The 15 Best Surf Lessons in Morocco

1.Taghazout Beach Surf Lesson with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 298 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $48Our pick

Start with hotel pickup at 9:15 a.m., collect a wetsuit and board, then learn on the sand before heading into the waves. Instructors such as Youssef, Hussein, Sami, and Omar teach in English or French. Choose a two-hour lesson or a longer day with lunch and afternoon surf time.

“I had the most wonderful experience with this surf school! 🌊 From the very first moment, I felt safe, seen and truly cared for. The instructors didn’t just teach surfing – they paid attention to me as a person, to my needs and my pace, which made all the difference. Their patience and guidance gave me the confidence to try, and their kindness made me feel at home. There was so much genuine warmth in the way they welcomed everyone – it felt less like a lesson and more like being part of a family. I left not only with new surf skills, but also with a heart full of…”

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3.Surf Lesson with local surfer in Essaouira Morocco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $33

Meet Essaouira Watersports at 10 Av. Princesse Lalla Amina for a two-hour beginner lesson near the beach. You’ll warm up, learn the take-off, use included equipment, and practice in the water with instructors such as Ayoub, Wassim, Anas, or Rachid. Pickup, showers, and photos are included.

“Une super équipe vous prend en charge. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés ! Bonne ambiance, conviviale, pro....”

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4.Beginner Surf Lesson – Equipment Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet Othman or his team at Agadir Beach, opposite Les Dunes d’Or Hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll warm up, learn board control and the pop-up on sand, then practise in shallow whitewater with close coaching. Boards and wetsuits are supplied, with optional professional photos.

“Abdel and the team were fantastic. We had a fun warm up, great tuition on land about how to stand up and then lots of help in the sea. We were so happy and successfully stood up lots of times! We also got some great photos from the photographer!”

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5.Sandboarding ( Sand Surfing ) in Agadir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $58

Travel from Agadir along the Tamri coast with guides such as Mustafa, Abdullah, Hassan, or Samir. Learn sandboarding in the Taboga dunes, climb slopes beside the Atlantic, visit a canyon, and stop for photos. Boards, transport, water, bananas, and WiFi are included.

“We had a great time sand surfing - the guys were patient and kind and took lots of photos. They picked us up at the agreed location and we made our way to the dunes and had lots of time to practice and try different levels. Highly recommend!”

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6.2-Hour Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet Explora Watersports on Boulevard Mohamed V for a two-hour lesson at Essaouira Beach. Instructors such as Abdul, Abdou, Mehdi, and Karim teach balance, pop-ups, wave choice, and stance in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic. Board and wetsuit are included.

“Great place to rent equipment and go surfing if you have surfed before. We hired an instructor for our teens who had prior surfing experience but he was really not particularly engaged and really functioned as an onsite babysitter. However the management, equipment, price and location is superb.”

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7.KiteSurfing or Surfing Experience in Essaouira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $29

Meet BleuKite Essaouira on Avenue Mohammed V for a two-hour surf or kitesurf lesson. Your certified instructor fits your wetsuit, explains the equipment, and guides you from the station to the beach. Groups are capped at two, with instruction in English, French, Dutch, or Arabic.

“great lesson! super enjoyable - instructor was friendly and helpful, perfect for a beginner surfer!!”

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8.2 hours surf lesson in Agadir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $40

Meet Swell Surf Morocco at Agadir Beach for a two-hour lesson with a certified instructor. Beginners learn the basics on sand before entering the water, while intermediate surfers work on technique. Hotel pickup, surfboard, wetsuit, and instruction are included. Instructor Anas, known as Shark, may lead your session.

“Absolutely brilliant. This was my first time surfing and within 10mins I was able to catch my first wave. It was so much fun! The instructor was very good and friendly.”

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9.Surf Lesson with changing rooms & Hot showers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · from $24Best value

Meet Flyin’ Surf, 50 meters from Essaouira Beach, for a two-hour lesson with a board, wetsuit, leash, locker, and hot shower. Patient instructors including Najeb, Najip, Ahmed, and Abdul teach beginners step by step, while stronger surfers can request bigger waves.

“Surfing was Brillant, the waves weren’t too big for beginners and Abdul was a great instructor would definitely recommend.”

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10.2h surfing in uncrowded spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $32

Leave Essaouira with an instructor such as Simo, Momo, Afil, Adil, or Salah and surf a quiet beach away from the main crowds. Your two-hour lesson includes pickup, board, wetsuit, beach instruction, water coaching, snacks, and drinks. Beginners are welcome.

“I was extremely lucky having Momo for my first surfing in life. I had fears and doubts which are gone now. Cant wait to try more. Thanks Momo for support and best mint tea break. It was a good thought of you.”

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11.Private Surf Lesson in Taghazout/Agadir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $33

Meet your instructor in Taghazout square, get a board and wetsuit suited to your level, then warm up, learn surf safety, and spend two hours working on waves. Abdallah and Hmed teach beginners and returning surfers in small private groups of up to four.

“Fantastic instructor and I highly recommend. Clear instructions and got my three kids (who had never surfed) and me up and surfing in no time. Very affordable and gave us his complete attention. Do not hesitate to book!”

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12.2h Surf Lesson with Local Instructors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Meet local instructors such as Ayoub, Othman, or Abdel on Agadir Beach for a two-hour surf lesson. You will practice on the sand, work with quality equipment, and receive personal coaching in French, English, Arabic, or Spanish. Beginners are welcome, and photos may be available to purchase.

“Great experience, the instructor was very good and helpful. Would also recommend paying for the photos as they were great quality”

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13.2 Hours Activity Surfing lessons in Taghazout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $34

Meet local coaches such as Abdellah or Mohamed in Taghazout, collect your board and wetsuit, then head to a suitable nearby break. You get two hours of guided instruction, safety advice, wave practice, and possibly an extra hour to build confidence on your own.

“Expérience de fou, petit groupe donc encore mieux. Le moniteur est au top, toujours le smile. Après notre cours nous avons même pu garder la planche un peu plus longtemps sans le moniteur ! Bonne expérience, et qualité prix rien à dire 🙏🏻”

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14.Join our Surf Day trips and learn surfing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $40

Meet at Surf & Travel Camp Morocco in Taghazout at 10am for transport to the best surf spot of the day. You get a two-hour lesson suited to your level, equipment, beach lunch, and free time to swim, relax, or keep surfing until the return drive.

“Very friendly stuff and helpfull. English speaking. well recomended. helped to get to surfing place from Agadir.”

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15.2 hours Essaouira Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $28

Meet Flyin'surf Essaouira near the beach for a two-hour lesson built around safety, warm-up, paddling, pop-ups, balance, and wave reading. You get a new surfboard, swimsuit, changing room, locker, hot shower, water, tea or coffee, and transport. More advanced surfers can request bigger waves.

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