Surf s Up Morocco: Making Waves in Africa

The legendary surf spots of Tahiti, Hawaii and Fiji areHash Point - another right hand point with easy entry
known for firing up the imagination of salty surf dogsfrom a small sandy beach, Anchor point - a favourite
around the world, but few amateur surfers will everwith the locals meaning it can get crowded, and is
get to sample their waves. These places really onlytherefore best suited to intermediate or expert surfers
belong in surf magazine and videos and are theonly and Killer Point - named after the fact that
territory of pro surfers on big sponsor budgets, and notoccasionally killer whales can be seen there, and is
the sort of place the average weekend surfer fromrenowned for being one of the best waves in the
the UK could afford.area. It requires a 20 minute paddle out to reach the
However, there is a land that offers inexpensive living,break, so you'll need to be fit to make it, but once you
uncrowned beaches and breaks, consistent surf not todo, you'll be able to enjoy a very long right hander, with
mention great food and friendly locals, and all only awaves up to 12 feet in height.
short flight from the UK. It's name? Morocco.Accommodation in Morocco is available in the form of
Sat on the very north of the mighty African continent,small hotels, holiday villas or dorm-style hostels, which
yet just a short boat ride from the British Territory ofcan be found all long the coastline. Many are specially
Gibraltar, Morocco has some 3500km of coastline withgeared towards surfers, offering secure board
offer surfers a huge choice of breaks. American andstorage, wet suit hire and chill out zones.
Australian surfers were responsible for bringing theWestern surfers should keep an eye on their bags, as
sport to Moroccan shores in the 1970s, but it is nowsome of the locals will be only too happy to offer their
largely Europeans looking to escape the cold winter'baggage carrying' services, in return for a few dollars,
climates and the growing leagues of local Moroccans,especially in busy places like airports and train stations.
who dominate the waves.However, the locals are generally warm, friendly and
There are hundreds of secret spots all down thewelcoming.
coast, but some of the better known areas includeWith little in the way of localism to worry about, more
Banana beach - ideal for beginners; Panaromas - aand more European surfers are heading to Morocco
right hand point break, but with a strong rip current;to taste African waters for themselves.