Holiday itinerary
Combine the rush of surfing with the power of yoga for an energising week of yoga and surf in the beautiful village of Taghazout just 20km from Agadir. Combining surf with yoga will help you to focus and balance during your surf lessons making you more flexible and developing your strength in the water.
You will enjoy 7 nights in shared surf camp accommodation, 5 surf lessons, 5 practice surf sessions and 5 evening yoga classes set in a stunning pagoda overlooking the ocean. Your talented yoga instructor with 10 years of experience is a surfer too, and will help you to make the most of the two activities combined.
Surf lessons are suitable for all levels and your experienced and qualified surf instructors will take you to local hidden spots that are just perfect for your level, making sure you’ll be on your feet in no time!
Accommodation is set in the oceanfront surf camp, with shared rooms, cooking facilities, satellite TV, Wi-Fi and a gorgeous roof terrace with a great group atmosphere. Everyone eats together in the evenings enjoying delicious food cooked by local chefs whilst looking out to sea.
Taghazout is a world-renowned surf spot with a welcoming laidback feel. The surf school hosts make sure everyone experiences the wonderful culture and area as much as possible with optional day trips available for a Moroccan surf and yoga holiday with a difference.
Suitability
- Suitable for all surf levels from complete beginners to intermediate levels who have surfed before and are looking to perfect their technique
- Must be able to swim
- Yoga classes are suitable for all levels
- Minimum age 18
- Surfing is great fun for everyone but it’s best to bear in mind that it can be physically demanding sometimes
- Lessons available in English, French and Arabic
Travelling Solo?
- These surf and yoga holidays make great singles holidays as rooms are shared with between 1-3 others so you don’t have to pay a single supplement
- Alternatively, if you would like own private room for a single supplement please contact to check availability and add the single supplement at the time of booking
- Click on the 'costing and extras' tab to check the single supplement prices
Non-Participating Partner?
- Non-participating partners are welcome to join you and share a room for reduced price
- The price includes a shared twin/double room with a yoga and surfing partner, 7 delicious evening meals and all breakfasts
- To check the price, click on the ‘costing and extras’ tab
Surfing And Yoga Holiday Start Days
- Holidays run year round taking advantage of the great weather and arrivals are on Saturdays and Sundays
- The school will be closed for 1 month during Ramadan (usually July/August)
- Surfing and yoga holidays are for 7 nights/8 days
- If dates appear ‘on request’ please email us and we’ll check availability for your preferred day of arrival as quickly as possible
Surfing And Yoga Holiday Itinerary
The itinerary is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes but is typically as follows:
Day 1 Arrival and Agadir airport pick-up - Saturday or Sunday
- You will be able to check into your room from 2pm
- You will have time to settle into the surf camp accommodation and soak up the laid back atmosphere, in the evening you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal on the roof terrace of the accommodation
Days 2-6 - Surfing and Yoga
- Each day you will enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the ocean front cafe
- After breakfast, transport will be provided in the morning for the best spot to suit your level
- You will have 2 hours of surfing lessons each day for 5 consecutive days
- Lunch will then be provided (salad or sandwiches)
- In the afternoon you will have supervised surf sessions so you can practice your technique and ask the instructor if you have anything in particular you want to work on
- You are free to take breaks when you want, if you feel tired you can sit on the beach and soak up some sun
- Late afternoon you will make your way back to the camp with the instructors
- Yoga sessions usually take place in the evening in a stunning pagoda overlooking the point break of Taghazout (exact time of the yoga sessions will be arranged on arrival)
- Shops and cafes are within walking distance so you can visit the village with your fellow surfers or relax in the lounge or on the roof terrace
- In the evenings a fantastic Moroccan meal will be served and all the group will sit and eat together overlooking the spectacular view from the surf camp roof top
Day 7- Free day
- One of the days during the week will be a free day, the day itself will be confirmed on arrival and may be during the week to give you a rest day during the surf and yoga lessons
- You are free to hire a board and practise your techniques, take a stroll to the local cafes and shops or join one of the school trips to Kasbah and around the Souks or whatever day trip is planned that day (dependant on the school itinerary)
- Dinner will be served in the evening
Day 8 – Departure day – Saturday or Sunday
- After breakfast you will check out of the surf camp, you are asked to check out by 11am but you can leave your bags in the lock up and use the facilities if you have a later flight to catch
About Your Surf Instructors
- All instructors are fully qualified by British, French and Moroccan surf federations
- Instructors have been specially selected for their teaching skills and passion for surfing
- Your experience is at the heart of what they do and every instructor wants to ensure you have a great time, sharing their excellent local knowledge with you
- They will be there to tailor and create the experience to your needs and level to make sure you get the most from your surfing tuition
About Your Yoga Instructor
- Your yoga instructor Lucie Palmer brings a vibrant mix of training from Hawaiian, Canadian and English yoga centres
- She has 10 years of experience in a variety of styles, several yoga qualifications and is passionate about yoga and surfing
- Recently trained as a surf coach she has developed the perfect yoga formula for surfers
- A registered teacher with Yoga Alliance she has completed yoga philosophy, meditation and karma yoga study programs as well as a 200hr YTT course in Ashtanga Hatha yoga
- With her classes you will enjoy a perfect mix of yoga, surfing and good company
The Surf Equipment
- You will be kitted out in top quality wetsuits and boards
- There is a full range of summer wetsuits and an impressive selection of surfboards from foam boards, to long boards, mini-mals, short boards, fish and even a body board
- As the school has many different sized boards in varying thicknesses they will suit any level, short boards are more limited so if you are very advanced check availability before you arrive
- If you are a complete beginner, you can use a board with higher volume and buoyancy during the first few days, switching to a smaller, more manoeuvrable board as you improve
Water Conditions And Weather
- Morocco, being a developing nation doesn't have the same water regulations which you may be used to in Europe and whilst the best and cleanest surf spots will be chosen each day by the school, they recommend some simple travel tips for staying in Morocco:
- Keep hydrated; your immune system is at its lowest when you're dehydrated so drink plenty of water (provided free throughout the day)
- Taghazout enjoys 330 days of sunshine each year and the African sun is much hotter than what you may be used to so take sun precautions
What Will I Learn In My Surf Lessons?
