Surfing in Morocco

Surfing in Morocco forms a part of the country's tourism sector.

In the 1960s, European and American expatriates began surfing in Taghazout Bay.

In the decades since, a surf industry has arisen in coastal areas of Morocco such as Agadir and Essaouira.

[1] The Moroccan government invested in seaside tourism infrastructure in Taghazhout Bay surf village as part of the 2001 Azur Plan, with the aim of creating 20,000 jobs for local people.

[2] Winter is generally the high season for surf tourism in Morocco.