Surf and Pilates Morocco!

DATES: 19 - 26 November 2007 or 7 - 14 April 2008

We've teamed up with the Errant surf camp in Morocco to offer a special girls only Surf and Pilates week!

We will take you away from the cool waters of Northern Europe to soak up the Moroccan sun, hone your surfing confidence and skills (all levels catered for), relax and make friends with other like minded girls on the trip! You will also have the chance to try out or improve your Pilates with Amy Swanson, a teacher with Body Control Pilates in London and herself a keen surfer.

We will take you to some of the fun beach breaks the area has to offer, similar to those we find in the UK but with a balmy water temperature of 18c. If you are looking to progress to bigger or point break waves we will adapt your coaching to suit you.

The quality and the experience of the coaches at athe Errant camp can't be matched, all are British Surfing Associated qualified, insured, experienced lifeguards. The coaching team will include Errant's head female surf coach Zoey Cotton and top female pro-surfer Celine Gerhart.

If you have already come on one of our Surf Diva weekends you will have met our resident Pilates goddess Amy. She will be in Morocco to help you to make the most of your precious time in the water.

In her Body Control Pilates sessions on the roof terrace at the villa you will be developing your mind/body connection, heightening your proprioception and balance. You will use deep core stabilisers, lengthen tight muscles while strengthening others, focus your mind and get your blood pumping. Amy will use exercises specifically chosen to target the muscles and movement patterns you use to surf.

Last but not least we need to tell you about our funky Moroccan Surf camp in the village of Tamraght. It is typically Moroccan with high walls enclosing a range of single, twin and quad rooms all wonderfully decorated. There are two big living spaces for us to congregate in the evenings, three big bathrooms with hot showers and what really makes this place special is the big roof top terrace. We also have exclusive use of a beach shack with a toilet, cold shower and shade from the midday sun!

Half way through the week, we will take a rest day, and head out to the souk's of Morocco for a spot of shopping. You will have the chance to haggle for some unforgettable gifts.

This trip is ideal for beginners and intermediate or experienced female surfers. Come on your own or with your friends!

Our Girls only Surf and Pilates trip to Morocco for £449 includes:

- Return airport transfers from Agadir
- 7 nights accommodation in surf villa
- Big healthy breakfast
- Packed lunch for the beach
- Three course evening meal
- Pilates lessons every day
- Tailored surf coaching
- Flight emissions offset
- Girls surf camp t-shirt

Just book your flight to Agadir or Marrakech and we will see you in Africa!

To make a booking or ask us a question email Laura laura@bigfriday.com or call 01637 872 512

Some other useful information:

Flights & Visas:
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 thee 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.

Boards and Wetsuits

A variety of boards and wetsuits are available for hire at a cost of:
Boards £60 for the week.
Wetsuits £40 for the week

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

Communications:
Nearly all European phone 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 the area. International call charges are relatively cheap.

The villa has a wireless internet connection.

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).
Please note: traveller’s cheques cannot be exchanged at the airport or in Tamraght

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 Tamraght. Swimming costumes and bikinis are normal on the beach but it is advisable to cover up arms and legs when walking around the village.

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

 

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

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