Learn to Surf in Morocco in a Week

Great surfcamp with amazing people, very good coaches, and delicious food throughout the day. The evening meals were especially great, but breakfast and lunch were also really good. The riad was beautiful, with a nice pool and lots of cute cats around. I even managed to stand up a few times while surfing! Unfortunately, one day surfing wasn’t possible and another day the conditions were very difficult, but overall it was a really fun and memorable experience.

What a week! I met lovely people, learned how to surf, enjoyed amazing food, and petted more cats than I could dream of. The surf instructors were lovely and very helpful, and gave me a lot of confidence. To top everything up, I found myself a new travel bestie, and we will be booking more MBA trips together! Could not recommend this enough :)

This was only my second time surfing so I was basically a complete beginner. The whole adventure was very well run, from the accommodation to the surf instruction. Courtney, Haitam and the rest of the team do an incredible job and the Mint Surf Riad is a fantastic place to stay. Each day was started with breakfast, then we travelled out to the best beach depending on the surf conditions. After a morning of instruction, we'd stop for lunch before going out to surf independently, albeit under supervision from Haitam and the other instructors. Around mid-afternoon we'd return to the Riad and the rest of the day would be ours to do with as we please. The town we were based in, Tamraght, is pretty small with a nice beach, and Agadir and Tagazhout are both a short taxi ride away. We were taught with 7' foamies, which for me took some getting used to as my first time surfing was with a 9' longboard. You will get the hang of it as long as you listen to the instructor's advice and really go for it. On day 1 I only got one sketchy pop-up, but by day 5 I was popping up successfully and semi-consistently. The progression is real and the Mint Surf instructors are excellent at what they do. As an added bonus hundreds of photographs are taken during the lessons to records all of your progress, and the occasional wipeout, and you will wipe out several times. The meals included were great, especially the dinners which aren't included in the price and cost extra but are well worth it. The rooms in the Riad were clean and spacious and WiFi is provided. There was also a pool and Yoga classes, if that's your sort of thing. (Not for me) There's loads of common areas for relaxing and socialising and the overall atmosphere was friendly and convivial. This was my first proper surf camp and I loved every second of it. My first time surfing ignited my intrest in the sport, but this trip cemented my love for it. Don't hesitate in booking this trip, you will NOT regret it.

Can’t recommend this trip highly enough. Everything about it met and exceeded expectations. Thanks to Courtney our local host everything was so easy and enjoyable.

I had an amazing week in Morocco learning how to surf with Much Better Adventures – and once again, it was a fantastic experience with them. From the very beginning, the vibe was great, with a super fun, relaxed and open group of people that made the trip even more special. The weather in January was absolutely lovely and the perfect escape from the cold winter in Europe. Spending the days at the beach, outdoors in the sunshine, was exactly what I needed. Yes: wiggling into a cold, wet wetsuit is a little uncomfortable for about two minutes, but then you completely forget about it because the surf, the sun and the whole experience are simply amazing. The riad where we stayed was cozy and welcoming, a perfect place to relax and sit together in the evenings, share stories and laugh after long days in the water. There were also lots of super cute animals around: dogs and cats everywhere, always ready for a cuddle, which made the place feel even more special and warm. The room itself wasn’t luxurious, but it was comfortable and cozy, and totally fit the relaxed and authentic atmosphere of the stay. The surf coaches were truly great: funny, kind, professional and incredibly motivating. They really did their best to help everyone improve, encouraged us from the very first wave and made learning to surf both fun and confidence-boosting. Thanks to them, getting up on the board felt achievable and exciting rather than intimidating. In the evenings we often went out to eat in Taghazout, which was close by and easy to reach and it was always a highlight: great food, relaxed atmosphere, beautiful sunsets and good company. Overall, it was just a wonderful experience: surfing, being outdoors all day, enjoying the sunshine, great conversations, and sharing it all with a lovely group of people. I would absolutely recommend this trip, and Much Better Adventures once again delivered an unforgettable adventure. 🌊:woman-surfing:

Loved this trip. Went from beginner surfer to being able to get up on waves pretty consistently by the end of the week so I was delighted. Tagazhout is a great location with lovely scenery and great restaurants. Beaches were really nice with good beginner surf. Surf instructors were knowledgeable and helpful.

Great week spent in Morocco. , Lovely accommodation, brilliant surfing, amazing food. Cannot fault anything about the trip.

What an amazing week. From the warm welcome by Courtney as we arrived at the riad to the crazy fun surf lessons with Haitam and back for cuddles with the cats and dogs of the road. I’ve had such a blast. I’m ever amazed that when I come on MBA trips somehow the groups just seem to work so well and everyone gets on. (Maybe just good luck?) I loved the pace of this trip. We had lessons in the morning followed by relaxed afternoons dictated by the weather. Being flexible with the plans wasn’t an issue for Haitam and the team. Everyone was super friendly and the food was next level! Definitely recommend!

Had a fantastic week away surfing. Courtney, the instructors and the rest of the Mint Surf team looked after us really well and create a very chilled and friendly vibe throughout. The food and yoga are also great, really great value for money all round. Highly recommend and I'd love to go back one day.

Overall, the trip has been great - following an initial lesson and ongoing mentoring, it was great fun learning to surf, combined with the twice daily yoga available, tasty and filling food provided, cosy accommodation and a good number of extra activities that were also thrown into our trip - it was an enjoyable trip that also matched the price point of what you pay. However, a few areas let the trip down slightly, with those being: a lack of initial introductions as to who our hosts were or the people teaching us to surf, do yoga etc, alongside a lack of communication regarding what we were doing each day, where we were going each/the next day and what to pack or bring… finally, and the biggest issue - this is NOT a small group adventure trip as advertised. In short, while you’ll be with a group of people who have booked onto the trip via MBA, this is a much larger surf camp where there may be 50 or so students involved and mixed up with the activities - while this can also be nice to meet new people, it does also reduce the personal-touch that a small group trip brings, along with the hosts being able to be as flexible to the needs/requests of your specific group. Overall this was and is an enjoyable trip I’d recommend to others to go on, but just be aware that it’s unlikely to be a ‘small group adventure’ and that you may need to be forward in asking who people are, what’s happening or what’ll you’ll need to bring along each day. As a side note, a big shout out to Haitom for being a great host despite being allocated to another group during our trip; the guy is a legend and goes above and beyond everyday for his guests.