6 Top Taghazout Surf Camps for 2026/27
Taghazout surf camps now come in all shapes and sizes. They have access to perhaps the best variation of breaks in the whole of Morocco and are great places to learn, so long as you get the right season (that’s winter, between Nov-March!)
Picking the cream of the crop from the nigh-on ridiculous array of Taghazout surf camps that exist today can be a tricky business.
This is the bona fide capital of surf camping in the whole of Morocco, and by far the most famous surf town in Morocco, after all.
Sometime around 2000, the mass surf market realized that little Taghazout, then just a pint-sized fishing village, sat on a gold-mine of multi-level breaks. Breakneck development set in; some good, some bad. Before long, the place was brimming with surf lodges. Again: Some good, some bad.
This guide to the best Taghazout camps is all about showcasing the ones that we think might just be worth your time – and money.
As ever, it’s a combo of our own in-depth knowledge of the region, plus research into what’s hot and what’s not across major booking platforms right now.
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.
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>>This is just one part of our complete overall guide to surfing in Morocco and our lowdown of surf camps around the world
Quick-click links to our top surf camps in Taghazout
- Dfrost Almugar Taghazout Villa – Consistently ranked among the top surf camps in Taghazout (and it stays here for 2026/27 after being top in 2025!)
- Surf Coast Morocco – Very cool location (right above the main beach) for a small-scale, social camp
- Tafokt Surf House – A newcomer that’s scored some seriously awesome reviews for homey surf camping in less than a year.
- Welle Surf House – A bargain surf hostel with great views and great people
- Kekai Surf House – Another cheap but super-good-quality hostel come surf camp
- Sea and Sunset Boutique Villa – Romantic, quiet, and away from it all. The left of field option here.
>>Want something a more budget-friendly? Check out our guide to the best surf hostels in Taghazout
Dfrost Almugar Taghazout Villa – Surf & Yoga
The Dfrost Almugar Taghazout Villa has managed to do what so many places in Taghazout have tried and failed to in the past. They’ve brought a touch of real luxury to this ramshackle – loveably ramshackle, mind you – surf town between the desert and the Atlantic.
Let’s just take a moment to appreciate the place…
There’s a patio of rough sea stones that gives way to a pool overlooking the sloshing waves, which are literally steps away. Sunbeds line up between gnarled cacti gardens to create the perfect chillax space for post- or pre-surf lazing. Interiors are bright, airy, minimalist, but also have a whiff of old Berber styles in their delicately stuccoed walls.
It really is a stunning lodge. And that’s before we even mention the rooftop Jacuzzi that the villa rooms can make use of, or the bustling bar that’s now one of the hottest places for apres surf in Taghazout.
These guys run an action-packed itinerary that goes something like this on the main weekdays of your stay: 7.30am flow yoga to wake up and stretch out, a healthy breakfast, around six hours of surf guiding which includes 2-hour long lessons with in-house instructors, chillout time by the pool, then evening yoga, dinner and drinks.
You can pick from a range of rooms since the villa here merged with a boutique hotel/”posh”-tel back in 2021 to offer very nice dorm options, private doubles, and stunning sea-view suites – it all depends on what the budget allows.
Also, here’s a kicker for folks who like a sundowner: This is one of the few spots in Taghazout you can actually sit in with a draft beer.
Check prices and availability at Dfrost Almugar Taghazout Villa – Surf & Yoga
Surf Coast Morocco
Yet another surf camp that’s managed to score prime location, Surf Coast Morocco rises right where the waves roll in. Seriously – from the patio, which is where you’ll do your morning yoga and sip those mint teas later in the afternoon, you can gaze out at the right handers curling into Taghazout’s main beach right below.
Inside is done out in what can only be described as traditional Berber-Ocean chic; a sort of comfy, modern take on the old-school looks of the Moroccan coast region. That means lovely tile work in the bathrooms, lots of wicker and rattan, real wood, and whitewashed stone.
In a six-day package at Surf Coast Morocco, you’ll surf four times with help from a guide, and everything is taken care of in those sessions – they’ll cater it to your level, and gear like boards and wetsuit are included.
