Moroccan Surf Adventures in Tamraght, Morocco. Weeklong lodging, food and instruction packages start at $708 and include transfers from the Agadir airport, ...

Morocco’s surf tourism boom has the power to shape the country for the better—now, it’s up to visitors to get on board with what locals want that to look like.

Meanwhile, in the past decade, a Moroccan surf scene has blossomed, supported by French surf associations that have spread the word of the wave to North Africa. Advertisement.

For surfers, Moroccan beaches about 100 miles southwest of Marrakech provide long, smooth breaks -- and few crowds. Access Trips, based in Oakland, mines these lesser known locations along the ...

“In Morocco, there are lots of women who wear hijabs that want to try surfing,” explains Maryam. “I wanted to create a design that shows that all women can surf, no matter who they are.” ...

Why I went: Heard Morocco has world-renowned surf. I was in Spain and Portugal and decided to see for myself. I stayed six weeks and surfed near Taghazout five of them. Don’t miss: Chefchaouen ...

Surf tourism is picking up in the Berber fishing village of Taghazout, led by tour operators like Moroccan Surf Adventures, who offer "surf safaris" that head all the way to the Sahara.

As the week draws on, my surfing ability graduates from clumsy toddler to passable beginner under the guidance of Youness Ahrbi, an affable, and very patient, former Moroccan surfing champion. I ...