What to Expect at a Morocco Surf Camp: Your Complete Guide
🏄♂️ Never been to a surf camp? Here’s the honest truth: You’ll wake up early, surf until your arms ache, eat incredible tagines, make friends from around the world, and fall asleep smiling. No, you don’t need to be an expert. Yes, it’s safe to come alone. Here’s exactly what to expect.
Table of Contents
- First Things First: Who Goes to Surf Camps?
- A Typical Day at Solid Surf House
- What’s Included in Your Surf Camp Package?
- What’s NOT Included (Budget For These)
- Accommodation: Where Will You Sleep?
- What to Pack for Summer Surf in Morocco
- Food: What Will You Eat?
- Surfing: What Level Do You Need to Be?
- Yoga & Surf Apnea: What’s That About?
- What to Pack for a Morocco Surf Camp
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Guests Wish They’d Known Before Coming
- Ready to Book Your Surf Camp Experience?
First Things First: Who Goes to Surf Camps?
Everyone. Seriously.
- 50% solo travelers – Coming alone is normal. You’ll make friends day one.
- 30% couples or friends – Sharing the experience together.
- 20% small groups – Bachelor/bachelorette trips, corporate retreats, families.
Ages range from 18 to 55+. Beginners to advanced. The surf camp vibe is welcoming, non-judgmental, and genuinely fun.
💡 Worried about coming alone? Don’t be. Most guests arrive solo and leave with new friends. Shared dinners, group surf sessions, and yoga create natural connections.
A Typical Day at Solid Surf House
Every surf camp is slightly different. Here’s what a real day looks like at Solid Surf House Taghazout:
7:00 AM – Wake Up & Coffee
The sun rises over the Atlantic. Grab a coffee, check the surf forecast on the whiteboard, and watch the waves from the rooftop terrace.
8:00 AM – Light Breakfast
Fresh bread, olive oil, jam, cheese, coffee, tea, orange juice. Enough fuel for surfing – not so heavy you feel sick in the water.
9:00 AM – Surf Session (2–3 hours)
Load into the vans with boards and wetsuits. Your coach drives you to the best spot for your level and the conditions. Group split by ability: beginners, intermediates, advanced.
In the water: Warm-up, theory on the beach, then into the waves. Coaches give real-time feedback. Video analysis on some days.
12:30 PM – Lunch
Back to the camp. Lunch is served family-style. Salads, vegetables, couscous, fish, chicken, or vegetarian options. Water, juice, or Moroccan mint tea.
2:00 PM – Chill Time
Pool, hammocks, naps, reading, or exploring Taghazout town. This is your downtime. Use it.
4:00 PM – Yoga Session (1 hour)
All levels welcome. Focus on surf-specific stretches: shoulders, back, hips, hamstrings. Helps recovery and prevents injury.
6:00 PM – Optional Afternoon Surf
On good days, there’s a second surf session. Or surf skate practice, freedive workshop, or just sunset chill.
8:00 PM – Dinner
The main meal of the day. Moroccan specialties: tagine (chicken, lamb, or veggie), couscous on Fridays, fresh fish, pastilla, or barbecue nights. Always vegetarian options.
9:30 PM – Evening Vibe
Movie night, games, beach cafe trip, or early bed. No pressure to party. No pressure to be social. Your call.
What’s Included in Your Surf Camp Package?
✅ Solid Surf House “One Package Fits All”
- 🏄 Accommodation (shared dorm or private room)
- 🏄 Daily surf coaching or surf guiding
- 🏄 Surfboard rental (range of boards)
- 🏄 Wetsuit rental (all sizes, cleaned daily)
- 🧘 Daily yoga sessions
- 🌊 Freedive / Surf Apnea workshop
- 🍽️ Breakfast daily
- 🍽️ Lunch daily
- 🍽️ Dinner daily
- 🚐 Airport transfer (Agadir – Al Massira Airport)
- 🚐 Daily transport to surf spots
- 📸 Photos and videos (some days)
- 💧 Drinking water (filtered, unlimited)
- 🌿 Beach clean-ups and sustainability program
No hidden costs. What you see is what you get.
What’s NOT Included (Budget For These)
| Item | Estimated Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flights to Agadir (AGA) | Varies | Budget €100–300 from Europe |
| Travel insurance | €20–50 | Essential – covers surf equipment, medical |
| Extra drinks (soda, alcohol) | €2–5 per drink | Beer/wine available in town |
| Souvenirs / shopping | Whatever you want | Argan oil, crafts, surf gear |
| Optional activities | €20–50 | Hammam (Moroccan bath), desert trip, camel ride |
Accommodation: Where Will You Sleep?