The yoga offering here is also great. You actually do more yoga than surfing, with five designated lessons on the menu over the course of six days. That, plus some fun addons, like sandboarding and visits to a local souk.
Tafokt Surf House
If being in the heart of Taghazout village matters to you, and I can see why it might, then Tafokt Surf House has you covered. This one is tucked into the side streets well behind the main beach, though still within walking distance, with tagine houses, and shaded alleyways either side of it.
It’s a bit of a newcomer to the scene. Vids on their Insta show them renovating the property only last year. But it’s garnered some pretty glowing praise in that time, and now scores an impressive 9.6 out 10 on Booking.com, after not one, not two, but a mega 170+ reviews. (That’s at the time of writing).
People talk of two standout selling points.
Firstly, there’s a rooftop terrace here that will blow your mind with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the town before it.
Second, the host. They are hands-on, super welcoming, and just stitch everything together so well, from the traditional Moroccan breakfasts to the evening hangs together on said terrace.
This is an accommodation-only booking, but they run surf lessons every day so just ask when you check in and they’ll sort you out right away.
Welle Surf House
Welle Surf House / HostelWorldBudget-conscious travelers looking to surf and meet likeminded surf travelers are likely to love the Welle Surf House. It’s ranked – not just by us, mind you – among the finest surf hostels in all of Morocco, and for rather good reasons.
Just check the view from the rooftop terrace. You can see all the way down to neighboring Tamraght from there, or look straight west to see the rights peeling into Taghazout Bay. It’s a perfect sunset location, and where you’ll be meeting after long days in the water to dine on local Moroccan cooking and mint tea.
They offer a range of double, dorm, and female-only rooms to suit all budgets and traveler types, all of which are done out in a nice, simple, seaside-Berber style.
The people who run it also do daily surf sessions. You just book your accommodation and then feel free to join however many outings you want during your stay. They’re run by local instructors and equipment is included.
And that’s not the only thing on offer as an extra – you can also do sandboarding outings and trips to the Secret Valley, which shouldn’t break the bank since this is very much an affordable, high-value offering.
Kekai Surf House
Kekai Surf House / HostelWorldAnother hostel-surf camp mash up, Kekai Surf House offers private rooms for as little as $25 per person, per night, and dorms for even less than that.
It’s ridiculous value when you factor in that they are among the top-rated surf accommodations in town today, scoring highly across the board for their relaxed yet stylish lodge, and welcoming vibe.
The piece de resistance is surely the rich wooden yoga deck. It feels like it’s lofted above just about everything else in the whole of Taghazout. That means views. And, crucially, it means a stunning backdrop to your morning yoga sessions.
They have a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of chill out spaces, plus – a great selling point for digital nomads or remote workers, or whatever they’re calling themselves these days – a super-fast fiber optic connection.
They offer regular surf lessons and surf guiding (for more advanced surfers who just want to be shown where to go, where to paddle out, etc).
Sea and Sunset Boutique Villa
I wanted to finish up this selection with something a bit different; something a bit more relaxing; one of the couples and the country bumpkins out there.
Cue Sea and Sunset Boutique Villa. Okay, so it’s not in Taghazout’s downtown, but rather on the dusty ridges above town. But, and bear with me here, that’s the real selling point.
It transforms the usual backpacker-y feel of a Taghazout trip into something noticeably more boutique.
You’ll head down to the beaches in town, or around Anchor Point, or Tamraght to surf each day, and then retreat back up to this oasis on the hill.
And it really is an oasis. No loud motorbikes here, just the sound of the wind in the argan trees. No brash apres surf crowds, just the colors of the sunset going brown and ochre on the walls of the traditional Berber house.
Expect ultra-stylish rooms, lovely Moroccan tile work throughout, and even a little garden pool for post-surf chilling.
It’s a great choice for couples and people who want something unique away from the crowds.
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The best time to do a surf camp in Taghazout is the winter, between November and March.
Sadly, Morocco isn’t a great surf destination in the summer months because strong onshore and cross shore winds mess up the groundswells. It’s unrideable at time, though can be okay for total beginners. Still, we’d recommend picking somewhere like the Algarve or France if you want a summer surf camp and don’t want to stray too far from Europe.
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