Morocco is one of the easiest surf destinations to reach from Europe: waves almost all year round and surf camps for every budget. But between Taghazout, Imsouane, Essaouira and Dakhla, the atmosphere, the waves and the prices are not the same. Here is how to choose the town for your surf camp in Morocco according to your level and budget, with our detailed town-by-town comparisons.
In short: which town for your surf camp in Morocco?
| Town | Who is it for? | Budget / week (excl. flights) | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taghazout and Tamraght | All levels: beaches to start, points for advanced surfers. The most camps and the liveliest | €419 to €510 in a surf house, up to about €990 in a surf hotel | Agadir, 45 min to 1 hour away |
| Imsouane | Beginners and longboarders (the bay), advanced surfers at Cathedral Point. Small, very quiet village | €550 to €680 all-inclusive in a dorm, about €410 without lessons | Agadir, about 2 hours away |
| Essaouira | Beginners in town, intermediates in Sidi Kaouki. Arty town, medina, afternoon wind | About €400 in a riad with breakfast, €550 to €880 full board in Sidi Kaouki | Essaouira, or Marrakech 2.5 to 3 hours away |
| Dakhla | Independent surfers and kitesurfers: desert waves on the ocean side, lagoon for kiting | Group surf lessons from €30 per 2-hour session; stays mostly sold by agencies | Dakhla |
Best season: October to April for regular swells. In summer, the waves are smaller: the right time to learn.
Taghazout, Imsouane, Essaouira or Dakhla: where to do your surf camp in Morocco?
Taghazout and Tamraght: the widest choice, for all levels
Taghazout is the best-known surf village in Morocco. To the north, points such as Anchor Point and Killer Point peel into long rights for advanced surfers. A few minutes to the south, Tamraght is quieter, with sandy beaches for your first waves, such as Banana Beach. This is where you will find the most surf camps, cafés and surf shops, and Agadir airport is only 45 minutes to 1 hour away.
Budget: €419 to €510 a week in an all-inclusive surf house, and up to about €990 in an upmarket surf hotel, flights excluded. Our partner there: Salt House Morocco, in Tamraght (€455 to €510 a week).
➜ Our comparison of the 5 best surf camps in Taghazout · The Taghazout surf guide
Imsouane: the long wave in the bay, in a village at the end of the world
Imsouane is a tiny fishing village about 2 hours by road from Agadir airport. Its bay peels into a gentle right of more than 500 m on the best days, perfect for learning and for longboarding. Advanced surfers head to Cathedral Point when the swell comes in. No nightlife: here, you surf, eat well and go to bed early.
Budget: €550 to €680 a week all-inclusive in a dorm, about €410 without lessons, flights excluded. Our partner there: The Little Kasbah (from €550 a week).
➜ Our comparison of the 5 best surf camps in Imsouane · The Imsouane surf guide
My experience: “I spent a week at Travel Surf Morocco in Imsouane and loved it. The lessons and instructors were excellent, three meals a day were included, the accommodation was very good, and the wave in the bay was a real pleasure to surf.” — Fanny
Essaouira: surfing to the rhythm of a medina
Essaouira is a real town, with its listed medina and its harbour. Beginners learn on the main beach facing the medina and at Tagharte beach, on a sandy bottom. Intermediates go to Sidi Kaouki, 25 km to the south. The trade winds blow hard in the afternoon, especially from May to September: you surf in the morning, and the area is also a kitesurfing spot.
Budget: about €400 a week in a medina riad with breakfast (KitesurfMaroc), and €550 to €880 full board in Sidi Kaouki, where most surf camps are, flights excluded. No partner there yet.
➜ Our comparison of the 5 best surf camps in Essaouira · The Essaouira surf guide
Dakhla: surfing on the edge of the desert, far from everything
Far to the south, Dakhla is best known for kitesurfing on its 45 km lagoon. On the ocean side, the desert waves are real though: Foum Labouir to start on small swells, Oum Labouir for intermediates and La Sarga, at the end of a 4×4 track, for advanced surfers. The swell season runs from October to April, and the water stays between 18 and 20 °C all year round.
Budget: stays there are often designed for kitesurfing. For surfing, a school like XcelSurf Dakhla offers group lessons from €30 per 2-hour session, 4×4 transport and equipment included, and a 7-night all-inclusive stay (price on request).
The best surf camps in Morocco: the comparison table
Here are the 15 surf camps from our town-by-town comparisons, with what is included and the price of a week. All prices come from the camps’ official websites (October 2026); the details of each camp are in its town’s comparison.
