One of the biggest milestones in surfing is moving from whitewater to green waves.

It's also one of the stages where many surfers become frustrated.

Some people attempt it too early, leading to missed waves, wipeouts and damaged confidence. Others stay in the whitewater far longer than necessary because they're unsure whether they're ready.

So how do you know when it's time?

If you're planning a surf trip to Morocco, you've probably come across two terms that sound similar:

Surf Coaching and Surf Guiding.

At first glance, they might seem interchangeable. After all, both involve surfing great waves with local experts.

But in reality, they offer two very different experiences.

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?

Think you're too old, unfit or nervous to learn to surf? Discover the truth behind seven common surfing myths and find out why it's never too late to start your surfing journey in Morocco.

There’s a point in surfing where improvement stops being obvious.

There are moments where everything connects, but they’re inconsistent and hard to repeat.

This is where many surfers get stuck.

Not because they need more time in the water, but because they don’t yet understand what’s causing those differences from one wave to the next.

Every year thousands of travelers come to Morocco to learn how to surf.

They book a surf camp, join a group lesson, rent a board, and spend a week in the water. Most leave with great memories.

But many surfers leave with the same thought:

“I had fun, but I didn’t really improve.”

No waves? No problem! Find out how at Local Surf Maroc we make the most of our time in Taghazout Bay so our surfing keeps getting better.