At Solid Surf House, you have options:
- Shared dorms (4–6 beds): Comfortable bunks, private reading lights, power plugs, curtains for privacy. Best for solo travelers and budget.
- Private rooms: Double or twin. Own bathroom (most rooms). Best for couples or those wanting space. Single room supplement: +€550 for 11 days.
All rooms include: Air conditioning, clean linens, towels, WiFi (100 Mbps), mini fridge, TV with Netflix, and secure storage for valuables.
What to Pack for Summer Surf in Morocco
Summer in Morocco is hot. Pack light, pack smart. Here’s exactly what you need:
Food: What Will You Eat?
Moroccan food is incredible. Fresh, flavorful, and healthy. You won’t go hungry.
- Breakfast: Bread, msemen (Moroccan pancakes), olive oil, argan oil amlou, cheese, jam, coffee, tea, juice.
- Lunch: Salads, vegetables, pasta, rice, fish, chicken, or vegetarian tagine.
- Dinner: The main event. Tagine (chicken, lamb, meatballs, veggie), couscous (Fridays), fresh grilled fish, pastilla, barbecue nights.
Dietary restrictions? Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free – just tell us when you book. We accommodate everyone.
Surfing: What Level Do You Need to Be?
All levels are welcome. Here’s how it works:
| Level | Description | What You’ll Work On |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (L1–L2) | Never surfed or can’t stand up yet | Ocean safety, paddling, popping up, white water waves |
| Early Intermediate (L3) | Can stand up but struggling with green waves | Catching unbroken waves, angling takeoff, trimming |
| Intermediate (L4) | Catching green waves, attempting turns | Bottom turns, top turns, reading point breaks, speed generation |
| Advanced (L4+) | Comfortable in head-high waves, linking turns | Cutbacks, snaps, barrel awareness, big wave positioning |
→ Read next: Surfing Skill Levels Explained
Yoga & Surf Apnea: What’s That About?
Two inclusions that surprise most guests:
- 🧘 Daily yoga: Not “spiritual woo-woo” (unless you want that). Practical, surf-specific stretching. Improves flexibility, balance, and breath control. Helps prevent shoulder and back injuries.
- 🌊 Freedive / Surf Apnea workshop: Teaches you to hold your breath longer, stay calm under water, and overcome fear of waves. Game-changer for intermediate surfers. Included free – most camps charge extra for this.
What to Pack for a Morocco Surf Camp
- 🩳 Boardshorts / bikini
- 🧴 High SPF sunscreen (reef-safe)
- 🧢 Sun hat and sunglasses
- 👕 Rash guard (long sleeve for sun protection)
- 🩴 Flip flops
- 🧥 Light jacket or hoodie (cool evenings)
- 📖 Book or Kindle
- 🔌 Universal adapter (European plug – type C/E)
- 💊 Any personal medication
- 🎒 Small daypack for beach
Don’t bring: Wetsuit (included), surfboard (included), towel (included), hair dryer (leave it – embrace the messy surf hair).
Frequently Asked Questions
Reasonable swimming ability is required. But you don’t need to be an athlete. Our coaches adapt to your fitness level. The surf apnea workshop helps with breath control and confidence.
Yes. 50% of our guests come solo. You’ll share rooms (if you choose dorm), eat together, surf together. By day two, you’ll have friends.
No such thing. We’ve hosted guests from 18 to 67. Surfing is for everyone. Our oldest guest (72!) had a blast.
Morocco has consistent waves 300+ days per year. If one spot is flat, we drive to another. Our guides know 15+ breaks within 30 minutes.
Yes, absolutely. We require it. Covers medical, surf equipment, trip cancellation. Worth the €20–50.
Yes. Taghazout is a small surf town. Very safe, very welcoming. Locals are used to tourists. Standard travel precautions apply (don’t flash valuables, respect local customs).
Fly to Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA). We include airport transfer. Approx 45 minutes drive. Just send us your flight details.
What Guests Wish They’d Known Before Coming
- Surfing is tiring. You’ll be sore. That’s normal. Yoga helps.
- Bring earplugs. If you’re a light sleeper, dorm life can be noisy.
- Don’t overpack. You’ll live in boardshorts and a rash guard.
- The sun is stronger than you think. Reapply sunscreen. Every 2 hours.
- You’ll improve faster than you expect. Surfing every day with coaching changes everything.
- You’ll want to stay longer. Book 7 days minimum. 10–14 days is even better.
Ready to Book Your Surf Camp Experience?
At Solid Surf House – Taghazout, we’ve hosted thousands of first-timers. We know you’re nervous. We know you have questions. That’s okay.
Our job is to make you feel at home, get you surfing safely, and send you home with a massive smile.