| Camp | Town | Levels | Included | Budget / week (excl. flights) | Google rating (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt House Morocco (partner) | Tamraght | All levels | Meals, 10 hours of lessons, equipment, yoga, transfer | €455 to €510 | 4.8/5 (463 reviews) |
| Aloha Surf Camp | Tamraght | Beginner to advanced | 2 h lessons and 2 h coaching a day, 3 meals, equipment, shuttle | €419 to €499 | 4.6/5 (147 reviews) |
| Reborn Surf Camp | Tamraght | All levels | Daily lessons, meals, equipment, trips to the beaches | From €474 | 5.0/5 (291 reviews) |
| Easy Surf Maroc | Tamraght | All levels depending on the package | Lessons or guiding depending on the package, yoga | On request | 4.8/5 (165 reviews) |
| Surf Maroc | Taghazout | Beginner, intermediate | Meals, 2-hour morning sessions, board and wetsuit | From about €990 | 4.4/5 (Amouage, 1,056 reviews) and 4.7/5 (Taghazout Villa, 106 reviews) |
| The Little Kasbah (partner) | Imsouane | Beginner to advanced | Breakfast and dinner, 6 lessons, equipment, transfer | €550 to €730 | 5.0/5 (232 reviews) |
| Travel Surf Morocco | Imsouane | Beginner, intermediate | 3 meals, 2 lessons a day, equipment, transfer, photo analysis | From €680 | 5.0/5 (394 reviews) |
| Mystery Surf Camp | Imsouane | Beginner, intermediate | 3 meals, 6 lessons, equipment, transfer, photo and video analysis | From €599 | 5.0/5 (533 reviews) |
| Olas Surf Camp | Imsouane | All levels | 3 meals, daily lessons, equipment, transfer, video analysis | €579 to €679 | 4.9/5 (187 reviews) |
| N’tona Surf Camp | Imsouane | All levels (beginner, intermediate, longboard) | Room, 3 meals, daily lessons, equipment, yoga twice a week, one-way airport transfer | €500 to €700 | 5.0/5 (318 reviews) |
| KitesurfMaroc | Essaouira (medina) | Beginner, intermediate | 6 nights in a riad, breakfast, 14 hours of lessons, equipment rental, 4×4 to the spots | €400 to €500 | 5.0/5 (659 reviews) |
| SurfTwins | Sidi Kaouki | Beginner to advanced depending on the package | 6 nights in a private room, breakfast and picnic lunch, 12 hours of lessons, equipment, transfer | €450 (from €380 for guiding) | 4.9/5 (591 reviews) |
| Mogasurf | Sidi Kaouki | All levels | Villa with a pool, full board, lessons, equipment, transfer | €550 until the end of February 2027 (€790 regular price) | 4.8/5 (164 reviews) |
| Holy Surf Camp | Sidi Kaouki | Beginner, intermediate | Surf house or villa, homemade meals, daily surfing | From €580 | 5.0/5 (155 reviews) |
| Ocean Vibes Morocco | Sidi Kaouki | Beginner to advanced | 7 nights, full board, 12 hours of lessons, equipment, transfer | €580 to €880 | 5.0/5 (1,364 reviews) |
What a surf camp in Morocco includes
- Accommodation: dorm, double room or private room.
- Meals: breakfast and dinner most often, sometimes lunch after the session.
- Lessons: 2 hours a day on average, in small groups by level.
- Equipment: board and wetsuit, sometimes video analysis.
- Transport: van to the spot of the day, and often the airport transfer for a week’s stay.
To choose well, look at the number of students per instructor (1 to 6 is a good benchmark), the instructors’ qualifications, for example from the ISA, the International Surfing Association, and whether the camp changes spot according to the conditions. “Surf guiding” or “free surf” packages, without lessons, suit independent surfers and cost less.
When to go to a surf camp in Morocco?
From October to April, Atlantic swells arrive regularly: it is the season for the Taghazout points and Cathedral Point. In summer, the waves are smaller and gentler, ideal for learning, especially in Imsouane bay. For the month-by-month details, read our guide to the best surfing season in Morocco.
Preparing your surf camp in Morocco: practical information
Papers
Many nationalities, including EU and UK citizens, only need a passport valid for the whole stay for a tourist visit of less than 90 days, without a visa. Always check the latest entry requirements on your government’s travel advice website before you leave.
Money
The currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD), which you cannot get outside Morocco: exchange or withdraw cash on arrival, at the airport or in town. Bring cash for small villages like Imsouane, where cards are not always accepted.
Board and wetsuit
At a surf camp, the board and wetsuit are almost always included: no need to pay to fly your board. The water is cool: bring a 4/3 mm in winter and a 3/2 mm in summer. If you bring your own board, check your airline’s fee, which is often charged.
FAQ: surf camp in Morocco
How much does a surf camp in Morocco cost?
Allow around €400 to €700 a week, flights excluded. The cheapest packages start at around €400 (riad in Essaouira with breakfast) and €419 (all-inclusive surf house in Tamraght).
Which town in Morocco is best for a beginner surf camp?
All three main towns work. Tamraght has the most choice and sandy beaches, Imsouane has the gentlest and longest wave to learn on, and Essaouira is ideal if you also want to enjoy a town.
Which airport should I choose for a surf camp in Morocco?
Agadir for Taghazout, Tamraght and Imsouane (45 minutes to 1 hour for Taghazout, about 2 hours for Imsouane). Essaouira has its own airport; otherwise, Marrakech is 2.5 to 3 hours away by road. The transfer is often included for a week at a surf camp.
Do I need to know how to surf to go to a surf camp?
No. Most camps run a level test on the first day and split students into groups, from complete beginners to advanced surfers.
Sources: prices taken from the camps’ official websites (details in each comparison), October 2026.
