TAMRAGHT SURF

The waves here don’t care about your follower count. Tamraght is a stretch of Atlantic coast nestled between the villages of Aourir and Taghazout, where the Atlas Mountains shake hands with the ocean. One main road, a handful of bustling cafés, a vibrant mosque on the hill, and a line-up of accessible, world-class waves that still feel like a local secret. No high-rises, no jet-skis, just goats on the cliffs and the smell of grilling fish drifting over the terraces every evening.

The Summer Playground (May–September)

This is when Morocco turns the difficulty dial down to “forgiving”.

Swells are smaller and friendlier, offshore winds are rare but not missed, and the water is bath-warm (21–24 °C). Perfect for learning without the intimidation factor.

• Banana Beach & Panorama – wide sandy beaches with multiple peaks breaking gently over sand. You can literally walk from your breakfast table to the line-up in flip-flops.
• Hash Point (summer mode) – a mellow right that peels slowly enough for ten turns on a longboard or your first proper cutback on a mid-length.
• Devil’s Rock – soft shoulders, almost never crowded before 10 a.m., and the local surf schools use it as their outdoor classroom.

Tripico camps sit right above these spots. You wake to the sound of waves, drink coffee watching the sets, and paddle out with a coach who learned to surf here when boards were still made of wood.

The Winter Arena (October–April)

This is when Tamraght shows its teeth – in the best possible way. North-Atlantic swells march straight down the coast, wrap around the points and deliver some of the longest, cleanest rights on the planet. Anchor Point (a short drive north) – the crown jewel. On a solid northwest swell with east wind it can give you rides longer than most people’s attention spans. Killer Point (a short drive north) – hollow, fast, and occasionally visited by pods of orcas hunting the same fish schools you’re surfing over. La Source & Mysteries (easily accessed) – tucked-away rights that only fire on bigger days. Tripico’s drivers know every dirt track and will have you there before the first set hits. Imsouane – 50 minutes north. The Bay serves Africa’s longest rideable wave; the Cathedral point is a hollow gem when the swell is north. Water drops to 17-19 °C, so bring a good 4/3 and booties for the dawn patrol cobblestones.