Surf-spot guides, swell breakdowns, Moroccan recipes, and quiet observations from the rooftop. Written by the people who live here.
Can beginners surf Taghazout in December or January? Yes—but choosing the right beach, tide and transport matters far more than the month.
Surf camp convenience or hostel freedom? Here’s the honest breakdown of costs, coaching, transport and social life in Taghazout.
Bring a mid-length. Then match the second board to the season. An honest guide to which surfboards actually work on Morocco's point breaks.
Forty surf camps, maybe eight worth your money. Here's how to spot the good ones before you book — ratios, food, ownership, and the red flags nobody mentions.
A Taghazout 7 day itinerary built around how the wind and swell actually behave here — from someone who lives in Tamraght and surfs this coast every week.
What surfboard rental in Taghazout actually costs in 2026, which shops are worth your dirhams, and the five-minute board check almost no one does.
What surf lessons in Taghazout actually cost in 2026, from the 150 MAD beach guy to the 800 MAD private — and which one's right for you.
How to combine the Gnaoua Festival Essaouira 2026 with a Taghazout surf trip without burning out, missing waves, or hitting Friday traffic on the N1.
Surf spots An honest look at the history of Morocco's most famous right-hand point break. We cover how a group of Australians put it on the map in the sixties, which pro surfers have dominated the lineup, and the technical details you need to know before paddling out.
What's working on the coast, new spot guides, recipes from Samira's kitchen, and the occasional package discount. Zero filler. One email a month.