Morocco
General area
A well known winter destination, Morocco offers up arid desert landscapes, speckled with burka wearing locals and laden with long right hand points. Deep lows push long groomed swells to its shores in the colder months. Giving excellent conditions when on, but frustrating the hardiest of surfers during the flat spells often experienced due to its latitude. The wave rich area of Tarazoute has ample options but really packs out in the winter. Living is cheap and the local cuisines of tangine and mint tea are delectable. Couple these with a toke on a hooka and your in a haze filled heaven. Not much in the way of nightlife because of the Muslim affiliation but a trip into Agadir, known as Morocco’s version of ‘Vegas’, can reap its rewards.
The Surf
Tarazoute is famous for its sand covered right hand point breaks such as Anchor point and Killers. The area north and south of Agadir contains many other sand points which while slightly more fickle are well worth checking out. There are many beginner/intermediate breaks which are great for those wishing to push their surfing. There are breaks for experienced tube hounds but these are more inconsistent but when on waves like Safi are World class. Tamri to the North of Agadair is the most consistent wave as it picks up a lot of swell. It is 40 minutes North of Tarazote and does get blown out when the sea breezr picks up mid day but can get really good especially after heavy rains.
Seasons
The Winter Season from October to April is the most popular times to go to Morocco with November to February busy as it is one of the few places close to Europe with warm weather and waves. The air temps in winter vary around 20 to 25 degrees and is pleasant. The air temp drops at night as there humidity is relatively low which suits many.
