FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ola Surf Maroc is located 15 km north of Agadir. We are located in Tamraght 45 min from Agadir Al Massira International Airport 2-3 hours from most European airports. The closest meeting place for any European surfer.

Agadir is served by direct flights (2-3 hours) from major European airports. Upon arrival, transport will be waiting for you at Agadir airport, it is a 45 minute drive south-east along the coastal road.
You also have the option of taking a taxi from the airport to the surf camp or taking a bus from Agadir to Tamraght, we will pick you up if necessary.
Coming from Marrakech, you have the option of taking a bus to Agadir bus station, we recommend CTM or Supratours.

You can arrive at any time and on any day of the week, just let us know.

It depends on the chosen package.
For example, a visit to the Agadir souk is offered to you, you can bring back souvenirs, after admiring the Moroccan specialties (Moroccan leather goods, argan oil, carpets, blankets, jewelry and clothes, etc.).
There is also the excursion through Paradise Valley, among palm trees and transparent natural pools, in which you can dive. The path through the old valley is easily accessible and will take you to magnificent waterfalls (which can be dry in summer).
But other activities are possible on flat days.
Horseback or camel rides, jet skiing, quad biking are possible nearby and are part of our "extras".
For those who want to relax, there is also yoga, argan oil massages, video projections, ping-pong or board games. You can also enjoy the sunset on the sandy beaches, or relax on the terrace.

Summer clothes, a beach towel, swimsuit or board shorts, sunscreen, a pen (for the form at passport control on arrival/departure), sunglasses, flip-flops, a beach bag, warm clothing for cool nights.
If you come with your equipment, don't forget the fins, screws, and the leash.

Morocco is an Islamic country, but moderate, men and women dress quite normally. You can wear shorts and t-shirts. Swimsuits and bikinis can be worn on the beach, but nudity is not advised.
It can get cold at night, take pants especially in the middle of winter, and make sure to bring warm clothes too.

It depends on the chosen package.
For example, a visit to the Agadir souk is offered to you, you can bring back souvenirs, after admiring the Moroccan specialties (Moroccan leather goods, argan oil, carpets, blankets, jewelry and clothes, etc.).
There is also the excursion through Paradise Valley, among palm trees and transparent natural pools, in which you can dive. The path through the old valley is easily accessible and will take you to magnificent waterfalls (which can be dry in summer).
But other activities are possible on flat days.
Horseback or camel rides, jet skiing, quad biking are possible nearby and are part of our "extras".
For those who want to relax, there is also yoga, argan oil massages, video projections, ping-pong or board games. You can also enjoy the sunset on the sandy beaches, or relax on the terrace.

Summer clothes, beach towel, swimsuit or board shorts, sunscreen, pen (for the form at passport control on arrival/departure), sunglasses, flip-flops, beach bag, warm clothing for cool nights.
If you bring your own equipment, don't forget the fins, screws and leash.

Children of all ages are welcome, however, children remain the responsibility of their parents.

Morocco is a great surfing destination all year round and the weather is fantastic. During the winter months, Morocco is famous for its world class waves. There are a huge variety of surf breaks in the area, from beginner friendly waves with large sandy beaches, to more challenging reefs. The nature of the coastline always offers a fallback spot, and for those looking for something radical, you won’t be disappointed. Morocco is blessed with over 300 days of sunshine a year.
We are open from October to March, as this is the best time to surf.
In the summer, it gets very hot (up to almost 50°). Your choice of wetsuit comes down to personal preference and your tolerance for the temperatures, but generally you will be wearing a 3/2mm full wetsuit, and when it gets too hot you can go in the water at your leisure. The majority of our wetsuits are Ripcurl branded 3/2 full wetsuits.
Visit our weather page for forecasts.

If you are coming for a stay of three months or less, a valid passport is required.
Beyond three months, it is advisable to make an appointment with an employee of the Moroccan immigration service and request an extension that may not exceed three months.
In the event of an illegal situation with regard to the residence permit, a fine, as well as an expulsion measure accompanied by a ban on residence are applied.
Check that the passport has been stamped by the border police authorities (mention of a number during a first visit and entry stamp, under penalty of finding oneself, without knowing it, in an illegal residence (source site www.diplomatie.gouv.fr).

When you arrive and leave, you will have to fill out a form with basic information such as your name, date of birth, occupation and passport number. For your address in Morocco, write:
Ola Surf Maroc
Hay Tissaluine
Tamraght – Aourir
80000 Agadir MOROCCO

The Moroccan currency is the dirham. Exchange rates are approximately 10 Dh = 1 €. Dirhams are not exchangeable outside of Morocco. There is a bureau de change and ATMs at the airport. ATMs are available in Agadir and Aourir, 5 minutes from the surf camp by car.
Be aware that traveler's checks cannot be exchanged at the airport or nearby, some banks take them in Agadir. Other small shops also take them, but you lose out on the much lower conversion. We therefore do not recommend bringing traveler's checks.

Almost all European telephone operators have a partnership with operators in Morocco and offer very good network coverage, even on the beaches. Contact your operator for the conditions of use in Morocco. You can find public telephones (coin and card).
There are also very interesting limited-time offers on site.
Yes, the surf camp provides you with free WIFI access upon request.

The international code for Morocco is +212. If you are calling from outside the country, you must dial your international operator code (+ or 00 for Europe on your mobile), then the country digit (+33 for France). If you see a phone number that is not preceded by +212, you will need to add it. If you are calling locally, no need for +212 and add a 0 before your number.

Since Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol for Muslims, alcohol cannot be sold or served anywhere. Thus, the vast majority of Moroccan restaurants do not have a license to sell alcohol. Alcohol is sold in supermarkets. You can buy it in Agadir. Note that stores selling alcohol close at 8 p.m. Known places to buy alcohol in Agadir are Metro, Uniprix, and Marjane.

The official language of Morocco is Arabic. However, the majority of Moroccans also speak French very well. In Tamraght and in all the small villages around where the population is Berber, the inhabitants speak their dialects as well as Arabic, French or English.
The Ola Surf Maroc coach speaks French, English and German fluently, so it is possible to take surf lessons in these languages.

GMT (Casablanca), 1 hour less than in France.

Tap water is drinkable, however, we do not recommend drinking this water. In addition, at the camp we provide you with bottled water.

We recommend that all our clients take out “Civil Liability” insurance for travel and medical care before coming to join us or see your advisor.

If you don't surf, you can always join us on the beach to enjoy the sun, go for a walk or take part in our yoga workshops, treat yourself to a massage, a hammam, a horse ride on the beach, etc. Various extras à la carte will be offered to you upon your arrival. You can also consult our "Extras" page.

Yes, we have all kinds of boards for rent. We offer all sizes of wetsuits for beginners and children.
The wetsuits are in excellent condition.
We have different types of boards available: softboard, shortboard, fish, funboard and longboard. The available sizes vary from 5’10 to 9’0.