Tamraght Surf Camps: 6 Fine Options for 2027
Tamraght is the small village to the south of uber-famous Taghazout.
In the last few years, it’s emerged as the hub for surf camps and learner surfers in this part of Morocco, mainly thanks to its line of beginner-friendly beach breaks and all-round good vibes.
Lots of people get set on going to Taghazout just because it’s the name they know. We’re here to say that sort of thinking can be a bit of a mistake.
Tamraght can often be the better choice. It’s home to stacks of fantastic surf lodges and surf schools, is closer to the airport, and isn’t quite so cramped as Taghazout proper. Plus, Tag itself is only 12 minutes’ drive up the road to the north, so you’ll be able to explore it anyhow and surf the waves there.
There are downsides, of course. Tamraght isn’t directly on the coast – the shoreline here is dominated by a few big hotels. You can walk through them to stroll to the surf but it’s about 20 minutes.
Balancing that out is the fact that Tamraght is perched on a high hillside up above the beaches, which means loads of the surf hotels offer sweeping views of the Atlantic and the desert mountains behind.
We think it’s definitely a place worth considering if you fit into any of the following categories: Total beginner, budget traveler, casual intermediate looking for somewhere chill and cheap.
How we choose / affiliate note: The surf camps below were selected using our Surf Atlas methodology, which combines review-led research across major booking/review platforms with a couple of editorial wildcard picks. Some links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you — but paid placements are separate from our editorial selections and always clearly labelled.
We might use affiliate links in this post. Basically, you click em’ and we get a little something from your booking or purchase. They help us keep offering more and more in-depth surf guides to awesome places all around the globe. So, thanks for that!
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Quick-book the best Tamraght surf camp…
- The Surf Hotel Morocco – Great yoga-surf combos
- Sunshine Surf Morocco – One of the consistently best-rated camps in town for over 10 years
- Manapany Surf Camp – For nature and relaxation
- Cactus Surf and Skate House – A social camp that’s great for younger backpackers and meeting people
- Salt House Morocco – Two surfs per day from a really cool camp, run by locals
- Gota Dagua – Great for learners
>>For more inspo be sure to read our guide to the very best surf camps in Morocco
The Surf Hotel Morocco
The Surf Hotel Morocco has packages to suit pretty much every sort surfer, from those who want to push themselves on the harder breaks of the region with just a guide to complete beginners whe value more yoga practice than hardcore surf technique stuff.
On the non-guided trips, you’re typically looking at around 2 hours of surfing each day with the in-house instructors. Guided trips are more about free surfing and better for more advanced surfers.
There’s also daily yoga, usually in the evening.
And you get to stay and the verrry nice Surf Hotel itself. It’s a sleek high-rise building perched on the hills of Tamraght that’s got a good array of contemporary doubles but also a cozy dormitory (for those looking to save $$).
Stylish lounge spaces give way to a rooftop with spectacular views there – they are eye-wateringly gorgeous when the sunset swings by each evening, and you can see all the way across the rooftops to the ocean below.
Oh yep, and all food is included in the price to boot. It’s all cooked under the guiding hand of Chef Abderahim, featuring local favorites cooked with real, local ingredients.
Check prices and availability at The Surf Hotel Morocco
Sunshine Surf Morocco
12 years of running surf camps in Taghazout, 280 Google Reviews with an overall score of 4.9 out of 5, and TripAdvisor ratings that will blow your socks off – these are just some of the reasons that Sunshine Surf Morocco is likely to draw the eye when you come to book.
Well, folks, let it draw that eye!
These guys have honed their offering of packages season after season to come up with one of the best array of multi-level surf courses in Tamraght – probably the whole country.
They have a surf lesson package for complete beginners that includes 2x hours of surfing everyday on some of the easier beaches of Taghazout Bay, but also a fully guided surf safari for the more advanced people out there who want to hit Anchor Point and the more secret spots that pepper this part of the coast.
That means it’s perfect for bigger groups who might have mixed abilities, but also an amazing option if, like so many these days, you’re coming to Tamraght to learn.
The accommodation? It’s a doozy to be quite frank. These guys have a splash pool tucked into their sun-magnet of a courtyard, and one of those quintessentially Moroccan rooftop chillout zones with panoramic views you will ADORE waking up to in the morning.
Add to that a sauna and ice bath combo – cracking for post-surf reups – and an interior dining space where people gather to hang and eat the homecooked tagines together and yea, you start to get a picture of why this one’s been consistently ranked among the best in town for over a decade.
I would not hesitate to book.
Manapany Surf Camp
If you’re looking for a low-key, small-scale surf camp where you can really chill out then Manapany has you covered.
