| Surfing the ancient and enigmatic waves of Morocco |
| Monday, 03 September 2012 08:47 |
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Morocco has some of the best surf spots to offer in the world. Taghazout area is especially well known for its perfect right-handers that have been attracting surfers from worldwide since the 60's.The swell season starts in October till April. During summer the most consistent area is between Safi and north Rabat. September and October are normally great all along the coast when the first winter swells arrive and usually no wind. Due to a big range of surf breaks it's a perfect surfing destination for all levels of surfers. Anchor Point Banana Beach Boilers The wave can have tubular sections if it's more than 6 ft and it can reach up to 400m long, but better be fast if you want to connect all the sections there. Get ready to hurry across the reef on your way out before the next set hits. After all said, it's well worth it and one of the most exciting waves in Taghazout area.. Desert Point Devil's Rock It's a perfect break for all levels, and one of the favorites for surf teaching, since it offers a big diversity of waves from rights on low tide, left and right on high tide. It holds up perfectly till 1,5m. This wave is a beach break, but under the sand, there are rocks occasionally according to the swell season. Dracula's With a northerly big swell, Dracula's can be one of the most perfect point breaks in Taghazout area and the entire Moroccan coastline with long rides and several barrel sections. Definitely "a must" for experienced or kamikaze surfers. You'll understand why it is called Boilers' evil twin. Hash Point What was once a perfect point break, now its bottom got covered with sand and became a fast right-hander working well with a medium to large swell when the sand lines up well off the rocks. Though it's still fun and easy for beginners which makes it a favorite spot for schools to hit the lineup. The fact is that because it is in the center of Taghazout means that it is so easy to reach and that you will always find yourself having a relaxed session on it. Killers Point When the swell picks up, vertical walls provide barrels and very hollow sections. It can be a long paddle if the tide is not low enough to walk along the cliff to get to the first sections. La Source Its name comes from fresh water springs bubbling up from onshore rock formations. This point is right in front of Surf'inn La Source. Put up your wetsuit and paddle to the line up right from the backyard. Mysteries Mysteries can get hollow and fast though as well, suitable for intermediates and advanced surfers. One of the most fun and rippable waves in the area. Panoramas There's always a good atmosphere on this beach as well because a lot of people chose this place to soak up some sun and surf the Moroccan waves in a friendly atmosphere. Tamri If the sand banks are good, Tamri can be a pretty good beach break as well. But most of all, it works on different tides, depending on the sand banks and on the swell. Very reliable and appropriate to all levels. Besides all that, it's truly wonderful spot, a estuary home to camels and flamingos. The Kms Km 12 is a reef break that breaks as an A-frame with a perfect left and right. It has an entire reef bottom, but deep enough and slow waves to be a good spot for intermediate surfers. Km 12 can hold a decent size swell and is more consistent than km 11. It's a good spot for starting to work on your first cutties on the left. The right hander really has more wall and is not as easy as the left. Surf'inn Surf Camps can guide you through the best surf spots in Morocco. |
| Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 September 2012 09:36 |












