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Surfing taghazout bay
Zen Surf Morocco : great surf spots, anytime, for anyone
Surfing every day of the year
Can you imagine a whole year of surfing, with no days off (apart from Saturday, which is the day of rest of the surf coaches)? That’s what we guarantee at Zen Surf. Whether you come in October, March or the middle of summer, we will always find a surf spot with waves for you to have fun and make progress. The wide range of spots just a few minutes from the camp means we can select the best one every day. In case of heavy swell we drive the group to sheltered spots with smaller and clean waves. Looking to visit us in low season? We’d be delighted to welcome you, and we also have a great number of more exposed surf spots (swell magnets) where we guarantee we will find waves.
Suitable spots and waves
To make each surf session unique, we choose the surf spot of the day every morning. This allows us to assess the conditions in real time, and to go for the most suitable surf spot according to the swell/wind/tide/crowds. We’ll do our best to offer waves for all levels to enjoy, with easy waves for beginners and nice peeling green waves for intermediates. This allows our guests to progress in a very short time. It’s not unusual for a complete beginner to go from small foams to green waves in just a few days! Most surf spots are closeby, which means that you can spend the whole day in the water. More surfing, less preparation!
our local surf spots
Banana Point
A regional classic right in front of the surf camp, this beautiful right-hander point break accommodates all levels. Up to 6-foot it is a fun, easy and forgiving wave that is perfect for people wanting to develop their surfing skills. Above 6-foot it is an amazing and powerful wave that will guarantee memorable sessions.
Douze (K12)
Douze is located right next to the camp. It is a nice left-right peak with a nice push at take-off. The lefthander is super easy and fun and gets quite mellow after take-off, it is a great wave for learning and for longboarders. The right-hander is more powerful and can offer amazing rides, but beware the rocks at the end of your ride!
Onze (K11)
This is Douze’s “big sister” that offers a more powerful wave breaking on a rocky slab with a nice opening face. Works best when the swell is not too big (up to 6-foot).
Devil’s Rock/Imourane
The Imourane beach is an easy beach break that is perfect for beginning and progressing. The point break to the right o the beach, called Devil’s Rock, can hold good surprises although not as consistent as the other points in the area. Great spot to take a mint tea on a terrace or just chill out on the beach for a sunbathing session.
Croco
A very long beach with numerous peaks to begin and progress. One of the surf schools’ favourite, it’s a very nice beach where you can lie down in the sand after an exhausting session and watch camels amble by.
Panorama
Another great beach for beginners. Works only in the event of a big swell. The rocky point at the very end of the beach towards Taghazout sometimes delivers a nice right-hander.
Tamri
The one spot to go to there are no waves anywhere else: Tamri’s exposure makes it the perfect swell magnet. Beautiful, large and untouched beach with a rivermouth. Can be nice when the sand banks are well shaped.
The world-famous surf spots of the Taghazout region
Anchor Point
Arguably the most famous wave in Morocco, that completely lives up to its reputation. This powerful right-hander point break is very consistent and holds pretty much any swell size. It works best on big NW swells. Above 6 foot this wave is not for the faint hearted because of its power and the strong rips. To get back to the line-up if you’ve been lucky enough to catch a wave.
Boilers
Definitely not the most accessible spot for beginners, but certainly one of the most epic! Recognizable by the boat boiler protruding from the rocks, Boilers is a powerful, fast right-hander, which will probably allow you to catch a few tubes if you have the right timing. A committed surf break and deep waves that guarantee a memorable session for experienced surfers.
Killer Point
The name “Killer Point” might sound frightening at first, but it actually comes from the killer whale pods that were observed a long time ago offshore. The point break is famous for its wave length, which can reach 500 meters. More than enough to satisfy long-ride enthusiasts! After a fairly fast and hollow take-off, reserved for experienced surfers, the wave offers a perfect shoulder to practice your technique on a couple of turns.
Imsouane Bay
One of Morocco’s classic waves, maybe the longest in Morocco, that can offer 2-minute rides or even more. It is a really nice wave for longboarders and has a section for beginners. Imsouane is a beautiful little fishing harbour with a magnificent bay (see our blog article about this amazing place). Be prepared to walk back around the bay after a long wave! Imsouane trips are available for everyone for a supplement.