- As a beginner you will learn the following;
- Elementary water safety
- To understand your surf board, where to find the rails, the nose, the stringer and the sweet spot!
- Theory lessons on types of breaks, surf board design, equipment and history
- How to control the board in the water
- Where and how to position yourself to catch a wave
- How to clear the breaking zone and deal with white water
- Line up positioning
- How to paddle to catch the waves
- How to balance standing and lying on the board
- How to stand on your board beginning with a knees to standing action (slower) to mastering a ‘pop up’
- How to catch green waves (the wave just before it breaks)
- More advanced surfers will be shown the best breaks and will be taken to more challenging spots to surf during the week
Where Will I Learn Yoga And What Will I Learn?
- Lucie your yoga instructor teaches a fantastic mix of Pranayama (breathing exercises), energizing and relaxing Asanas (yoga poses) as well as Savasana; a deep blissful relaxation
- She will focus your practice on stretching out the muscles used most in surfing using a combination of yoga poses to increase your strength, flexibility, balance and concentration
- Yoga is taught at a luxury pagoda yoga studio in Taghazout walking distance from the surf camp
- The studio light airy and open to the ocean waves and gorgeous sunsets
- Many guests say it is the most beautiful yoga space they have ever seen
- Other yoga locations on your holiday may include the spacious and peaceful ocean view terrace or one of Morocco’s beautiful sandy beaches
- You will benefit from:
- Getting to your feet quicker thanks to increased flexibility
- Improved fitness and power helping you to catch more waves
- Improved balance
- A calmer mind in the water to help you maintain focus
- All classes are for mixed levels and are in Ashtanga and Hatha styles
The Surf Camp Accommodation and Meals
- Accommodation is set in the excellent surf camp located right on the seafront
- The lovely Moroccan villa has been converted into a communal surf house offering 8 rooms on 4 levels so there is a great group atmosphere
- There are 6 twin/double rooms and 2 dorm bunk rooms sleeping 4 people
- Prices are based on shared rooms and bathrooms and you’ll share with 1-3 others
- If you'd like a private room please email to check availability for this and add the single supplement at the time of booking
- Couples will be allocated a twin room where possible and available
- Check in after 3pm on day 1 and check out by 11am on day 8
- The rooms all provide linen and towels and the majority have balconies
- Each floor is equipped with one bathroom, basic cooking facilities as well as satellite TV and high speed Wi-Fi so you can keep up to date on your emails, watch the latest surf video and make yourself at home
- The fantastic terrace at the top of the villa has the best view in Taghazout and is a great lookout for all of the point breaks
- Friendly and hospitable staff are on hand throughout the day at the surf camp
- You will be served breakfast and dinner at the ocean front cafe
- Lunch will be either salad or sandwiches and served at the surf spot chosen for that day
- The Moroccan cooks have all worked in the Agadir hotels as well as the local cafes of Taghazout
- If you like authentic Moroccan cuisine then it doesn't get any better than this!
- If you prefer a taste of home the chefs are great at omelettes and pizza too
- Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any specific dietary requirements and the school will do their utmost to accommodate your requirements
Free Time In Morocco
- Life is easy in Taghazout and it offers you a great opportunity to explore and experience both the culture and outdoor activities
- You can arrange a visit to any of the following with the school on arrival;
- Paradise Valley; a beautiful oasis is about 90 minutes drive the surf camp to visit the waterfalls and rock pools
- The bay of Immsouane; a beautiful fishing village nestled on top of the cliffs overlooking the longest break that Morocco has to offer which is perfect for beginners
- Fez; the UNESCO listed medina is a must see with its heady mix of aromas, sounds and miles of historic souks it is a remarkable city
- Other places to visit include Essaouira, Marrakesh and the Sahara Desert and if you ask the school they will give you all the information you need to get there
Head to one of Morocco’s most famous surf spots, combine yoga and surf in an incredible location and take home two new skills that will stay with you long after the holiday is over.