6 Days Intermediate Surf Camp in Tamraght, Morocco

Facilities

Your home away from home during your stay with Shaka Surf Morocco will be the beautiful surf riad, based in the village of Tamraght, located just a short 10-minute walk to the beach and a five-minute walk to the local shops and cafes. The accommodation offers a wide range of room options (single, double, twin, triple, and quadruple) making it the perfect choice for solo travelers, friends, couples, and families.

The traditional Moroccan riad layout means that rooms are all based off a central courtyard surrounding a peaceful pool and garden. Two beautiful roof terraces offer you additional areas to relax and socialize, as well as great spots to watch the sun setting. All rooms are en-suite with bed linen, shower towels, and daily servicing provided. You will enjoy 15 surf breaks within 15 kilometers.

Shaka Surf Morocco offers clean, spacious, and comfortable rooms. There is a central swimming pool, a ping pong table, and free Wi-Fi throughout the riad. Shaka Surf Morocco also offers the delicious surfer's breakfast buffet and tasty traditional Moroccan dinners.

What to expect

This intermediate surf package is ideal for surfers who already have some experience in the water and are confident in the unbroken green waves. Shaka Surf Morocco provides you with all the surf kit, lessons, and tailored feedback to help you perfect your surfing technique, becoming a stronger and more confident surfer.

The intermediate surfers travel to a range of local surf spots (beach breaks and point breaks). Shaka Surf Morocco's priority is to make sure you see an improvement in your surfing over the week and leave with some great personalized tips. They want to provide quality, not quantity, which is why they keep their group sizes to a maximum of four students per instructor.

What you will learn

These lessons build upon your current knowledge of surfing which will be discussed with you on your first day of surfing. You will join the instructors in paddling out to the lineup, where instructors goal is to help you increase the speed and frequency of waves you catch, progress in your maneuvers including cutbacks and bottom turns as well as develop your surfing style.

The onshore lessons combined with coaching in the water make sure you get the most time to develop and improve your surfing style and confidence as well as learning some advanced surf theory. Shaka Surf Morocco hopes that after a week with them you will have caught some rides to remember, developed your surfing style, and made some awesome new surf buddies.

Daily schedule

• 08:00 Surfers' buffet breakfast
• 09:00 Depart for morning surf lessons with instructors
• 12:00 Lunch at the beach
• 13:00 Supervised afternoon surfing session
• 16:00 Return to camp
• 17:30 Sunset yoga (optional extra)
• 19:00 Dinner

Paradise Valley

Discover a different side of Morocco as you step away from the ocean and head inland, driving forty minutes through the Atlas Mountains to reach Paradise Valley. This spot is famous for its natural beauty with an abundance of wildlife, palm trees, rivers, natural water pools and water slides. After a short hike down into the valley, you will have free time to explore the surroundings, go for a swim, soak up some rays, and dare you to do a rock jump? A traditional tagine lunch will be taken in one of the poolside cafes, giving you the chance to refuel and take some shade before heading back out.

Imsouane

Imsouane is home to the longest right-hand wave in Morocco and the favorite surf day trip! This traditional fishing village is approximately a 90-minute drive from the surf camp, along with the coastal road to the north. On entering the village, you will be greeted by the mix of its traditional fishing village roots and budding surf culture. This surf spot is home to two breaks, The Bay which has the longest wave in Morocco and The Cathedral - both are suitable for all level of surfers and work on opposite tides which means you can spend the morning surfing one spot, eat lunch, and then hop over to the over spot.

The camp will take place in Agadir, Morocco. Shaka Surf Morocco is a friendly all-level surf school and surf camp based in the relaxed surf village of Tamraght, which is nestled on the sunny south coast, 30 minutes from Agadir. Morocco is famed for its consistent year-round surf breaks and with access to over fifteen different surf spots ranging from beginner to professional, there is something for every ability.

Nearby places

• Agadir Souk - 30 minutes
• Agadir-Al Massira Airport (AGA) - 45 minutes
• Beach - 10 minutes
• Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) - 2.5 hours
• Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) - 3.5 hours
• Paradise Valley - 40 minutes

Your daily breakfast, healthy packed lunch, and delicious dinner are included in the prices. Shaka Surf Morocco knows the importance of a good start to the day. That is why they offer your breakfast buffet style, allowing you the choice to pick and choose from a range of bread, spreads, cereals, yogurts, seasonal fruits, and eggs, as well as tea and coffee.

