at a cafe in Essaouira.

Day 6
Day six of our Morocco surf vacation is dedicated to more surfing at the myriad breaks close to our surf house. Today, you will have plenty of time to catch more waves and work with your surf coach on your technique. At the end of the day, we will jump in our vans and drive back to our apartments where you can unwind from the day's journey. Tonight we’ll have another fabulous home-cooked Moroccan meal. Time permitting, after dinner the coaches will fit in another session of video coaching.

Day 7
Today is the last full day of surfing, so you'll practice everything you’ve learned during the week to make the most of your last waves. If you were a beginner at the start of the week, by now you are almost certainly enjoying the thrill of catching and riding waves. If you were began as an intermediate or advanced surfer, you’ll have had the chance to fine-tune your technique and enjoy an excellent week of quality, ‘locals-only’ breaks. Tonight, we’ll end with a farewell dinner and a final look at the footage we captured during the week. Delicious food, deserted beaches, great surfing, and new friends – does it get any better than this?

Day 8
Our Morocco surf vacation ends. We’ll drive you to the airport at Agadir for your journey home.

Please note: This itinerary is designed to give you an idea of what to expect during our trip but is not set in stone. What we actually do on a given day is flexible and can be tailored to swell conditions and the interests of the group.