Taghazout has earned its reputation as one of Europe's favourite surf destinations, attracting everyone from first-time surfers to experienced travellers chasing long point breaks. But one question comes up time and time again:

"When is the best time to surf in Taghazout?"

The answer depends less on the calendar and more on your surfing ability and what you're hoping to achieve.

Morocco has become one of Europe's favourite surfing destinations. With year-round waves, a warm climate, incredible coastline and hundreds of surf camps to choose from, it's easy to see why.

But having so many options creates a different challenge:

How do you know which surf camp is right for you?

If you're planning a surf trip to Morocco, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is:

"Can I actually learn to surf in just one week?"

The short answer is yes—but it depends on what you mean by "learn to surf."

At Local Surf Maroc, we’re always looking for ways to help our surfers progress faster and more efficiently. 

One of the most powerful tools we use in our coaching sessions is photo and video analysis. 

We understand that every traveler has unique needs and requirements. And with this in mind, we have prepared a more comprehensive list specifically for our beginner guests who have never been to a surf camp before.

We’re not journalists.

We’re surfers, running a surf school and surf camp in Morocco.

But in making sure you have a good surf experience in Taghazout Bay during a coronavirus pandemic challenges us to flex our investigative and journalistic muscles: We want to make sure you have the most up to date and accurate information when travelling to Morocco so you can have a hassle free surf trip.

Morocco has felt like such a special place to be in the last few months. Despite several major National restrictions, life has felt relatively… Normal?

Before you ask your next question, let us beat you to it: Yes the beaches are open! All the beaches.

Nothing destroys these plans and creates a taste of disappointment more than bad weather or uncooperative waves.

Not to worry! Even if surfing is not an option for a day or two, there are still plenty of things to do in and around Agadir for you to leave Morocco with amazing memories.

With all the optimism in the world, everyone in Morocco was hoping for the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions to be eased last week. As surf camp owners, we had our fingers crossed that the state of emergency would be lifted for international travel. But on June 9, the Moroccan government announced that the State of Emergency would be extended to July 10.

Last time we posted, Local Surf Maroc was in limbo. Today, we still remain in lockdown. Over the last few months we have taken the time to reflect on, not only our intentions to own a surf camp, but what we would like it to look like and how it makes guests feel. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the tourism industry but and at Local Surf Maroc we have had to make some difficult decisions. They are decisions that we feel will allow the surf camp to move forwards in the coming months and years.

COVID-19 has changed the world, in obvious and not so obvious ways. As lockdowns and travel restrictions continue around the world, Morocco included, we continue to see the world change around us in unexpected ways.

Taghazout has historically and notably been known as a surfing destination since the 1960’s, however, there are over 50 surf spots in and around Taghazout Bay, Morocco's west coast.