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Discover the Best Beginner Surf Spots in Morocco Near Azul Guesthouse
Morocco is a must-visit surf destination, with countless beaches suitable for all levels. But not all spots are ideal for beginners. In this article, we offer you a selection of beginner surf spots in Morocco, located less than 20 minutes from Azul Guesthouse.
A beginner surf spot in Morocco is, above all, a beachbreak: a wave that breaks on sand, with easy access directly from the beach. These spots are safer, with soft, less hollow and less powerful waves compared to reefbreaks, which break over rock or coral.
Km17
Just past Crocodile Beach, Km17 is a very accessible beachbreak. Even though the waves may look big at first glance, their power is moderate. The wave gives you enough time to take off. You’ll find 2 or 3 different peaks offering both rights and lefts. Getting in the water is simple—just walk in from the beach and paddle to the peak. It’s not the easiest spot when conditions are big. The spot works best at mid to high tide.
Devil’s Rock
Despite its name, this spot is not that devilish. It’s a favorite for beginners thanks to the many surf rental shops nearby. This spot works well in both small and large conditions (though it’s trickier for beginners when entry requires navigating rocks). It has several peaks; the one favored by experienced surfers is next to the rock itself and forms a long right. Depending on the day, you might also find one or two more peaks further left along the beach, offering both rights and lefts. The spot works best at mid to high tide.
Crocodile
Located just 50 meters to the right of Devil’s Rock, this is the name for the entire beach. It’s called Crocodile due to the shape of the Taghazout point, which resembles a crocodile head. This long beach has numerous peaks that shift regularly with swells and currents. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to paddling out—right-handers, left-handers, or both at once. Just walk a bit and you can discover a brand-new wave.
Panorama
Located at the entrance of Taghazout village, just 10 minutes by car from the surf camp, Panorama offers a long right-hand wave accessible at any tide, depending on swell size. The wave is stronger at low tide and softer at high tide. Like almost all spots along the Taghazout coast, you can access it via the beach or the rocks if you’re feeling adventurous. The best swell direction for this spot is North to Northwest, and it’s sheltered from North to Northeast winds.
Camel beach
Camel Beach offers quality waves, even for beginners. You’ll have a view of the beach’s pointbreak—Camel Point—which is impressive as it breaks along a large rocky outcrop. Near the beach, a beautiful right awaits you, and other peaks can be found along the shore. The wave works best at high tide but is surfable at any tide when conditions are good. For optimal conditions, a North to Northwest swell is preferred, and the spot is sheltered from northern winds.
Desert beach
Just 15 minutes by car from Azul Guesthouse, Desert Beach is waiting for you. As its name suggests, it’s secluded and stretches over several hundred meters. Right next to the beach is Desert Point, a long right-hander that breaks along the cliff, suited for more advanced surfers. Back at the beach, you’ll find several peaks, especially on the right side. The waves break on sandy bottoms with little current. There’s something for everyone with both lefts and rights available.
Imsouane
In Imsouane, a fishing village, you’ll find the longest right-hand wave in Morocco. There are several spots in Imsouane, with varying accessibility. But the most famous—and most written about—is The Bay. Considered the longest right in the Northern Hemisphere, it can run for up to 800 meters, from the harbor jetty all the way to the beach. You just walk back to the peak after each ride. The wave starts over a rocky bottom but quickly transitions to beachbreak. It’s not very hollow, making it perfect for longboarding and all surfing levels.