For lunches, Shaka Surf Morocco provides you with a packed lunch at the beach offering sandwiches, salads or pasta, as well as a selection of fresh fruits, nuts, dates, and local treats. The majority of your dinners will be served at the riad, providing you with healthy traditional Moroccan cuisine. For two of your nights, Shaka Surf Morocco takes you to have your dinner at selected local restaurants.

As a small business, Shaka Surf Morocco wants to help support other local businesses. Please note that they are able to cater for all dietary requirements. If you have any specific needs, just let Shaka Surf Morocco know on booking and they will make sure you receive tailored meals throughout your stay with them.

Yoga

Take part in sunset yoga classes for all abilities. Whether it's your first time or you are an experienced yogi, Shaka Surf Morocco has something for you! Join them on the mat, a perfect way to round off your day of surfing.

Horse riding

Enjoy a beautiful sunset horseback ride along the beach. Walk, trot, canter, or gallop, there are rides and horses for all levels. These horses are all housed in the local stables, a short 10-minute drive from Shaka Surf Morocco camp.

Aourir souk

Aourir, otherwise know as Banana Village due to its abundance of bananas, is Shaka Surf Morocco's neighboring village. Every Wednesday is the local market day, offering up a very traditional Moroccan souk experience. There are stalls selling fresh fruits and vegetables, alongside nuts, dried fruits, olives, and much, much more. In addition to edible items, you can also find Moroccan handicrafts such as rugs and jewelry. Shaka Surf Morocco loves this souk, and its bananas are the sweetest around!

Agadir souk

Agadir Souk, rumored to be the third largest souk in North Africa and at just a 30-minute drive from Tamraght, this large indoor and outdoor market is a great place to spend an afternoon. Take a walk around the many rows of stalls, exploring the wide range of traditional crafts, spices, and foods of Morocco. Go on, test your bargaining skills, and pick up some truly unique gifts.

Car hire

Want to carry on exploring Morocco or to make your own day trip? No worries. Shaka Surf Morocco has a great partnership with a local car rental company. Clean and reliable rental cars are available for same day bookings and also advanced reservations.

Essaouira

Take a day to explore the beautifully relaxed seaside town of Essaouira, known for its arts scene, laid-back bohemian vibe, and delicious fresh fish. Take a walk around the outer medina of the town and explore the ancient seafront ramparts and old brass canons lining these protective walls. The peaceful inner medina offers up a maze of streets home to many galleries, shops, and cafes. Last but not least, don't forget to visit the vibrant fishing port and sample some of the day's local catch at the fish market.

Massage and / or hammam

Treat yourself to a full body massage, choosing from a relaxing massage through to something a little stronger. A traditional Moroccan hammam is also available in a private steam room using black olive soap and gommage to scrub and massage the skin. The benefits include reduced muscle tension, improved circulation, and nourished skin.

• Daily surf lessons
• Daily supervised afternoon free surf sessions
• 1-day surf trip to Imsouane
• 5 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Airport transfers from and to Agadir-Al Massira Airport (AGA)
• Free Wi-Fi in the surf riad
• Surfboard and wetsuit hire
• Surf photography
• Shaka Surf Morocco team on hand 24/7

• Airfares
• Additional excursions
• Personal expenses

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Agadir-Al Massira Airport (AGA). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Shaka Surf Morocco will pick you up from the airport. The nearest airport is Agadir-Al Massira Airport (AGA), which is well connected to many mainland European cities, with a wide range of flight carriers including Easyjet, RyanAir, and Transavia offering daily and weekly routes. This airport is just a 45-minute drive to the village of Tamraght where Shaka Surf Morocco is based.

Alternatively, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is roughly a three and a half hour drive and Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) is a two and a half hour drive. If you choose to fly to Marrakech or Essaouira, you can either take a local bus to get to Shaka Surf Morocco or Shaka Surf Morocco can help arrange you a taxi transfer.

Arrival by bus

If you are already traveling around Morocco or are flying into Marrakech or Essaouira, the bus is the easiest and cheapest option to get to Shaka Surf Morocco. There are two bus companies which Shaka Surf Morocco would recommend you take. They are either Supratours or CTM, which are the larger Moroccan inter-city bus companies.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.