SURF LESSONS IN MOROCCO
The good surf lessons in Morocco fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend two hours learning to surf on Essaouira Bay with instructors such as Ismail, Tahir, and Zakaria. Your session includes a wetsuit, board, beach instruction, water practice, a locker, and a hot shower. Small-group and private lessons are available in Arabic, English, or French.
“the lesson was amazing, had so much fun and learnt a lot!”
Learn to surf near Taghazout with instructors including Youssef, Ussef, Hussein, and Sami. Choose a two-hour lesson or a longer day with hotel pickup, wetsuit, board, beach lunch, and a second supervised session. Small groups keep the coaching personal.
“Amazing day! We did the full day, first half is looking for a good spot and then followed by a quick warm up (fun) and basic steps on how to surf! Instructors are with you and help you, we managed to get standing and riding waves within in 30 minutes. Lunch was a sandwich and fruit which was very nice (cafe close by if not your thing). Second half of the day the instructors just let you go on your own, but they seen the group was struggling to get the waves as the see was abit flat, and they quickly came running down and guided everyone from the beach…”
Meet Essaouira Watersports at 10 Av. Princesse Lalla Amina for a two-hour beginner lesson near the beach. You’ll warm up, learn the take-off, practice catching waves, and surf with an instructor such as Ayoub, Wassim, Anas, Rachid, or Mehdi.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff - excellent communication before hand - fun experience and value for money - would definitely recommend these guys”
Meet Othman or a member of his team at Agadir Beach, near Les Dunes d’Or Hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll warm up, practise standing on the sand, then surf knee-to-waist-deep whitewater with a coach nearby. Boards and wetsuits are included.
“Othman is a very good trainer, he was so patient and eager to each us, we were a group of 4 and we had amazing time. From the beginning till the end he was always next to us, watching us, and making sure to tell us what we are doing wrong and how to improve, he spoke perfect English. And he is really kind. Very recommend it”
Meet Explora Watersports on Boulevard Mohamed V for a two-hour lesson on Essaouira Beach. Your instructor provides a wetsuit, board, and coaching in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic, from first pop-up to more polished wave skills.
“Mehdi was an outstanding instructor that took time to ensure those of us surfing for the first time were confident in the waves, while giving those with more experience a nice refresher course. Everybody at Explora was so nice. We even got a small video and some photos from our lesson. Definitely check it out when you’re in Essaouira!”
Spend 150 minutes learning to surf near Taghazout with local instructors such as Mohammed, Abdellah, and Jamal. You’ll get equipment, safety coaching, transport to suitable nearby spots, and patient help with paddling, board control, and catching your first waves.
“We had a very good day even though my sister lost her phone in the sea. Abdullah tried everything to find it with the local. I highly recommend it.”
Meet Swell Surf Morocco at Agadir Beach for a two-hour lesson suited to beginners and intermediate surfers. Your instructor covers warm-ups, beach practice, and ocean time, with boards and wetsuits provided. Hotel pickup is offered, and instructor Anas, known as Shark, may lead the session.
“Super worth it! Got picked up at the hotel and then driven to the beach. Once there, changed into wetsuits, did some warm up running and stretches before a lesson. The lesson was really comprehensive and I was able to stand up pretty quickly! Instructor Anas (Shark) waRead more”
Spend about six and a half hours surfing near Agadir with Shaka Surf Morocco. You’ll search for a suitable beach, take a 2.5-hour lesson in a group of no more than four, eat a packed picnic lunch, then practice during a supervised free-surf session.
“Good instructor and organized pick up for hotel in Agadir. The cleanliness and quality of the equipment are really good. Lunch is good.”
Meet Flyin’ Surf, 50 meters from Essaouira Beach, for a two-hour lesson with a board, wetsuit, leash, changing room, locker, and hot shower. Instructors such as Najeb, Ahmed, Abdul, and Zac teach surfing or kitesurfing in French, English, or Arabic, with timing set around the best conditions.
“The best activity to do in Essaouira! Ahmed was a really bice instructor even though it was my first time doing surf! Really loved it”
Meet Abdallah or Hmed in Taghazout square, collect a suitable board and wetsuit, then spend two hours learning surf basics, safety, and wave riding. The private lesson serves up to four people and welcomes first-timers, families, and more experienced surfers.
“Having my first lessons with Abdallah was a great way to get into surfing. Very experienced and good at explaining things. Helpful to have local knowledge of surf spots too. Would recommend getting a few lessons if its your first time”
Spend two hours on Agadir Beach with local instructors such as Ayoub, Othman, and Abdel. You’ll warm up on the sand, learn board skills, then practice in the water with coaching matched to your level. Equipment is included, and French, English, Arabic, and Spanish are spoken.
“Had an amazing surf lesson! It was a full 2-hour session where I learned so much, and with the instructor’s help I managed to catch my first wave — such an epic experience. I’d fully recommend this Instructor of surfing to everyone. Just go for it!”
Meet Surf With Reda in Taghazout for a 2-hour-30-minute beginner surf lesson. You’ll warm up on the beach, learn safety and pop-up technique, then practice paddling, standing, and riding waves with live coaching. Groups are capped at 10 people.
“I loved it!! We will definitely come back to learn more. Amazing. Nice, professional, very fixed.Auto-translated”
Meet Taghazout Discovery in Taghazout village for a two-hour surf lesson with local instructors such as Abdellah and Mohamed. You’ll receive a board and wetsuit, learn the basics on shore, surf with a coach, then keep the equipment for about an extra hour of practice.
“Un grand merci à Mohamed qui a été un formidable instructeur et qui m'a fait de faire des progrès notables durant ma matinée de surf.”
Meet Flyin'surf Essaouira at 10 Rue Charif El Idrissi for a two-hour lesson built around your level. You’ll receive a new surfboard, wetsuit, safety briefing, warm-up, and close coaching on paddling, popping up, balance, and wave reading. Experienced surfers can request larger waves.
Meet Explora Watersports on Essaouira’s beachfront for a private two-hour surf lesson tailored to your ability. Your instructor covers balance, standing up, wave choice, and posture, with board and wetsuit included. Instructors such as Ismail, Karim, Anas, and Abderahman have taught beginners, children, families, and improving surfers.
“Booked onto a semi private surf lesson which luckily ended up 1-1! The instructor Ismail was very patient and really built my confidence. Great experience and would definitely do again”
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