Big Friday Morocco

Spring Dates: 16th to 23rd March 2009
Autumn Dates: To be confirmed

Join us for our week long Spring and Autumn surf adventures to Morocco! We'll be checking the waves from the terrace of our beachfront Villa in Taghazoute and taking you to the best breaks every day to suit the conditions and your ability.

Surfing
Taghazoute boasts the epic Anchor Point and is bang in the middle of the action, so whether we head to a nearby village or make a short drive north or south we will always find the best waves of the day. Mellow beach breaks… heavy hollow reef breaks… rolling point breaks… you choose ..

Rob Barber, Coach to the English Surf team, will be on hand all week to provide tuition tailored to your ability.

Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn to surf, an intermediate wanting to make some real progression, or you are just looking to enjoy some waves in the sun with some good tips & encouragement then this is a great opportunity to benefit from his 1 to 1 teaching.

This trip is ideal for beginners and intermediate or experienced surfers. With multiple vehicles we are able to split the group when neccessary to make sure that everyone surfs the right waves for them! Boards and wetsuits are available for hire if you don't have your own.


Beachside Villa
Accommodation in the Villa is in double, twin and dorm rooms (4 persons max).

The Villa is spacious with extensive balcony areas overlooking the ocean. There is a large comfy lounge area with DVD player, a bar under the stars and ping-pong!

The village of Taghazoute is a 2 minute walk from the villa and Agadir a short taxi ride away!

Our Morocco Surf trip for £399 includes:

- 7 nights accommodation in the beachfront villa

- Full breakfast and lunch every day

- Delicious gourmet home cooked dinner using local produce with wine every night (except when we give the chefs a well deserved night off mid week!)

- Airport transfers (free from Agadir or can be arranged from Marrakech)

- Beach transfers and surf guiding everyday to find waves to suit your ability (from sunrise to sunset there is no limit on trips - multiple vehicles means that we can split the group up if neccessary to accommodate beginners and the more experienced)

- Tuition tailored to your ability from Rob Barber, Head coach at the English Surfing Federation

- Good Times!

With a great place to stay, brekkies, lunch and evening meals all included, all you need to think about is your waves, chilling out and soaking up some Moroccan beach life..

To make a booking or ask us a question email Laura laura@bigfriday.com or call 020 8960 2471

Click on the link below to check out photos from our previous trips to Morocco:
Big Friday Maroc November 2007
Big Friday Maroc April 2008
Big Friday Maroc November 2008

More Useful Information:

Flights, visas and airport transfers:
We do not book your flights but we will recommend specific flights to Agadir or Marrakech airports for you to purchase. The free airport transfer we provide is to/from Agadir but we also offer a low cost transfer from Marrakech so that you can take advantage of cheaper fares. If you have any questions about these transfers or coming to the villa via another route just drop us a line. You can fly to Morocco from London, Manchester and Birmingham.

Visas are not required for British and European passport holders for stays up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for three months from the date of entry into Morocco. South African passport holders need to obtain a visa from the nearest Moroccan embassy.

We are happy to recommend some great Riads in marrakech if you wish to stay there for additional days, it is also possible to extend your stay in Taghazoute .. please ask when you book.

Communications:
Nearly all European networks work in Morocco. Contact your network for call charges. Coverage is good. There are also an abundance of public phones, coin and cards, in Taghazout. International call charges are relatively cheap.

There is wifi in the villa and an Internet café with a good connection in Tagahzoute,a few minutes walk from the Villa.

Currency:
The Moroccan currency is the Dirham. Dirhams can only be obtained within Morocco. There are exchange facilities in the airport as well as ATMs. There are also a number of ATMs in Agadir and one in Bananna Village (5 minutes drive). There are no ATM’s in Taghazout.
Please note: traveller’s cheques cannot be exchanged at the airport or in Taghazout and only in a few places in Agadir.

Apres Surf:
You cannot buy alcohol in the village however it is ok to drink in the privacy of the villa. Wine is provided with dinner and the villa boasts a bountiful honesty fridge on which you can run your own beer tab. Remember to pick up some duty free!

Clothing:
Morocco is regarded as one of the most tolerant of all Muslim countries and women don’t get hassled too much particularly in tourist cities like Agadir or relaxed villages like Taghazout. Swimming costumes and bikinis are normal on the beach but it is advisable to cover up arms and legs when walking around the village and town.

Shorts and tees and flip flops are the norm. Trousers and jumpers are sometimes needed particularly in the evenings which can be chilly.

A 3/2mm full wetsuit is recommended

Non Surfers
If you have a non-surfing partner or friend - no problem! We can organise day trips to Essouira, yoga, trips to the souk, quad biking, horse riding, and of course there is the beach and the villa is a great place to relax and sunbathe!

Surf Board & Wetsuit Hire:
A variety of boards are available for hire at a cost of £60 for the week.

Short boards:
6’2” x 18.65 x 2.25 Semmete
6’2” x 18.5 x 2.25 JP
6’3” x 18.5 x 2.25 Webber
6’3” x 18.75 x 2.25 JP
6’4” x 18.65 x 2.35 JP
6’6” x 19 x 2.75 T&C

Composite Boards:
Foam boards 7 – 9 ft
Bic's 7 – 9 ft
NSP 7’6”

If you are a beginner Rob will select a suitable board for you to learn on.

Wetsuits are available in most sizes

If there are any questions we have not answered just drop us a line!

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