Surf student standing up on a blue board in the whitewater in Taghazout

Surf lessons in Taghazout

2 to 2.5 hours in the water with a local coach. Board and wetsuit included, from your first wave to your first turns.

2–2.5 hour lessons
Board & wetsuit included
Beginner to advanced

Learn to surf with a local

Taghazout has waves for everyone, from soft whitewater for your first try to long point breaks for experienced surfers.

Ismail was born and raised in Taghazout and teaches on the beaches he knows best. Groups stay small, so your coach can watch every wave you catch and tell you what to fix on the next one.

Every session is built around your level and the conditions of the day, whether you are standing up for the first time or working on your turns.

Ismail helping a student find her stance on the board on the beach in Taghazout Surf students stretching in pairs on the sand before a lesson in Taghazout

Why choose our surf school in Taghazout

A small, local surf school built around the ocean we grew up with.

Local, experienced surf instructor

Learn with a local surf instructor in Taghazout who knows the tides, currents, beaches and waves around Taghazout and Agadir.

Lessons for all levels

From complete beginners to intermediate surfers, every lesson is adapted to your ability, confidence and experience.

Small group coaching

Groups stay small, so you get more personal attention, clear feedback and plenty of time in the water.

Quality equipment included

Your lesson includes a surfboard suited to your level and a wetsuit, so you have everything you need.

A surf school you can trust

A local surf experience for travellers who want to learn, improve and enjoy the waves of Morocco.

Easy Online Booking or WhatsApp Contact

Book online with the form below, or contact us on WhatsApp for a fast reply.

Want more adventure? Add a sandboarding trip on the dunes to your surf lesson. See sandboarding

Or take a rest day from the ocean and swim in the rock pools of Paradise Valley. See Paradise Valley

Choose your level

Beginner, intermediate or experienced, the session is built around where you are today and what the ocean is doing.

Beginner

Never surfed, or still riding the whitewater

  • Safety, paddling and the pop-up on the sand
  • Small whitewater waves on a sandy, beginner-friendly beach
  • Your coach beside you in the water, pushing you into waves

From €25

per person in an open group · 2–2.5 hours

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Intermediate

You can stand up and want to ride green waves

  • Timing, paddling and reading the wave
  • Catching unbroken waves and riding along the face
  • Spots like Hash Point when the conditions suit

From €30

private group or one-to-one · 2–2.5 hours

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Advanced

You surf on your own and want the right spot

  • Surf guiding to the spot that works that day
  • Local knowledge of swell, tide and crowds
  • Board and wetsuit rental by day or week

On request

surf guiding · depends on the day

Ask about surf guiding

Surf lesson prices

Prices are per person for a 2 to 2.5 hour lesson. Surfboard and wetsuit included.

Open group lesson

4–5 people max

€25

per person · 2–2.5 hours

Join a small group with other surfers. A fun, easy way to start.

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Private group lesson

Your friends or family only

€30–35

per person · 2–2.5 hours

Just your crew and the coach, at the pace that suits your group.

Book private group

One-to-one coaching

Just you and the coach

€40–45

per person · 2–2.5 hours

All of the coach's attention on you. The fastest way to improve.

Book one-to-one
ExtrasPriceDetails
Surf guidingOn requestDepends on the day
Board & wetsuit rentalOn requestBy day or week
Agadir airport transferOn requestPer vehicle

What actually happens

From the moment we choose the beach to your last wave of the session.

Surf students in wetsuits doing the shaka sign on the beach in Taghazout
01

We pick the beach that morning

Panorama, Banana Beach, Anza Beach or Devil's Rock in Tamraght, depending on the swell, the tide and your level. We choose the conditions that make the most sense for your session.

Ismail showing the pop-up on the sand while students watch during a surf lesson
02

Theory and warm-up on the sand

Basic safety, how to read the water, board handling and the pop-up, before anyone gets in. Nobody goes into the ocean cold.

