Detailed course itinerary

This great value surf camp includes 6 nights shared surf camp accommodation in a traditional Moroccan house just 100 metres from the beach in Tafedna, surf lessons each day and use of all surf equipment throughout the week so you can practice your new found skills in your free time.

This Surf Camp is located in the tiny fishing village located 40 minutes south of Essaouira in a secret bay on the Atlantic Ocean on the African coastline. Vast sandy beaches stretch along the coastline right in front of your accommodation offering near perfect surf conditions.  You'll have the beach and the surfing bay all to yourselves as the beach is far from the crowded tourist areas - perfect for all surfing levels.

You will be taught by Samir, a highly qualified experienced surf instructor who has been perfecting teaching techniques for over 10 years from beginners and advanced surfers up to competition level. The surf camp sleeps 7 and with a surf instructor for every 7 students, you will be up on your board surfing in no time.

On your first day, you will be kitted out. Once you have your gear and you’ve found the perfect surf spot for your lessons thanks to the handy 4X4 you'll hit the beach with your instructor and get out there to enjoy the Moroccan surf.

Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to those that have surfed before looking to perfect their skills
- Note: beginners can start surfing on boards with more float to assist with the learning process
- These surf trips make great singles trips as there's NO single supplements making them an ideal choice for a singles holiday
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 14 (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Solos Holiday?
- This surf trip is ideal for a singles holidays, if you are travelling solo you will share a room so there’s no single supplements

Surf Course Start Days
- Surf holidays run from October to March
- The surf camp program starts on Sundays

Surf Course Itinerary
Arrival Day – Sunday
- Samir your instructor will collect you from Essaouira at a central meeting point to transfer you the 40km to the surf camp

Surfing - Monday to Thursday
-Your days start waking to the sound of waves and after a nourishing breakfast, you will get ready and head to the beach to start surfing
- Each day, you will have 2.5 hours of surfing lessons twice per day, a total of 5 hours leaving you plenty of free time to practise your surfing, explore the area or just kick back and relax on the beach.  You’ll stop for an energizing lunch and a short rest but you’ll have to digest the delicious food before you get back in the water
- In the evening you will return to the house where traditional Moroccan meals are served for dinner made with fresh ingredients, local spices all freshly prepared by a local villager
- Please note that the village is remote, there aren’t any cafes or bars in the local area so your evenings are based around the surf camp relaxing after a day surfing getting to know your fellow surfers and your host,  with the great food and company this is a fantastic way to end a day of surf!

Trip to Essaouira
- Typically on Monday (although day may vary) Samir will drive you the 40km to Essaouira to visit the market for shopping, sightseeing or even for an afternoon on the beach – whatever you choose to do

Depature Day – Saturday
- After breakfast, Samir will drive you back to Essaouira for the end of your surf experience where you’ll have learnt new skills and gained an insight into local village life in Morocco far from the crowds and tourist areas

What Will I Learn As A Beginner
- Elementary water safety
- To understand your surf board, where to find the rails, the nose, the stringer and the sweet spot!
- Theory lessons on types of breaks, surf board design, equipment and history
- How to control the board in the water
- Where and how to position yourself to catch a wave
- How to clear the breaking zone and deal with white water
- Line up positioning
- How to paddle to catch the waves 
- How to balance standing and lying on the board
- How to stand on your board beginning with a knees to standing action (slower) to mastering a ‘pop up’
- Advanced surfers will be guided by Samir and taken to the best surf spots for their level

Equipment
 - You’ll be kitted out in the latest equipment as Samir updates the surf boards and wetsuits each year from a variety of the best brands in surfing
- Wetsuits and surf boards are included throughout your stay

Accommodation At The Surf Camp
 - The Surf House is a traditional Moroccan Beber stone house that has been recently renovated just 100m from the beach, ideal for easy going surfers looking for laid back relaxing holiday.
- You will share with other surf students in a shared room
- The house has 2 rooms sleeping a maximum of 7 guests in total (3 in one room, 4 in another with bunk beds)
- There is one double room which can be booked for couples if requested
- There is one bathroom with shower and toilet that is shared with all guests
- There is a large lounge area in Moroccan style for relaxing
- Kitchen facilities are available
- The house has an incredible view of the 4 km bay
- Rooms do not have air conditioning but given how close they are to the sea, they are naturally cooled by the sea breeze

Try life as a surfer at this peaceful surf school in Morocco, surf all day away from the crowds, hang out on the beach and eat delicious food on this surfing holiday with a difference.