Morocco: a surfer's dream destination - Morocco has something for everyone. It is a popular destination for tourists looking to visit the desert and experience the rich North African culture, and also the perfect destination for a surf trip! Discover the best surfing spots in Morocco!

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Traditional tourism - The first thing that comes to mind when you consider Morocco as a tourist destination is sand dunes and camels.

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A new trip - But you would be fooling yourself if you think that Morocco is limited to just desert.

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Surf destination - Morocco has gorgeous beaches for ocean sports, such as surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.

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The water - The Atlantic coastline of Morocco provides perfect waves for surfing.

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Temperature - The average temperature is about 25 ºC, making the months between October and April the ideal time for surfing. However, there are some beaches that have optimal surfing conditions year round.

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Legzira beach - This beach is located in Sidi Ifni, in the south of Morocco. It is one of the most popular beaches with surfers and windsurfers.

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Dakhla Bay - Dakhla Bay is located in the south of Morocco in the province of Oued Ed-Dahab, and is another popular beach for wind- and kitesurfing. It is also close to the desert, causing temperatures to soar during the summer.

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Agadir beach - Agadir is one of the most well-known beach cities in the country. The waters are perfect for surfing, windsurfing, and bodyboarding.

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Essaouira beach - This breezy bay is generally crowded with windsurfers.

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Learning - Essaouira has several surf schools for those wanting to learn or rent equipment.

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Sidi Kaouki beach - Famous for its giant, five-meter waves, it is a hot spot for expert surfers.

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Camel rides - Another popular activity on this beach is riding camels.

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Sidi Bouzid - This beach, located near the city of El Jadida, is internationally known as a surf break. It is one of the 10 best destinations for surfing due to its gigantic waves.

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Taghazout beach - A small fishing town located 20 km from Agadir, in the south of Morocco, this beach is another favorite among surfers.

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Hippie - Taghazout is considered the Mecca of surf in North Africa. In the 1960s, it was a popular spot for hippies.

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Hospitality - The small town of Taghazout has cheap lodging for travelling surfers.

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Plage Blanche - This beach's greatest fans are the wind- and kitesurfers. It is relatively untouched and stretches along the Atlantic coast from Agadir to Tan-Tan.

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Aglou beach - In the south of Morocco, 15 km from Tiznit, this region has few inhabitants.

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Oualidia beach - This coastal town is part of the El Jadida province and is famous for its seafood, most specifically, the oysters.

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Imsouane - Imsouane is a small fishing village that attracts many surfers every year. However, there is a lack of accommodation in this region.

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Anchor Point - Anchor Point is well-known for the height and strength of its waves.

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Origin of the name - Anchor Point was named by Jimi Hendrix in 1967. The singer frequently visited the Moroccan coast.

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Alcohol prohibition - It is illegal to sell beer at Anchor Point. However, you can buy it in Agadir, about 20 km away.

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Bouznica beach - Located between Casablanca and Rabat, this beach is a calm oasis.

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Quiksilver Pro Casablanca - Morocco had never participated in the World Surf League until September 2015, when the country's first surf championship, Quiksilver Pro Casablanca, took place in Casablanca.

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Pedro Henrique - The champion of the competition was Portuguese-Brazilian surfer Pedro Henrique, who also won the European surf championship in the same year.

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Ramzi Boukhiam - Ramzi Boukhiam is considered the best professional surfer in Morocco. He sees his victory as inspiration for local surfers who do not have the means to compete at an international level.

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