Really, it’s down to two thing: The location, and the size of it.
First off, this one sits right on the edge of Tamraght. From the suites and the balconies, you can see the argan-tree-covered hills of the dusty mountains rising in peaks and troughs. It’s not like those small, tight-knit coast cottages wedged into the streets. There’s a real feeling of the big outdoors here.
Second, there aren’t all that many rooms. You certainly won’t rock up to find 100 other surf travelers crammed onto the rooftop. It’s much more intimate than that, which is why it tends to shine for those who like more quietude, relaxation, and privacy.
They do run a surf camp, so you can book this accommodation only and then enquire about joining surf lessons later on.
Cactus Surf & Skate
If atmosphere is your thing, then Cactus Surf and Skate House is probably going to be a fine pick. It’s one of the top-ranked hostel stays in the whole of Tamraght with a specific surf program, and they’ve really made their name by offering a calendar of events, which range from rooftop parties to movie showings to communal barbeques.
Basically, the MO is make it easy for guests to make friends and have a good time. Simple, but then it’s often surprising how many hostels get that wrong. This one does not get it wrong.
Alongside regular surf trips, which you can just add on at reception or by contacting before you arrive, there’s sandboarding, sunset hangs on the dunes, and potential add-on trips to places like Paradise Valley for mixing in some hiking and swimming with the surf.
On top of all that, Cactus tends to be a wallet-friendly choice. You book the bed/room only (and there is a mix of dorms and privates on offer) and then just pay as you go for the other activities.
Salt House Morocco
A 100%-Moroccan-owned surf camp that’s been doing its thing for nearly a decade now, Salt House Morocco offers some super-well-rated all-inclusive camps for under the $500 mark. Like what you hear? Thought you might.
The location is banging – the lodge is perched atop a hill on the outer edge of Tamraght town. That means views across the rooftops to the beaches one way, and views towards the rugged mountains the other. Needless to say, sunset shows are pretty dang lovely from the rooftop there.
All coaching is ISA-certified and stays strictly to a 6-to-1 pupil to teacher ratio, which is key if you’re super keen on actually improving, and actually getting the basics right.
You’ll often surf twice a day here: Once in the morning, the other in the evening, which helps to avoid peak crowds and all those other surf campers in Tamraght (and there can be quite a lot!).
Food is all included. It’s a veggie-friendly dinner, served as a group all together, and a healthy breakfast that they’ve tailored to be surf-friendly.
Oh, and don’t be surprised if you find you get roped into something like a karaoke night. That happens at Salt House Morocco too.
Gota Dagua
Gota Dagua might be a chain – these guys have outlets in Sri Lanka and Portugal, too – but it’s still got the relaxed feel of a low-key sorta place, only with the added bonus of the well-honed teaching that comes with knowing how to surf guide.
They divide all guests into one of four categories, going from complete beginner to free surfer, and then tailor the package to that.
Towards the learner end of the spectrum, you can look forward to really hands on stuff, yet still enough freedom to practice and try out the feedback in the water – and these guys specifically choose the nicer, accessible beach breaks around Tamraght for these sorts of sessions.
Everything is super flexible, too. Even if you can’t commit to a whole week, just add on whatever surf lessons you want to do, any extras, and they’ll make it work with your dates.
Talking of extras, there’s lots here. They run regular guided tours to Paradise Valley and nearby souks for shopping, and even do add-on transfers to and from Agadir Airport if needed.
Check prices and availability at Gota Dagua
A note on our methodology
Short answer: Because we think they’re brilliant.
Longer answer: we’ve spent over a decade writing about surf travel, and along the way we’ve developed a pretty solid eye for what separates a great surf camp from a forgettable one. Our picks combine strong reviews across the major booking platforms with our own editorial judgement about what actually makes a camp worth travelling to — the crème de la crème, if you will.
Our knowledge of these destinations comes from a combination of time on the ground and deep research – swell data, local knowledge, reader feedback, and years of tracking what makes a surf trip actually work. When we say a camp is good, that’s what’s behind it.
Worth knowing: our recommendations are currently weighted towards camps we can link to commercially — but affiliate status isn’t a condition of inclusion. If we think a camp belongs in this guide, it’s in. We’re always looking to broaden our selection, and where we don’t already have an affiliate relationship with a camp we rate, we’ll often reach out to try to establish one. If they say no, they stay in the guide regardless.
A heads up: some links are affiliate links — if you book through one, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s how we keep the lights on and the guides free.
We might use affiliate links in this post. Basically, you click em’ and we get a little something from your booking or purchase. They help us keep offering more and more in-depth surf guides to awesome places all around the globe. So, thanks for that!