Ismail in the water behind a student who is riding a wave in Taghazout
03

Into the whitewater, with me beside you

We start with waves you can handle and work on your timing, paddling and pop-up. Many beginners get their first rides in this first session, while catching an unbroken green wave usually takes a bit more practice.

Surf student riding a wave on a white board with other surfers around in Taghazout
04

Improve, ride and have fun

As you progress we work on your technique, your position in the water and choosing the right wave, always at a pace that matches your level.

Taghazout has a wave for every level

The best spot is not always the same one. Swell, tide and your level all matter, so we choose the beach for each session on the day.

Beginner

Panorama

A sandy beach with gentle whitewater, our usual choice for first lessons.

Beginner

Banana Beach

Sheltered and forgiving, a good place to learn when the swell picks up.

Beginner

Anza & Devil's Rock

Beaches in Anza and Tamraght we use when the conditions suit them better.

Intermediate

The Right Spot for the Day

We choose the best surf spot based on your level, the swell, the tide and the conditions.

Experienced

The Right Wave for the Day

We choose the best spot based on your experience, the swell, the tide and the conditions on the day.

Experienced

Surf guiding

Tell us your level and we'll take you to the spot that works best that day. Price on request.

Can a complete beginner really learn to surf in Taghazout?

Yes. Our beginner surf lessons in Taghazout start in small, friendly waves. With clear instruction and a bit of patience, beginners can catch their first waves in their very first session.

Ismail teaches beginners here regularly, and hears the same worries all the time:

  • “I'm not fit enough.”
  • “I'm not a strong swimmer.”
  • “The waves look too big.”
  • “What if I embarrass myself?”

You don't need to be a professional athlete to start surfing. The lesson is adapted to you, and everyone in the water was a beginner once.

The short version

  • Your first goal is feeling comfortable in the water. Many beginners get their first rides in their first lesson.
  • You don't need to be an athlete. We adapt to your fitness, confidence and experience, though basic swimming ability matters for your safety.
  • Beginners surf beginner beaches, like Panorama or Banana Beach. Waves like Anchor Point are not part of beginner lessons.
  • Lessons last 2 to 2.5 hours and start from €25, board and wetsuit included.
  • More sessions mean more progress: paddling, pop-up, balance and choosing waves all improve with water time.

Good to know

I've never surfed before. Can I join?

Yes, beginners are very welcome. Your first lesson starts on the sand with the basics, then you practise in small, safe waves with your coach next to you. Many beginners get their first rides in that first session.

Do you teach intermediate and advanced surfers?

Yes. Intermediate surfers work on paddling, positioning and riding green waves in a private or one-to-one session. Experienced surfers can book surf guiding, where we go to the spot that works best that day.

What is included in the lesson?

Every surf lesson is 2 to 2.5 hours with a local coach, and the surfboard and wetsuit are included.

Do I need to be fit or a strong swimmer?

You don't need to be an athlete. The lesson is adapted to your fitness, your confidence and your surfing experience. Basic swimming ability does matter for your safety in the ocean, so tell Ismail how comfortable you are in the water.

How many people are in a group?

Open group lessons have 4–5 people max. A private group lesson is only your friends or family, and one-to-one coaching is just you and the coach.

Which beach will we surf?

We choose it on the morning of your lesson. Beginners surf sheltered, sandy beaches such as Panorama, Banana Beach, Anza Beach or Devil's Rock in Tamraght when the conditions suit. Famous waves like Anchor Point are for experienced surfers, not beginner lessons.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and some water. We have the board and the wetsuit.

How do I book?

Send a message on WhatsApp to +212 639 983 573 with the lesson you want, your dates and how many people.

Can you pick me up from Agadir airport?

Yes, airport transfers from Agadir are available on request. The price is per vehicle, so ask on WhatsApp.

Book your session

Fill in the details and Ismail will get them by email. No deposit, no account needed.

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Tell Ismail which lesson you want, your dates and how many people. Board and wetsuit are ready for you.

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Ismail in the water doing the shaka sign with both hands after a surf lesson
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