Surfing
Schools for beginners.
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A small Amazigh fishing village on the Atlantic coast nineteen kilometres north of Agadir that has become one of the best-known surf destinations in Morocco and Africa, as Atlantic swells break reliably on its beaches and rocky points most of the year, especially in autumn and winter. The village's white and blue houses step down to the shore, blue fishing boats line its beach, and its people live from fishing, argan oil and tourism. Its lanes are full of surfboard shops, surf schools, cafés and colourful murals. Visitors come to learn to surf at its schools, for yoga, to sit in sea-view cafés watching the sunset and to eat grilled fish from the day's catch. Modern resorts and golf courses line the coast nearby. Wandering the village and beach is free; surf lessons and board rental are priced by the schools. The waves are powerful and some spots are reserved for surfers, so swim only in calm areas.
Schools for beginners.
A real fishing village.
Over the Atlantic.
Atlantic coast, about 19 km north of Agadir
Yes, many schools teach beginners on nearby gentle beaches, while the famous rocky point breaks are for experienced surfers.